Columbia View Podcast

Throughout the existence of time, God has countlessly given and upheld his promises to his most favored creation: humanity. And yet the greatest promise of all is the promise of true love. As we wrap up Advent season and prepare for Christmas next week, remember what it took to give us this promise through Jesus Christ.

The most famous of rescues, the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt, dates back to the 1400s bc which is way before our civilization ever was thought of. However, there is still a significance of this rescue from captivity and we have our rescue through the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We were destined for eternal death, but by this perfect sacrifice, we have joy in the rescue of our souls. Jo...

Life brings us so many circumstances the interrupts our peace, ranging from loss of a loved one, broken relationships, anxiety, and many others. But since the beginning of time, God has promised us peace if we reside in him. In this season, we remember His sacrifice of sending His son to be with us, to be us, and to love us physically. Join us as pastor David shares this promise of peace God gave...

Throughout the history of God's interaction with us, we see multiple covenants he has made with us, but because of our temptation of sin those previous covenants have failed. In this Christmas season, we are reminded of the new covenant made with us through Jesus Christ. Join with us as pastor David starts this new series of the beauty of our story with God.

Unfortunately, we all fall short of the glory of God. However we have been given a gift of redemption through faith in Christ. Paul speaks on this in Timothy going as far as calling himself "the worst sinner of all". As we continue this series on gratitude, think on the promise of new life God has given you and how we can share this good news with each other.

What if the weakness of your earthy body and capacity is the very means by which God wants to shine his light and strength through you? Join us today as we learn how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude through our teaching text today.

Join us as we dive into a 3 part mini series leading up to thanksgiving on gratitude, starting with the last supper.

Love Inc exists to help churches help people. Listen into this conversation between Pastor David and Latoya, who is the vision carrier for Love Inc, bringing a new chapter here to East Multnomah County! We are so excited for this conversation of how God is stirring through this innovative and proven model of community engagement. More info at https://loveincportlandemc.org

Joy in hardship... really? Join us as we dive into James 1:1-5 about what hope God offers those of us navigating hardships in life.

Many of are going through, or have gone through, a storm in our life. This storm can come in many forms such as death, sickness, addiction, or financial difficulties. But where are we looking and what do we lean on when facing these predicaments? In Mark, the disciples look to Jesus to calm the physical storm that was rocking the boat. Join us as Pastor David continues this series: Hope Happens He...

If you are familiar with the new testament then you are aware of the great commision Jesus tells the disciples, but also points to new believers as well. But how can we all share the gospel. DO we need to send people just to send or rely on those that are called by God? Join with us as Pastor David interviews missionary Randal Cheney

Sometimes it can feel uncomfortable to ask God for blessings because of how people have misused the scripture in the past for their own gain. But even Jesus stated that if we simply ask and believe, then God can bless you. What are you needing? Is your relationship with God grounded with deep roots? Join us as Ken shares the Word today.

"But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand" Matt 7:26. In these times of uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and sight of the future when the foundation of your life is not on solid principles. Many times throughout the bible God is said to be "the rock on which we stand", which means we are centering our whole...

What hope does the biblical story provide for us today living in the modern world? And what does light have to do with that hope? Find out today as we launch into a new fall series Hope Happens Here.

Are you fighting the right battle with the right tools? Join us today as we wrap up our final teaching through the book of Ephesians!

How does Paul's words to the historic church of Ephesus inspire and instruct us in terms of family and home life in the modern world? Join us today as we dive into the complexities and compelling vision that God has for homes today.

Join us as we dive into Ephesians chapter 3 to learn about how prayer empowers God's diverse followers to make His gospel known.

Join us as we learn from Paul about 3 metaphors of belonging that he lays out in Ephesians chapter 2.

How does a relationship with God though Jesus impact the purpose and work of my life? We welcome you to dive into part 3 of our series through the book of Ephesians to discover how being reconciled to God impacts our purpose and our work.

Prayer is such an important part of our walk with God. It is not only a privilege to talk to him directly anywhere we are, but to talk to him without needing formality. In Ephesians, Paul shares with us the 3 components to pray with: gratitude, wisdom, and hope. Join us as pastor David continues the story with have with God this week.

Join us for this special episode as Mark and Serena Dunbar, Missionaries serving with World Gospel Mission in MX, share from 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 on how God is using kingdom businesses and theological education to advance the gospel.

What a joy to have James, director of mobilization for global partners, bring this encouraging and inspiring Word today!

Most of us have baggage from our lineage, whether that is abuse, addiction, and/or neglect. These pains can hinder our relationship with Christ because we either hurt too much or are not convinced of the healing he brings. In this next part, we learn about people in the bible, their challenges dealing with lineage, and overcoming through faith in God.