Intersections Podcast

It's true that Christianity is narrow, but what religion isn’t? Narrow is the very definition of every truth claim, for if something is true there are other claims that can’t be. Christianity is narrow, but by no means is it too narrow. Why is that? Come and explore with us.

Romans 8:18 says, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” In this passage, the Apostle Paul suggests that something good always comes from something bad. Indeed, a few verses later he affirms that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Scripture proposes that, despite the painful circumstances in which we o...

We are all complex creatures in a complex world, wrestling with the same fundamental questions. In the end, each of us must choose to take this data, sift through it, and make an informed decision. Is there a God, or isn't there?

We all wonder why we are one of 8,063,384,000 people roaming this big, blue planet. Why are we here? Is there a purpose for our existence? This is one of the big questions most of us wrestle with, even at a very young age. Let's explore Life's purpose together.

So many days are frustrating and disappointing. We love, serve, and invite only to come up empty. We initiate conversations about Jesus only to see the topic avoided. Sometimes, there is a part of you that would just like to hang it up because fish don't seem to bite anymore. But Jesus says keep throwing out the net. Jesus sees what we do not see.

It is fear that keeps us from living out many of our convictions isn’t it? Fear of not being accepted, fear of missing out, fear of being uncomfortable, fear of being inconvenienced, etc…It is this fear that so often keeps us from ministry God is calling us to do, conversations God desires for us to have, lifestyle changes God demands we make.

Your struggle to obey God is probably due to the fact that you try too hard to accomplish it on your own. We tend to believe willpower is the key to obedience, but it's not. In fact, willpower will fail more often than not. We need the Holy Spirit to be faithful consistently.

Love others as you love yourselves. That would be fine if we knew how to love ourselves well, but the reality is many of us don’t. Too often we are negligent at best, if not downright cruel, to ourselves. We need a better standard. Thankfully, Jesus gave us one.

His revolution would be one of love. He would not flex his power, but he would give his life. He would not raise a sword, but he would be raised. Through his dying and rising, there would be victory.

No greater gift has ever been given than the life - full life, eternal life - we now enjoy through Christ. So, how might we express our appreciation for this amazing gift of new life? Join us for another episode of Believe Series.

We will examine the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11 and talk about death, the power of resurrection, and the abundant life we have in Christ.

We learn in Mathew 13:31 -32 that mustard, the smallest of all seeds, grows taller than the vegetables and becomes a tree. Mustard grows wild and is invasive. The Kingdom of Heaven is like that -- the seeds you sow in the kingdom have greater impact than you know.

Have you ever encountered a situation where you doubted the identity of someone you knew? Or, have you come across an individual who has undergone such a drastic transformation that you couldn't recognize them anymore? This week's sermon delves into the story of a blind man whose life was utterly transformed by an encounter with Jesus.

In our society, infidelity is sometimes portrayed as a reasonable choice for achieving individual satisfaction. Unfortunately, it is often glorified instead of criticized. However, Jesus taught us to treat others who have committed sins the same way we would want to be treated if our own transgressions were exposed. Our goal is to help, not to cause any harm.

God’s prophet Isaiah commanded those with food to share with those who had none (Isaiah 58:7). God’s son, Jesus, instructed his disciples to pray for daily bread for their own sake, but also as a reminder to care for those without bread (Matthew 6:11). God’s apostle John made clear to the early church that overlooking those in need reveals that the love of God is missing in their life (1 John 3:17...

Are we fans or followers? Are we going to follow Jesus or be a consumer of Jesus’ goods and services? Sometimes all we can manage is to point the person in the right direction, but never forget that Jesus expects us to be participants in His work, not just pointers.

Do we regularly spend time with Jesus in prayer, or just when we are desperate for him to fix a problem for us? Do we regularly open the word of God to hear His voice, or does Bible reading tend to be a last-ditch resort when we are desperate for a word of advice or direction? Is Jesus constantly on our mind, or is it only when we need a miracle that we think about Him?  

Although we cannot control when or where the harvest will come, we can choose daily to plant seeds of God's kingdom. Although we may not see the results of our sowing today, one day we will. Listen to the words of Jesus in John 4:36, “Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together.”

Embark on another episode of Believe this Sunday titled "Out of the Shadows". If you have ever faced a major failure in your life, you know how it feels to live in the shadows of shame, rejection, and fear.

Do you ever feel like you’re not being invited to participate in God’s story? Join us as we dive into Exodus to learn how the ultimate double take took Moses from a humble job to saving God’s people.

Faith is a constant process of being changed by God. Those who are genuine in their faith are continually transformed by him. The key to change is to look more closely at the one who lifted us. Let's take a closer look at Jesus.

We live in a culture that does not care much for the topic of sin. There are many that feel the word “sin” should be retired. Not too long ago the New York Times ran an article with this headline: “Raising Children Without The Concept Of Sin.” Whether we want to acknowledge sin or not, the reality is that it is our greatest problem. It is a far greater problem than gun violence, global warming, na...

How accessible do you expect to find people who are powerful and famous? Is it common to find them casually walking down our street or shopping at the grocery store in the light of day? If they are, one likely cannot get to them because of their bodyguards, or they may be unrecognizable because they're dressed incognito. Thankfully, God is different!

Have you ever played a game of Hide and Seek when someone who was supposedly hiding just popped out in the open and called out something like, "I'm over here!"? It didn't take long for whomever was "it" to find him, did it? Of course not -- because he made himself known! Listen, and be reminded of how God makes himself known to us.

What should we do to care for something of great value? This is serious -- I mean, a matter of life and death! Listen to what the Word tells us.