Liquid Church

One of the most powerful proofs of the Bible's supernatural origin is fulfilled Biblical prophecy. Prophecy isn't about fortune-telling or wild speculation, but refers to specific, recorded foreknowledge of future events that would occur centuries later. The Old Testament alone contains 456 specific predicions about a coming Messiah or Savior-- 29 of which were fulfilled in the last 24 hours of Je...

To become a Christian, God doesn't ask you to check your brain at the door (as some folks assume). If spiritual faith isn't rooted in verifiable fact, then belief is just a naive shot in the dark. So how do we know the Christian Bible-- and what it tells us about God-- is credible? Is it divinely inspired? Or just a product of man as Dan Brown claims? The reality is that there exists a staggering...

Down through the centuries, many women have been marginalized & wounded by the Christian church. That's a fact-- one that makes God wince. Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus overturned 1st century social biases against women in virtually every single encounter with females. But was he the "original feminist" as Dan Brown claims? Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses controversial questions includ...

Everyone knows the Bible didn't just drop out of heaven into our hands... or arrive by divine fax machine. But how do we know the Scriptures we have are trustworthy and reliable? What about those other "lost" gospels that purport to tell the other side of the story? And what about the many claims Dan Brown's bestselling novel raises: Was Jesus really married? Did the early church oppress women and...

So: who are you inviting to Liquid on Sunday, June 4th? To kick-off our DaVinci Code outreach, Pastor Tim takes to the street to invite our closest neighbors-- Phil the owner of the Lemon Lounge coffeeshop, and the hairstylists from Shry's Salon. Press PLAY to join in the fun! And join us in June when hell freezes over and Phil visits our church!

When you're invited to a party, how quickly you respond to the offer is quite revealing. If you jump at the invite, it shows a sincere gratitude. If you procrastinate (or think up excuses for not attending), it often betrays a lack of relationship with the host. In our spiritual life, we make all kinds of excuses for keeping God at arm's length. We're busy people... and life can be overwhelming. C...

When it comes to spreading the influence of Jesus in the world around us, well-meaning Christians often do it poorly. Some believers retreat into a safe, religious bubble that keeps them from interacting with outsiders. Others remain silent so that friends don't even know about their faith. Still others are so outspoken, that folks run the other way when they see them coming. Yet, Jesus gave us a...

The C-word makes everyone nervous. C-C-C-c-c-commitment. Whether it's a dating relationship or connection with a church, the idea of committing to be a part of a long-term relationship can be among life's most intimidating prospects. Yet, at some point, we have to decide if we're going to take the next step and put down some roots. Churches are full of spiritual nomads-- those who wander from one...

Show of hands. Who has the gift of waiting on tables? Of washing feet? Wiping the noses of kindergarten kids? Most folks don't like "dirty work." Yet, this is the essence of servant leadership that Jesus highlighted as the heartbeat of God. Scripture tells us that every believer has a gift-- a unique,one-of-a-kind talent, ability, or strength that God wants them to spend in the service of others....

Pssssssst. Have you heard about so-and-so? Gossip. Like nothing else, it has the power to undermine friendship and poison a community. Unfortunately, churches are often breeding grounds for gossip... God's kids aren't immune from the tempting tidbit that highlights a brother or sister's glaring flaw or embarassing failure. That's why the Liquid Church Family Covenant begins with a commitment to "S...

The Christian life is easy to get out of balance. Spend too much time with church friends and you lose touch with the world around you. Invest all your time swimming in the culture, and you start becoming just like it. That's why our mission at Liquid focuses on three vital relationships: Intimacy with God... Community with Insiders... and Influence with Outsiders. Are you in danger of becoming a...

Maybe your parents had you sprinkled as an infant. Perhaps you got dunked as a teen. Maybe you don't go near water. What if you're returning to faith as an adult? Do you need to be re-baptized? There seems to be a lot of confusion about this important milemarker in the Christian journey. Some ask, "Do I have to be baptized to become a Christian?" Others privately wonder, "Does my childhood baptism...

There are the HAVES... and the HAVE NOTS. And then there are those who HAVE NOT paid for what they HAVE. Debt is a familiar four-letter word to most of us that’s as American as apple pie. It’s also one of the most crippling burdens that emerging generations carry. You may have taken scissors to your credit cards before, but is there a lasting way out from a lifestyle of financial debt? Listen in f...

What do you think when you hear the word "tithe"? A tip for good service? A religious tax? Tithing is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life-- yet, if Scripture is to be believed, it is one of the onramps to the Real Joy that God intends for his kids. It doesn't make sense. Giving money back to God actually increases my wealth? Yes. In all the ways that money can't buy. Listen...

Good heavens... Poor, poor Drew! What in the world could Liquid's naughty intern have done to deserve getting his butt kicked? (promo for video iPod only) Don't forget: Liquid Small Group Connection This Sunday 2/26 6:30-7:30 PM (between services) Only at www.liquidchurch.com

You and I are natural-born clutchers. From the moment we come grasping our momma's finger out of the womb, we grab what we can, declare it "Mine!" and hang on tight for dear life. Clutching and grasping is our reflexive response as fallen humans. To freely "let go" of our money and stuff just ain't natural. In fact, to enjoy the freedom of opening our hands to God and others requires a supernatura...

Check-out the video teaser for Pastor Tim's message series "Why the Devil Takes MasterCard: Jesus on Money and Your Stuff." A special treat for our listeners with a Video iPod!

Have you ever seen a hearse with a luggage rack? We all know you can't take it with you. But in Matthew 6, Jesus shares an incredible corollary to that truth about our treasure. You can't take it with you... but you can send it on ahead. Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses the ultimate "Insider Trading" tip that should revolutionize our earthly investment strategy. Part 3 of "Why the Devil Takes Mas...

Let's face it: Money is an touchy topic. We're uncomfortable talking about it, and most folks are content to keep it a private, personal matter. Yet, for some reason, the Bible's Author makes a big deal about it-- addressing the issue of money and possessions more than faith and prayer combined! Indeed, Jesus "turned up the heat" when it came to money-- even drawing a direct link to the sincerity...

Af-flu-en-za n. 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the Joneses. 2. An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by dogged pursuit of the American Dream. 3. A spiritual illness that Jesus counsels his followers to avoid at all costs As Westerners, we live in a society of unprecedented affluence, a culture of luxury that teach...

When family or close friends visit, why is the kitchen always the most popular room in the house? A: Because it's where REAL conversations happen-- the nitty gritty stuff of life. Over the kitchen table is where initimate friends huddle to share their deepest hopes, dreams, and fears. In short: the kitchen is about intimate community. In 2006, we are "renovating" the kitchen at Liquid-- listen in...

We're all familiar with the the old, old story-- the shepherds, the magi, the babe in the manger... but do we know the real story that took place behind the stars on that first Christmas? What was Christmas like from God's perspective? It may have been a hushed "Silent Night" on earth, but in the heavens... well, there was another drama unfolding. A war to end all wars. This is the story of the OT...

Not safe... but good. This is how Mr. Beaver describes Aslan... and the way the God of the Bible reveals Himself to His creatures. What do we make of a God who brims with an infinite love... yet is said to burn with a furious wrath? Can a mighty God of righteous rage still be trustworthy? Indeed, the anger of God is a widely misunderstood aspect of His character-- too often exploited by desperate...

The winter is finally over... and Aslan is on the move! When the cinematic adaptation of C.S. Lewis' classic allegory "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" hit theaters, thousands were introduced to the enchanting tale of 4 children who discover a parallel world where Good and Evil clash in epic kingdom conflict. At the center of the tale is a Lion King of Kings... the hero our adult hearts secr...

Three years after early Christians were persecuted under Nero for the burning of Rome in A.D. 64, the apostle Peter wrote his fellow believers: "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on...