Missiongathering Bellevue

The early church had its share of conflict. How did they handle it and how should we handle conflict as Jesus followers? It's not as simple as "pray about it." Is it possible the question is not, "How do I avoid conflict," but "How do I respond when conflict happens?"

Jesus told his followers to heal people. What does that mean for us as a church today? What happens when our prayers aren't answered? Is there a difference between healing and curing? How do we carry out our mission to heal the brokenness in our lives and communities?

The early church had a reputation for generosity and sharing everything they had so no one in their community was in need. Is the church like that today? Generosity begins with gratitude. To be grateful is to be fully alive. How do we practice gratitude and generosity each day?

How did the movement of Christianity begin and what does that mean for followers of Jesus today? How do we go back to the inclusive Way of Jesus? Is it possible the Way of Jesus can move beyond any one religion?

Jesus' first recorded words in Matthew were "Follow me." What does it mean to follow Jesus? What would our world look like if Jesus followers lived like Jesus lived?

What labels do you wear? What labels do people call you? Are we more than our labels? What does Jesus say about the labels we give each other?

God as a male is not the only biblical description of God. God is also depicted in feminine imagery. Why do we label God as a male? Is it possible God is beyond gender?

What comes to mind when you think of the word, "church"? Why does religion value answers more than questions? Is it possible questions are the path to truth and a meaningful life?

What if Jesus died for more than our sins? What does that mean for us?

Have you ever questioned your faith? Have you ever had questions about God? Have you ever experienced doubt? Then you aren't alone. We all experience these feelings, and so did Jesus' closest followers. Learn more about how doubt helps us build a stronger relationship with God!

Grief is something that all humans experience, as we struggle with pain and loss both as individuals and communities. What does that Bible tell us about how we can manage our grief and move forward in our lives?

We all have a story that influences and impacts us, and how we interpret it can change us for better or worse. Jesus calls us to interpret ours and others stories through the lens of compassion and grace. How will you re-write your narrative?

God often calls the unprepared, the unqualified, and the inadequate to speak truth into the world, and the prophet Amos is no different. How and why does God use the unprofessional to fight for justice, and how might God be calling you to be a prophet to our world?

How often do we think about Jesus resting? We often picture him healing, teaching, preaching, and loving - but rest was an important part of his ministry. And rest is at the core of scripture, starting with God resting on the 7th day of creation. How can we be challenged to rest more?

It is easy to allow the world to tell us who we are and who we should be - but this doesn't always allow us to be the people that God created us to be. Learn how to reconnect with your true self - the one that is good, capable, full of potential, and created in the image of God.

Learn about how Missiongathering Issaquah plans to live into our vision statement for the upcoming year, as we focus on growing in faith, living whole lives, and seeking justice for the good of our neighbors!

We are one of the most important pieces of the Christmas story. It is our responsibility and challenge to share the news of Jesus' birth, and live into the radical love and hospitality that his life exemplified - beginning with his birth.

Jesus wasn't born alone in a stable. It wasn't rich wise men who first visited him. Come learn the true story of Jesus' birth - one which centers on hospitality and welcome, and resonates with our own birth stories.

The first sermon in our "Unsung Heroes of Christmas" series for Advent. Pastor Brian looks at the role the Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, plays in the Christmas story, and how she becomes the first prophetic voice in the Gospel of Luke.