SELAH Commonwealth

Why is the church so often criticized for its exclusivity when Jesus was frequently criticized for his inclusivity? What was it about his community that brought together people who would otherwise have nothing in common? Our All-Family Gatherings begin with a short training on microchurches and missional living followed by table discussions. This training is on the concept of centered-set communit...

What is fasting? How does it form us into the person that Jesus invites us to be? Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Tim Mackie, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount.

Jesus invites us to become who we were made to be.  Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Tim Mackie, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount.

"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." - Jesus Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Tim Mackie, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of po...

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who...

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or blac...

This reflection was captured live at our all-family gathering on 12/18/22.  "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

This was captured live at our all-family gathering on 12/18/22. Special thanks to Dawn Nichols for leading our time together. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

This was captured live at our all-family gathering on 12/4/22.  "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

This was captured at our all-family gathering on 12/4/22. Special thanks to Heather Cockrum for leading our time together. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Tim Mackie, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. Special thanks to Theresa Dunn for her contributions to this episode. 

What are we to think when Jesus seems to contradict or ignore parts of the Old Testament? Despite the suspicions of the religious leaders of the day, Jesus did not call his kingdom community to do away with the Scriptures. Instead, he called them to be the fulfillment of the very heart and intention behind them.  Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Come...

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Tim Mackie, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Tim Mackie, Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, R.T. France, NT Wright and Cornelius Planting for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Robert Capon, Tim Mackie, Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan, NT Wright, Cornelius Plantinga and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Tim Mackie, Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts through Jesus' Sermon On The Mount. 

Special thanks to Dallas Willard, Stanley Hauerwas, Gerhard E. Lenski, John Mark Comer, Frederick Dale Bruner, Richard Rohr, Dave Johnson, Brian Zahnd, Ray Vander Laan and R.T. France for their contributions to this series of podcasts. 

This Advent we invite you to join us for a series of reflections on the names of Jesus. The daily devotional text and any additional material will be on our App. Simply click the EVENT tab and select the day you wish to participate in. If you do not have the app, you can search and download ‘Commonwealth Knoxville’ on your app platform preference. For more about the community of Commonwealth, visi...

This Advent we invite you to join us for a series of reflections on the names of Jesus. The daily devotional text and any additional material will be on our App. Simply click the EVENT tab and select the day you wish to participate in. If you do not have the app, you can search and download ‘Commonwealth Knoxville’ on your app platform preference. For more about the community of Commonwealth, visi...

This Advent we invite you to join us for a series of reflections on the names of Jesus. The daily devotional text and any additional material will be on our App. Simply click the EVENT tab and select the day you wish to participate in. If you do not have the app, you can search and download ‘Commonwealth Knoxville’ on your app platform preference. For more about the community of Commonwealth, visi...