Terraforma Church

Jesus had a different approach to dealing with calamity than our culture. He was able to face crisis with faith instead of fear.

It is normal to put yourself first and to live to gratify our selfish desires. The Way of Jesus call us to surrender our desires to the Spirit and watch him transform our appetites.

Jeremiah talks about one of the closest friends of Jesus, a man named Peter. This man from the 1st Century shows us something profound about failure and God's Kingdom.

Steve unpacks some of the values that make Terraforma strange. We don't measure our impact inside the walls of the church, but the impact outside our walls on our culture and in your circle of influence.

Jesus had a strange relationship with time, where people always came before the project. He could always interrupt his plans for the needs of others.

We talk David's legacy and the end of the journey. Why was Solomon David's choice to succeed him on the throne? In the final evaluation, was David a "man after God's heart?"

As he nears the end of his story, King David reflects on his legacy and acts to prepare the next generation for success. We encounter in this story an invitation to finish well.

Is Joab the king's most faithful friend, or is Joab out for himself? What can we learn about leadership from the king's decisions? How does our willingness to collide with those around us create unity? Is a good nickname for Joab "Stabby McStabberson?"

How did David break the cycle of shame? Is mercy or justice more important for a leader? What is the genius behind David's command structure, and why did that save his kingdom? Plus, Doug breaks down the battle from the perspective of a military strategist. Is ambition healthy or harmful?

David's failure has been writing the script for his future, but not anymore. Even as David's son Absalom tries to usurp his father's throne, David rises up and starts acting like a king again. This is the power of transforming grace.

Is chaos a ladder? How do you interrupt the cycle of shame? Is King David like John Snow? Where is the King's justice after the crimes committed against Tamar? A caution for men - don't fall into the trap of pursuing professional success at the expense of your family.

The consequences of David's crime against Bathsheba continue to pile up. David is an exemplary statesman, an accomplished warrior, and a talented artist - but he fails in his most important role - that of a father. David's household implodes because shame is now writing David's story.

Should we be concerned with our culture's obsession with pornography? What happens when the one entrusted to be the protector acts like a predator? Is the Bachelor just trash TV, or is it more sinister? Should David's crime against Bathsheba be considered a sexual assault? Do the consequences of our sin remain even after we have been forgiven?

David has been chosen by God to serve as a shepherd for the people of Israel, but in a surprising lapse of integrity, David plays the part of a predator. This story shows that even people of heroic faith can fall in failure.

God makes a dramatic covenant with David, and then the concept of covenant faithfulness is illustrated in a unforgettable story of grace and unexpected love involving David and a young man named Mephibosheth.

We discussed revenge, honor, and forgiveness. Also, is dancing in your underwear fit for a king?

After years of preparation and process, David is finally crowned king over all Israel. This week, we explore 4 portraits of David that showcase why he is God's choice for the throne.

Is ambition a virtue or a vice? Is surrender active or passive? What in the world is up with Saul consulting a necromancer?

David's influence is increasing, while Saul is losing his grip on the kingdom and his own sanity. The contrast during this period tells a story: Saul is grasping and striving, while David maintains of a posture of surrender.

Abigail is a boss (and we love her), What's up with "holy war?," If God's love is unconditional, why does he reject Saul?, What do you believe about destiny?

In honor of the strong and intelligent women in our world, we explore the story of Abigail. Abigail met David in a moment of weakness and helped him remember what true power looks like.

What is up with the sacrificial system? Why was David overlooked? How would you feel if you were anointed king and then had to go right back to your life as a shepherd? What is behind Jonathan's love for David?

David rapidly rose from complete obscurity to a position of fame, notoriety, and prestige. This week, we explore the internal realities of David's heart that shaped him into the sort of person that God would choose to be king.

We talked about approval addiction, the dangers of notoriety, and a little about the nature of history writing in antiquity. Does Justin hear voices? Find out this week at the Round Table.