The Alinea Church Podcast

The days following the resurrection of Jesus and His ascension into heaven were full of excitement and uncertainty. The apostles worked hard to not only spread the good news of Jesus but also bring structure and order to the newly found congregations. Today we look at how the church began and events that changed it in the years after.

Today we learn about the origin story of the Bible. the Bible can be intimidating. A lot of that intimidation can come from the fact that most of us don’t know where it came from and how it got here. Is it something that can be trusted? What do we do when critics challenge its validity. Tune in today to learn what the Bible is, how it came to be, and how it is applicable for us today.

Today we continue our series Origin Stories. Every time you encounter a hero or villain in a comic book, there is an origin story that defines why they are who they are. Last week we talked out our origin stories and how God wants to use them for good. This week we look at the fact that we are writing the origin story of our future selves. What will we wish we had done when we look back at our liv...

Today we begin our new series Origin Stories. Every time you encounter a hero or villain in a comic book, there is an origin story that defines why they are who they are. In this first installment, we look at the role pain and suffering shapes who we are today - and how God can redeem it for His purposes.

This week we have a stand alone message because Sunday was Vision Sunday! This is our time each year to focus and refocus our attention on what God wants us to do in the coming year. In this message we share why we do what we do and how God has promises for us all.

In this installment of our 2-week series Fresh Start, we look at HOW Paul proposed we grow. 

In this 2-part series, we’re going to look at what God wants to get into us in this new year and how he wants to do it. If you want to grow closer to God in this new season, if you want to discover the tools to help you live out the life God has called you to live, then tune in these next two Sundays. This first message is all about what God wants to get into you. Paul prayed 4 prayers for the chu...

Today we explore the person of King David. What made him a man after God’s own heart. We might make the mistake and believe that David was perfect and had it all together. If you know the story of David, you know that couldn’t be any further from the truth. There is a clue, however, when we take David and compare him with his predecessor King Saul. What made those two individuals so markedly diffe...

Everyday we turn on the news and see death, destruction, division, and deception. The enemy can easily lie to us and lead us to believe that God is silent, that is not at work, or that situations are too far gone for God to redeem. The book of Ruth runs counter to that perception. It teaches us that no matter what we see going on around us, we can trust that God is working out things for our good...

What do the characters in the genealogy fo Christ tell us about what we can believe about God and what we can believe Him for. It is easy to think we aren’t making much of a difference. So much of life now is about achieving a platform, finding social status, being a influencer, amassing followers, likes, and shares. But if that is not our reality, how can we know that God is using us at all? Toda...

We make mistakes in life - there’s no doubt. But do we ever believe we are too far gone for God to use? Do we believe that those we care about have made too many mistakes for God to turn their situation around? Well today we learn about an unlikely character in the genealogy of Christ - a Canaanite prostitute who shows us that we are never too far gone.

This episode is about the story of Abraham and Sarah. What does their story tell about God and the promises He makes?

God wants to use us all in our daily lives. But all too often, our insecurities, our mishaps, and the view of ourselves gets in the way. As believers, God has called us to minister right where we are - but too many of us are hesitant. Today we are going to look at the person of Simon Peter. How did this person, who was a nobody, become the type of person that could stand up in front of thousands o...

Pastor Jeremy's life verse is Romans 8:38-39. It is a verse that reminds us that no matter what life throws at us, we can rest assured it cannot separate us from the Love of God. Listen in to hear how the Apostle Paul builds up to this quintessential passage in the book of Romans.

One of our sacraments as a believer is baptism. But what is it, where did it come from, and why do we do it? Listen in as we explore baptism and the deep meanings that lie behind it.

Numbers don't lie. We may say our financial picture is ok, but do the numbers back it up? A spending plan is a good way to bring ourselves under self-control and begin building a track record that sets us up for success. 

Society continually pushes us to obtain wealth and possessions. Those things aren't necessarily bad. But they become dangerous when we shift our focus away from dependence on God and onto the world around us. God, though, has given us the discipline and gift of generosity to keep our focus on God and off of ourselves.

Many times we feel like we don’t have enough - we don’t have enough rest, enough sleep, enough time, or enough resources. But what does this mindset communicate what we believe about God? Listen as we discuss how God is our great provider.

This episode begins a new teaching series, “Money Matters” - and doesn’t it ever. Money is a part of our every day life. We use it to put a roof over our head, food on the table, and clothes on our backs. We also use it to enjoy life, buy things we want, and have experiences to remember. But what does GOD say about our finances and possessions? This first episode is foundational to our understandi...

If we want to live with power, no discussion would be complete without exploring the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that He would send us a helper, an advocate, and a comforter. When the disciples prayed during pentecost, they experienced the Holy Spirit and began to speak with power. Over and over throughout the book of Acts, the disciples relied on the Holy Spirit to fill them and give them the too...

One of the ways we can live life muted is by not living in and living out our purpose. Today's episode follows a fictional couple to learn how God uses each season in our life to fulfill a purpose.

We aren't meant to do life alone. If we want to experience the fully power and benefits of the Christian life, and if we want to run this race well, we need to embrace the fact that God meant for us to do this together. 

As believers in Christ, God has equipped us with power. Why, then, do so many of us tend to deny that power? Sorry, I was muted is a series where we explore the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and how God has designed us to operate.

In our final installment of the series "In the Beginning," we explore a new beginning. Jesus said we must be born again. But what does that mean and how do we accomplish this call? Tune in to explore one the most recognized verses in the Bible - John 3:16.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Also, in the beginning was the Word. In the gospel of John, we see the author deliberately take us back to Genesis 1. What can we learn from this passage that can strengthen our faith?