The Garden Church // Sunday Teachings

Texts: Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5-6 Teacher: Caleb Harris Caleb continues our One Another series by calling us to practice subversive, countercultural community like that which is modeled in the New Testament.

Text: 1 Corinthians 12:24b-26 Teacher: Josh Wilson Josh continues our One Another series by teaching that love looks like support for one another.

Text: 1 Thesselonians 5:8-11 Teacher: Mandi Paszek Mandi continues our One Another series by exhorting us to carry a posture of encouragement over complaint.

Text: Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:6-8 Teacher: Josh Wilson During this week's continuation of our One Another series, Josh teaches that love looks like solidarity by using our gifts to serve others.

Text: Romans 12:4-5 Teacher: Josh Wilson Josh begins our One Another series by delving into Romans 12. He helps bring into focus that we are members of one-another in God's design for His body.

Text: Isaiah 58:13-14 Teacher: Josh Wilson Josh continues our series on Reimagining Rest by beckoning us into healthier practices than our typical cultural overindulgence. Rather than getting caught in the mindset of "work hard; play hard" (which can often lead to spiritual/consumptive gluttony), we are invited into practices that honor God's creation as that which is to be delighted...

Text: Genesis 3:8 Teacher: Rashad Clemons Rashad continues our Reimagining Rest series by encouraging us to abide in our connection with God. He reminds us that God makes space for us to rest because he wants to be with us. Without slowing down to rest, we are disconnected from our souls, bodies, and one another. We rest and Sabbath in order to connect relationally and spiritually.

Text: Exodus 16:23-30 Teacher: Josh Wilson Josh continues our Reimagining Rest series by discussing some of the ways that unhelpful mindsets and habits hinder us from finding true rest. In the sermon, he explains that the practice of rest invites us to surrender to a good God who is working even when we are not.

Text: Genesis 1:26-2:3 Teacher: Mandi Paszek Mandi begins our series on Reimagining Rest by exploring the origins of שַׁבָּת ("Shabbat," or Sabbath) in Genesis. She casts a theological vision that helps us move from finding identity in what we do to finding identity in being God's beloved.

Text: Acts 1:1-9 Teacher: Josh Wilson In this sermon, Josh wraps up our series, Encounters With Jesus. In examining Acts 1, we catch a glimpse of the uncertainty the disciples faced as they witnessed Jesus ascend into heaven. Similarly, when we are disoriented or confused about the next steps or stages of life, we can revert back to old patterns. But what does the ascent of Jesus truly mean for hi...

Text: John 12:9-11 Teacher: Rashad Clemons When Jesus resurrected Lazarus, the chief priests and Pharisees resented and plotted to kill Him. They were afraid that if they let Jesus continue, everyone would believe in Him. Moreover, these religious leaders also began to target Lazarus. In this teaching, Rashad explains how the story of Lazarus points to a greater reality; In Christ, death is not fi...

Text: Matthew 14:22–31 Teacher: Josh Wilson This Sunday, we celebrated a significant moment for our community, two churches (RCB + The Table) came together as one body. In this message, Josh shares on what it means to step into a moment of uncertainty. Despite our natural instinct to grasp for control or manufacture comfort, we learn, by way of Peter's example, that if we fix our eyes on Jesus...

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Teacher: Rashad Clemons The God of the Bible is in the business of surprising His people. In this message, Rashad discusses the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. The two had been radically impacted by Jesus' life and ministry, but when He was crucified, they became hopeless and disillusioned—"we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Isra...

Text: John 21:15-19 Teacher: Rashad Clemons A defeated Peter returns with the disciples to an old routine, until the resurrected Christ intervenes. In this sermon, Rashad reminds us how Jesus sought out Peter to graciously remove the shame and guilt he carried after denying Him. The resurrection power stands as a reminder that God's love covers everything. To put it simply, failure isn't f...

Text: John 20:24-29 Teacher: Josh Wilson In this message, Josh kicks off a new series titled, "Encounters with Jesus." In it, he asks us the important questions, what does faith look like and how does it grow? Through the example of Thomas' encounter with the Resurrected Jesus, we see that doubt doesn't negate faith and that Jesus is worthy of our trust. *Our apologies, technical...

Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Teacher: Rashad Clemons This Sunday we celebrate the joy and victory of Christ’s resurrection! Rashad reminds us that while the Gospels conclude with the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, this is not the end of the story. Acknowledging the Risen Christ means that His Resurrection is only the beginning. Hope is alive!

Text: Matthew 5:9 Teacher: Rashad Clemons Description: This week Rashad continues in the beatitudes and discusses what peacemaking means for believers.

Text: Matthew 5:8 Teacher: Josh Wilson Description: Josh Wilson continues our series in the beatitudes, and this week discusses the pure in heart. He goes over what purity looks like in the context, and invites the congregation into a time and life of integrity.

Text: Matthew 5:7 Teacher: Rashad Clemons Rashad continues in our series on the Beatitudes, this week he speaks on the significance of mercy.

Text: Matthew 5:6  Teacher: Mandi Paszek 

Text: Matthew 5:5  Teacher: Rashad Clemons 

Text: Matthew 5:4  Teacher: Rashad Clemons 

Text: Matthew 5:1-3 Teacher: Rashad Clemons 

Text: Matthew 4:1-11  Teacher: Mandi Paszek 

Text: Mark 2:1-12  Guest Teacher: Justin Ruddy