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How often does, "Thank you!" slip out of your mouth? Expressing thankfulness is, in some ways, an odd task. When Jesus healed 10 lepers and only one returned thankful to Jesus, what made that man unique? Was it his disposition of thankfulness or a recognition of who Jesus is that changed his relationship with God forever? This week, The Rev. Dr. Kendall Harmon teaches from Luke 17:11-19. 

Sometimes a problem can seem so big that you can't hide how worried you are. That's what it means to fret; it's when your anxiety is evident in your actions. So, what hope do we have when we face problems, big & small alike? This week, the Archbishop-Elect of Uganda the Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba admonishes you no to fret about the bigness of your problem, but to focus on the bigness of God...

You may live a good life according the the Bible, but bad things may still happen to you. This may cause you to ask yourself, "Does God hate me? Did I do something wrong? Is God really just after all?" This week the Rev. Peet Dickinson explores the book of Job. Learn about how the Bible answers the perennial question, "Why do I suffer?"

How do you use your resources? Your financial advisor may tell you, "Use it to make MORE money!" But what if there is a different 'more' that Jesus calls His followers to seek? What might you be overlooking that is right in front of you? This week, Rev. Patrick Schlabs exposits from Luke 15:1-10. 

Knowing wise principles is one thing; applying them wisely is the real challenge! Did you know that a whole book of the Bible is devoted to how hard it is to actually be wise? This writer named Qoheleth sought wisdom and found earth too crushing and heaven too far for wisdom to truly matter. So, why is wisdom so hard to apply and what hope do you have to be wise? This week Matt Lambert explores th...

Why do anti-heroes gain our affections? Even Jesus tells the story of a flawed anti-hero in Luke 16:1-13. But, what if there's more going on in the parable than a mischievous manager? This week, Rev. Patrick Schlabs explores this complicated parable & challenges us to ask, "How am I using my resources?" 

You may have found a few "life hacks" along the way. But, what is real wisdom? Is it an order? A skill? A desire? A disposition? Or is it ultimately a mystery? The book of Proverbs may simply answer, "Yes!" In this Fall Christian formation series, Matt Lambert explores wisdom & the good life in the book of Proverbs. Listen & discover the Bible's captivating case for wisdom in a broken, con...

Right now, you can access more information than any previous generation. Yet, true wisdom is no easier to possess. In this Fall Christian Formation series, Rev. Patrick Schlabs introduces the section in the Bible called Wisdom Literature: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Listen & discover how Biblical wisdom literature doesn't just give principles, but also points to the...

Many think of Heaven as an endless supply of their favorite activities, foods, and friends. Jesus describes heaven in terms of a celebration, a celebration of when people are found & repent. So, what if the greatest joy in heaven isn't about consumption, but rather celebration of a Savior of brings sinners home? This week, Dean Peet Dickinson explores Luke 15:1-10. 

Christian faith is not simply a series of concepts to understand; it's a full, embodied reality that affects everything, including what it means to be a family. This week, Dean Peet Dickinson explores the book of Philemon to discover the radical bonds that form when we are adopted into the Church, the Family of God. 

The best loves are contagious! We can't help sharing what we love with others. But the Gospel can be so big & expansive that you can miss out on its mystery and the mission to share the good news with others. What does it look like for us to embrace the contagious mystery & mission of the Gospel? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Rev. Patrick Schlabs teaches from Colos...

Have you ever thought of 'we' as a powerful word? 'We' begins constitutions, creates national boundaries, and defines families. But what is the 'we' of Christian community? Paul describes a beautiful reality for the 'we' of Christian community: we are being made alive together. Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians series, Hunter Myers explores Colossians 3:12-4:1. 

Though most of us drive cars nowadays, we understand why you shouldn't put the cart before the horse. But we can even get something as important as the Gospel backwards, whether you are a Christian or standing on the outside of faith. So, what does it look like to get your being & actions in the order the Gospel teaches? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Dean Peet explores...

Packed schedules and lots of screen time can keep kids from asking important questions, questions about faith, life, and God. At The Curve parents conference, Dr. David Olshine led a session on creating space for kids & youth to ask questions in a fast-paced, high-tech world. You'll love hearing his story & re-discovering the unique opportunities parents have in every phase of a child's li...

Freedom doesn't really need to be explained; it's something we all want! But in life, fraudulent paths often obscure the path to true freedom in Christ. How can we avoid the frauds and find freedom today? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Fr. Patrick explores Colossians 2:16-23. 

Talk is cheap, and if we're not careful we use it to fill & justify our lives. What does it look like to instead rest in the richness of Jesus rather than all the talk-talk-talk? Continuing in our Made Alive Colossians sermon series, Dean Peet explores Colossians 2:1-15.