Petaluma Christian Church

the cross of significance (Mark 9:30-37) 14.04.2024 27:38 ↓

less is more - both for you and for them.

the cross of what's precious (Mark 9:14-29) 08.04.2024 31:35 ↓

No one experiences the preciousness of Jesus like those who surrender to him what's most precious to them.

real power for real crosses (Mark 9:1-13) 31.03.2024 33:52 ↓

don't let even the best moment, the best story of your life remain your only story.

religion rejects real crosses (Mark 8:31-38) 25.03.2024 31:57 ↓

the cross is not meant to fit us but to move us.

Who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:27-30) 17.03.2024 32:28 ↓

Is Jesus your Christ - the one who did right so you could get right?

grace in desolate places (Mark 8:1-21) 10.03.2024 28:15 ↓

if you assume you'd welcome grace, you may want to think again.

the messenger's mirror (Mark 7:31-37, 8:22-26) 04.03.2024 29:58 ↓

God speaks and acts as a mirror so I'll see myself clearly.

belief beyond borders (Mark 7:24-30) 18.02.2024 27:18 ↓

moving toward a humble, happy, self-forgetful faith.

when your rules rule (Mark 7:1-23) 11.02.2024 32:49 ↓

Everyone has a governing rule for life - but it can't deliver what it promises.

If God passed by, would you recognize him? (Mark 6:45-56) 04.02.2024 34:50 ↓

A spiritual inquiry.

the messenger's balance (Mark 6:30-47) 28.01.2024 34:34 ↓

striking a genuine work/rest, care for others/self-care balance.

the messengers (Mark 6:1-30) 21.01.2024 32:57 ↓

God's messengers keep speaking when they trust a more certain reward.

spaces for trust to grow (Mark 5:21-43) 15.01.2024 29:10 ↓

Step out into the space God's created for your trust to grow.

the complexity of evil (Mark 5:1-20) 07.01.2024 29:52 ↓

spiritual evil is often viewed as simple or primitive and "nowadays we know better." The Bible presents a more complex understanding of evil...and how it might be addressed.

a fear that leads to faith (Mark 4:35-41) 24.12.2023 27:57 ↓

Jesus leads us through fear to make faith possible.

Kingdom Samples (Mark 4:21-34) 17.12.2023 29:50 ↓

Parables about a lamp, a measure, a harvest, and a mustard bush. What do they have in common? Surprising goodness designed to lead us back to Jesus for more.

Why don't I get it? (Mark 4:1-20) 10.12.2023 25:29 ↓

In this parable we see the factor that distinguishes getting Jesus from not getting him.

Jesus alone: my home (Mark 3:13-35) 03.12.2023 31:52 ↓

Jesus embodies the ideal home not only because he loves but because he values .

Jesus alone for generosity (Mark 2:23-3:6) 19.11.2023 35:55 ↓

Jesus’ generous eye for our sabbath rest.

Jesus alone for worship (Mark 2:18-22) 12.11.2023 30:26 ↓

making sense of a marriage party, an article of clothing, and a wine accessory.

God condescends: the greater miracle (Mark 2:13-17) 29.10.2023 29:19 ↓

In Jesus, God condescends lower still.

forgiveness: the greater miracle (Mark 2:1-12) 22.10.2023 32:52 ↓

Why am I here? Why am I listening to this? Jesus helps us figure out why it is we came to hear from him in the first place and gives us a precious gift in response.

obedience: the greater miracle (Mark 1:40-45, 3:7-12) 15.10.2023 29:35 ↓

We talk honestly about the significant obstacles to obedience that happen to show up in these passages.

a whole person (Mark 1:32-39) 08.10.2023 28:58 ↓

What does is mean to be truly whole? Jesus shows us.

Following Jesus without the fine print (Mark 1:16-20) 25.09.2023 28:37 ↓

Jesus' call offers what the world does not.