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In John 8, the pharisees try to trap Jesus in a tense moment. This week, Catherine preaches through this beloved scene where we see Jesus beautifully respond to a difficult situation where a guilty woman stands accused by the pharisees. Listen in and immerse yourself in the story. What will Jesus do? What does that say about how he treats us?

Sometimes when Jesus shows up to bring freedom, it disrupts the local way of life. This week Caitlin preaches from Mark 5 and the story of a man possessed by a legion of demons. His freedom culminates in a wild response - pigs running into the sea and people fearful of a man in his right mind. What all is going on here? Listen in to hear Caitlin share what Jesus is up to.

This week Jeff speaks about how we often find ourselves like Martha - managing outcomes. When things don't go the way we want, how should we respond? Mary is a great example to look at in this text, but so is Martha! Listen in to see what all is happening in Luke 10.38-42

This week we look at the story in Mark 1.40-45 about a leper who encounters Jesus. Listen in to what kind of response Jesus has for him and how Jesus heals far more than we can imagine- not only for the leper, but for us as well.

This week, Catherine speaks on the disciple Andrew. Perhaps we look to Peter as the disciple to be like - reaching thousands and a clear leader among the disicples. But who brought Peter? Listen in to Catherine's words on why Andrew's role matters. - Our recording missed the ending of Catherine's sermon and the response, our apologies!

Have you ever felt unqualified to join Jesus in his work to save the whole world? This week Jeff preaches through John 4.1-42 where Jesus shows how he works and who his mission is for. But what keeps us from joining him? Much like the woman at the well we all have hangups and fears, but experiencing Jesus sets us free.

In the Gospels, Jesus confronts the Pharisees. What happened? What was it that Jesus was getting at with this group? This week Jeff looks at Matthew 23 as well as John 3 to see Jesus' heart and how he longs to pull them-as well as us- out of hypocrisy.

This Week Catherine preaches from Luke 5, when Peter met Jesus and called him. What about this encounter changed everything for Peter? What makes this scene so powerful? Listen in to hear Catherine share not only some great cultural context but a powerful word on how Jesus changed everything for Peter and how he wants to do the same for you.

This week Jeff speaks on Psalm 23, which describes what kind of Lord the God of the Bible is. In this psalm, it says that He prepares a table before us, full of all that we need. But we often find ourselves sitting at other tables instead of the Lord's table. What might it look like to eat the meal that Jesus offers us? What might a life lived at the table look like? Join us at the table of th...

Welcome back! The Fall semester has begun and with it a new season of excitement, dreams and hopes for the coming year. Listen in this week as Rachel poses the question, "what are you longing for?" An important question to honestly ask ourselves, especially at the start of the year. Join us in discovering the person of Jesus and how he claims he is the very satisfaction of all our longin...

Pride can be thought of as stroking one's ego, but in this episode, Catherine expands the definition, explores what pride is and how to fight it. 

Jeff talks about something we do everyday, eat. How does it relate to our walk with Christ?

What makes lust deadly? Where do we turn when we are stuck? And how does Jesus rescue us? Jeff focuses on these questions in today's episode. 

Catherine looks at greed from Luke 12:13-21. How can Jesus tell us to stop being greedy when there are people with so much more than us? She looks at greed and talks about how it's more than just changing our behavior. 

If anger is one of the seven deadly sins, why does God get angry in the Bible? Jeff dives into the nature of anger, what it is and how it gets twisted.

We’ve all heard the word “sin”, but what does it mean to you? What did it mean to the Biblical authors along with their original audience? Catherine dives into the meaning of sin and intros our new series: Seven Deadly Sins.

Rachel talks about shalom or peace in the context of advent.

Jeff discusses Galatians chapter five. While he talks about the fruit of the spirit, he also preaches on the long game of our everyday choices. How are they going to affect us, and what kind of person are they turning us into 20 years from now?

Caitlin talks about the book of Ruth. She looks at Ruth's devotion to Naomi and God’s faithfulness to them. 

Catherine talks about the idols around ancient Israel and dives into the modern-day equivalent.

Catherine talks about stories in the Bible where people get new names. She connects their experience of name change, to how Jesus wants to change our identity.  

Jeff talks about hearing God’s voice.

Caitlin talks about forgiveness. She breaks down the parable in Mathew 18:21-35 where the king forgives his servant's debt, but the servant does not forgive his debtor. 

A few days after our annual Fall Retreat Jeff and Catherine share two short words. Catherine talks about the new name/identity Jesus gives us. Jeff talks about sharing that experience and Jesus with those around us.

Today marks the start of our new sermon series, “Formed by the King.” In this series, we hope to show what it means to be a follower of Jesus who is molded and shaped by Him. Tonight's sermon begins in Mark 12:28-33. In that passage, Jesus says the most important commandment is to love God and love your neighbor. In response, Jeff dives into the question, “How do we do this?”