Imperfect Behavior
Though we focus on the stature of Zacchaeus, the truth is he was likely a very bad guy. And so while it is important to notice Zacchaeus looking for Jesus, the beauty of the story is actually that Je...
4 Nov 201830min
Imperfect Reputation
When faced with a well-orchestrated trap by the religious leaders of the day, Jesus responded by demonstrating the brokenness of all people - religious and irreligious. And he announced a radical for...
28 Okt 201830min
Imperfect Status
In the interwoven story of Jesus healing a bleeding woman and the daughter of a synagogue leader, we see two important truths about Jesus. First, he is completely interruptible. And second, he is co...
21 Okt 201835min
The Burning Bush
The story of Moses meeting God at the burning bush is at its core a story about our God who relentless pursues us. He seeks Moses by coming down the mountain and entering into the natural path of Mose...
7 Okt 201833min
Why Baptism?
Baptism is an act of obedience that announces and aligns ourselves with God's gracious rescue in Jesus. In our baptism, we dramatically and symbolically portray the great thing God has done to ultima...
9 Sep 201837min
Unquenched
This teaching ends our series on the Holy Spirit by highlighting Paul's urge to the church to not quench the Spirit. It is followed up by a question and answer time based on questions we received dur...
2 Sep 201847min
Spirit and Supernatural
The Spirit works supernaturally in and through the church according to his will and power. This is not a license to pursue spiritual elitism, power, gain or ecstatic distraction. Rather it is a remi...
26 Aug 201849min
Spirit and Gifts
Spiritual gifts are part of God's empowerment in our lives to serve his church and extend his kingdom. They are from his grace and meant to be used in his power and for his glory. We discover our gi...
13 Aug 201843min
