Pastor Chris Seay offers an update on the work that God is doing in Nicaragua, and throughout Latin America; how we’ve been called to be involved through our partnership with Living Water International, the fruit that is already being borne, and our invitation to other communities of faith to join us in this vital mission.
The Anointed Ones
Pastor Josh Hilburn opens the scripture in Acts to explore Jesus' "sending" of his followers; a people chosen and called to continue his ministry. The Resurrection means that we as the Church, the ecclesia, the "called out ones", are no longer spectators or guests, but instead hosts of the continuing celebration, performing signs and wonders in community, pointing toward Heaven, and orienting our whole lives toward participation with God's renewing work in our world.
Easter Sunday: Because He Lives
As we gathered in the heart of downtown Houston to celebrate Jesus’ glorious Resurrection, Pastor Chris taught through the disciples’ story in John 20. Because the tomb is empty, because we are witnesses to His glory, because He lives, we are invited into new life in Christ, led no longer by fear, but by faith. We thank you all for being a part of this great celebration!
Palm Sunday: The Unexpected King
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week 4
The Ends and the Means
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week 3
The Party Platform of God’s Kingdom
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week Two
Hymns: Horatio Spafford, Finding God's Mission Through Suffering and Pain
Lenten Mid-Week Series: Breaking Good - Week One
Extravagant Love
We’re so grateful for our brother Bob Goff for joining us this weekend, offering a message of deep love and encouragement. A renewed embrace of a playful relationship with God, letting go of the harmful things we’ve held onto for too long, and extending love in extravagant ways to all people. We are unable to podcast the message from this week, but invite you to learn more about Bob and his work with Restore International HERE
Jesus Is What God Has to Say
Our guest teacher, Brian Zahnd, explores the story of the Transfiguration as a transition point from the Old Testament to the New; God declaring His Son the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, the Word made flesh.
Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, we gathered for a time of contemplation; preparing our hearts for the Lenten journey that awaits. We prayed in repentance, lifted voices in worship, and received ashes as a reminder not only of our mortality and brokenness, but also as a reminder of our identity as God's beloved children. Our hope is that each of us would be changed in these coming weeks; that in setting certain distractions, vices, and comforts aside, we might create space for God to transform us in ways that would continue far beyond our Resurrection celebration.
Here are pieces from our Ash Wednesday liturgy.