Sermons
Love Looks Around
Our guest teacher, Sarah Thebarge shared pieces of her incredible story; surviving cancer, befriending a Somali refugee family, and serving as a medical missionary in Togo, to consider the meaning of faith, hope, and love. We are called to "the greatest of these", driven by a love that perseveres and lives in action as we seek to join God in the work of healing brokenness in the world.
More Than A Conqueror
Guest teacher Jeanne Stevens taught from Paul's letter to the Romans, inviting us to consider the difficult circumstances and battles in our lives in the light of who God has told us he is, and who he tells us that we are. None of us are immune from trial and grief, but all of us are equipped to be more than conquerors with God by our side.
The Gospel According to C.S. Lewis: Joy vs Happiness
Pastor Chris Seay continues our series drawing from scripture and the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis to discuss temporary happiness versus true Christian joy. We discover that true joy is not found in our current circumstances or what we do, but rather based on who we are.
The Prodigal: Finding Home
Our guest and brother, Greg Garrett, taught from the Gospel of Luke and shared insights from his book, The Prodigal, co-conceived and written by the late Brennan Manning. God's love is extravagant and his forgiveness is immediate and complete. Every day, we're invited to return home, where he's waiting to run out and embrace us.
The Place Where We Are Right
Pastor Chris Seay invites us on a walking tour of Jerusalem to visit the likely sites of Jesus' death and Resurrection. In this Easter season, we continue to contemplate how God is working to manifest new life in our midst.
Easter Sunday: Not Fake News
It was an unbelievable weekend of celebration as we gathered as a family to worship our Risen King. Pastor Chris Seay considered the phenomenon of "fake news", and in contrast, the overwhelming evidence of the transformation within the lives of the individuals and communities that bore witness to Jesus' Resurrection; a witness that continues to be passed down to this day and beyond as we seek to know, serve, and share the love of our Savior.
Palm Sunday: Be Like Thomas
Pastor Chris Seay offered an invitation into Holy Week, continuing to draw from the unique insight of theologian C.S. (Jack) Lewis as we considered the character of Thomas the Apostle and how we handle doubt. Even as we stand shouting "Hosanna!" on this Palm Sunday, will we continue to investigate, wrestling with hard questions, struggling well with a story that defies easy comprehension?
The Choice Is Yours
Guest teacher Jonathan Martin continues our recent series exploring scripture and the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis. Drawing from The Great Divorce, Jonathan considers the ways that our will exists in tension with God's will for us, and how we're called to submission and release.
The Gospel According to CS Lewis: God Wants You
Pastor Chris Seay continues our series on the Gospel According to CS Lewis this week as we look at both scripture and Lewis' conversion to study generosity as Christians. Pastor Chris challenges us to live with open hands ready to give but also ready to receive.
The Gospel According To C.S. Lewis - Koinonia
Jack Wisdom continued our series using both scripture and the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis to consider our lives as a dialogue, with God and one another. In Christ, we are offered true koinonia; community, fellowship, authentic communion, a gift that is to be shared in humility with all who would hear.
The Gospel According To C.S. Lewis - Pride
Pastor Chris Seay continued our recent series exploring scripture and the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis, entering into the story of Nebuchadnezzar and offering us an invitation to address the places of pride and entitlement in our hearts. In this Lenten season, will we submit these places to God in the hope of transformation?
The Gospel According To C.S. Lewis - Sacredness In Tears
Pastor Chris Seay continued our recent series; drawing from the scriptures and the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis to offer us an invitation to better embrace tears. As Jesus himself modeled, we are called to weep alongside those experiencing pain and loss, and shed tears over the division and brokenness in the world.
Changing Our Minds
Pastor Gideon Tsang invited us to orient our focus toward the Lenten season ahead; a journey that will be shaped by repentance ("changing our mind"), prayerfulness, and vulnerability.
First Things First
Pastor Josh Hilburn invited us to consider the Church as a temple made to create space for anyone and everyone, with Jesus as our sole foundation; a people built together by God so that we'd work passionately and tirelessly to build up others.
The Gospel According to C.S. Lewis: Children are the Most Important Work
Pastor Chris continues our series drawing from Scripture as well as the unique insight of theologian C.S. Lewis to consider how we're called to care for children, and our collective responsibility and privilege to raise and encourage them in their growing faith.
C.S. Lewis On Vocation: Love It, But Not Too Much
Pastor Chris Seay returns to the series we've recently begun, engaging with scripture and the unique wisdom and insight of theologian C.S. Lewis. This week, Chris invited us to consider matters of vocation and calling, and how our lives at work can more fully reflect the light of Christ.
Consent to Love
Pastor Gideon Tsang challenges us to a live out our true identity by "consenting" to the love of God. Instead of endless striving, we are invited to embrace the good news that God is completing a good work within us. Our consent draws us towards a willingness to let God do His work in His way.
The Gospel According to C.S. Lewis: Transform My Mind
Pastor Chris begins a new series that we'll revisit throughout the year; engaging with scripture and the unique insight of writer & theologian C.S. Lewis. If we desire true and lasting transformation in 2017, it begins from the inside out; with the renewal of our minds, and hearts shaped by obedience.
Meaningful
Pastor Josh Hilburn invited us to consider our lives as united with that of Jesus, and to ask ourselves where we have sought meaning elsewhere. As we focus not on pleasure or power, but on relationships, spiritual health, and participation in God's mission of reconciliation, we discover our true purpose and impact in the world.
It's On Me In 2017: Blind Spots
Pastor Chris invites us to consider how we might grow in self-awareness in this new year; gaining insight about our "blind-spots", humbly acknowledging places in our lives and hearts that long for transformation, while finding great comfort in the perfect love of our Father and Creator.