Who we are...how we see the world...the world we long to see.  Essential questions for a church that should be returned to often--but how do we answer them? We need a starting foundation: if we follow Jesus the way that He tells us to ("repent and believe the good news")...what does that change about us?  The answer to that question helps us arrive at our reason for being, our reason for everything...our vision statement as a church: All of Jesus for Everyone.

Follow along: Genesis 1:26-27 | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Revelation 21:1-4 | Hebrews 1:1-3 | Romans 5:6-8

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In our Vision & Values series, we're taking a look at just who we are as a church. We're asking, "Who is City Beautiful Church? How do we see the world? What's the world we long to see?"  And we're not creating rules. Or slogans. No, instead, we're creating a framework in which we recognize ourselves.  Where do we start?  With an invitation from Jesus Himself...

Follow along: Mark 1:15

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When we think about the attributes of God (that is, what makes God...God), is there one that is the most important?  In this episode, as we conclude our summer series, For the Bible Tells Me So, we'll see that, yes, there is a most important attribute of God.  And it's the one that offends us the most...

Follow along: Isaiah 6

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Danny Rivera continues our closer look at the disciples of Jesus we may call, "lesser"...but with whom we share major characteristics.

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You've heard of the most famous of Jesus' disciples...Peter, James, John etc.  They may seem to get all the ink, but that doesn't mean that they get all the significance.  Jess Rivera takes us on the first of a 2-part miniseries looking into the lives of the "lesser" disciples.  We may find we have more in common with them than we think...

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It's hard to think of something that's more misunderstood than prayer.  Talking to God? Most of us probably feel a mixture of performance and disqualification.  Jen Van Hage takes us inside Jesus' teaching on prayer...and one thing is for sure: no one is disqualified. Jesus offers a full understanding of the heart of prayer: the how and the why.

Follow along: Matthew 6:5-8 | Luke 11:2-4 | Luke 11:5-13

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If we're honest, most of us can probably relate to the idea of a God who is big, mighty, holy and righteous. But that same God is actually a merciful, delivering, faithful God, too.  He always keeps His word and can always show His might on our behalf. We aren't our own deliverers...God is.  In today's episode, Peter Van Hage takes us inside how we respond to that kind of God.

Follow along: Judges 6-8

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Have you ever noticed how quickly you can forget something? Over a span of a few minutes? Hours? What about...years? God's patience with us runs so deeply, but there are times when He shakes us back to remembering...because He has to.  David Phelps takes us inside a moment where Jesus shows us what it means to remember--and what He will purchase for us with His life.

Follow along: John 2:13-22

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Whether you follow Jesus or not...you've probably heard of water baptism.  Is it mundane? Cultural? Traditional? Weird? Being baptized isn't an act of salvation, but the Bible does command us to do it. Discovering the reasons why shows us clearly: baptism is audacious.

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Jesi Lusk takes us inside the story of two differing perspectives on God's faithfulness. As the Israelites stand on the cusp of entering into the land God promised them, will they remain resolute in their faith that God is who He says He is...or not? More than an ancient story, this week's episode is a reminder that who we believe God is changes everything.

Follow along: Numbers 13-14

Resource: Bible Project (Text & Video Study Guides)

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