Coram Deo Denver

Continuing our series on Embracing Ministry & Maturity we zoom in to the APEST focusing on the grace of the apostolic.  Matt share's from the God story and his own story. He challenges us that following Jesus propels us out into the world. If we realize we are part of God's story we will begin to take responsibility for the relationships God has placed us in. In the process of this, passion and purpose eclipse safety and security as core values for the apostolic. 

This week Dave revisits Paul's words from Ephesians 4. This time focusing on Paul's call to give up our lives so Christ can give them away. This also leads to introducing our sermon series for this gathered season: Embracing Ministry & Maturity with APEST. The APEST is an acronym that refers to Paul's mention of the apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching graces within the leadership structure of the Church. We will explore each of these functions over the next two months! 

This last Sunday we gathered to share stories and reflections from our Scattered season this Spring. Matt shares a short message calling us back to the simplicity of love and a reminder of the ethos of New Testament discipleship. The church forms as a byproduct when normal people listen and try to obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Finally, Dave gives clarity on our community invitation to Biblical Rest in July.

In this recording Matt gives answers to three simple questions: Why do church this way How does Leadership work? And what is the end purpose? Then Dave gives a quick orientation to Rule of Life and directs you the listener to engage with one using the resources on our website.

We felt the Lord leading our community to gather a couple more times before scattering into house churches for the Spring. This week Mike Brown shares with us a powerful and marking word on sacrificial love. We would encourage you to set apart some distraction-free time, grab a pen, a journal, and receive his message.

This week Kaity navigated us through the spiritual armor of God that Paul closes his letter with. She highlights the effort required to armor ourselves and others. As well as how apprentices of Jesus have access to a reality that is beyond their present circumstances, a reality that allows us to defend against even the legitimate trials and challenges we face in life.

Dave covers the second part of Ephesians 4 all the way through the first verses of Ephesians 6. He highlights Paul's vision of living worthy of the Gospel in our behaviors and positions of authority. He then outlines offers some cultural reflections explaining why we get stuck in Sin and how we can break free.

Dave covers the first part of Ephesians 4 highlighting Paul's vision of individual justification and communal unity. He then outlines two warnings regarding our American individualism and idealism.

Matt walks through Ephesians 3 highlighting Paul's ability to access the power and purpose of the Gospel. As followers of Jesus, we are invited and empowered to follow his example by overcoming disappointment in our lives and believing in others. 

This week we had the privilege of hosting a dear friend named Brandon Washington. Brandon serves as the pastor of preaching and vision at The Embassy Church in northeast Denver. In this survey of Ephesians 2, Brandon outlines how the holistic message of the Gospel necessitates both vertical and horizontal reconciliation. We pray you will be challenged and changed by his words.