In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson concludes a four week tour of the Bible, taking a special look at the role of the church in this, the fourth act of Scripture's epic drama.

In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson continues a quick tour of the Bible. In this, Act Four of the Story, we learn about the Inauguration of New Creation, the Consummation of New Creation, and the Improvisation of New Creation.

In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson continues a quick tour of the Bible. In this, Act Three of the Story, we learn that rescue is necessary, rescue is provided by God, and rescue must be received by faith

In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson leads us on a quick tour of the story of the Bible. Considering it as a four-act play, we explore the Beauty of Creation, the Brokenness of Creation, the Rescue of Creation, and the Renewal of Creation.

In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the last of our three priorities as a church: "sent with hope on the mission of Christ." Using Romans 8 as our guide, we discover the nature of Christan hope, the ground of Christian hope, and the difference Christian hope makes for our lives.

In this message from ecclesia (the church at the chip) in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the second of our three priorities as a church: "gathered in love as the community of Christ." Continuing to use Romans as our guide, we discover the importance of community, the marks of community, and the expression of community.

In this message from ecclesia in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the first of our three priorities as a church: "we are called to faith in the gospel of Christ." Using Romans 1:1-16 as our guide, we are able to discover the source of our call, the essence of our call, and the response to our call.

In this message from ecclesia in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson begins a five-part series on our unique thumbprint for ministry. This introductory message explores the weaknesses of two common ways of viewing church (as a place I attend, or as a product I consume), and suggests that church (ecclesia) should instead be viewed as a people who are called: Called to faith in the gospel of Christ; Gathered in love as the community of Christ, and Sent with hope on the mission of Christ.

In this message from Ecclesia in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the climax of Johns Gospel, when John tells us why he wrote this book: so that we might believe. But what does it mean to believe? The text instructs us by indicating the importance, the object, the essence, and the path to belief.