Epiclesis

Mercy, we all need mercy. But mercy is not a "mood" of God, as biblical prayer counselor Brenda Zamorano says. It's one of His attributes. And just why do we need mercy? What is mercy, really? Join us for a wonderful conversation about shame and pain and, surprisingly, pride.

In a previous sermon, we looked at the ways that Jesus brought about a renewal of creation at His Baptism. Now, at His first miracle at the Wedding of Cana, we see a similar thing-- and more. Why was Jesus' first "sign" a miracle at a wedding? And how might His miracle both fulfill prophecy and point to a future feast? Join us!

Jesus does a breathtaking work of re-creation at the time of His baptism. On the annual Sunday that we focus on the Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Chris took a close look at the remarkable ways that Christ renews the whole of creation. Can you find earth, air, fire, and water-- the classic elements of creation-- at the Jordan River? Yes! Join us for a deep look at some very important theological truths, and then discover what they mean for walking out our baptisms in the world.

Do you need to find peace? On this fourth Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Peace, Pastor Chris took a look at what he called "peace's opposite:" Striving.  Along the way he talked about the symptoms of striving (you're going to want to hear those) and then the antidote. Where do you find peace? Join us!

On the third Sunday of Advent Pastor Rick asked, “What if some of us miss the other half of joy?” Looking at the season of Advent as an equation, we discover there are three “Rs” that are necessary for us to experience and express true joy and peace.

To access the musical refrain/chorus, "The Joy of the Lord," that Pastor Rick referred to, please click here.

You need to stop striving. But then that's easier said than done. What is striving, anyway, and isn't hard work and effort a good thing? Join Brenda Zamorano as she returns to the studio for another practical and powerful conversation.

On this second Sunday of Advent, we take a close look at love. "Love does," Pastor Chris says. So, what does love do? Join us for a look at Paul's letter to the Philippian church.

Join us as we explore Psalm 16. King David makes 3 radical statements about his relationship with the Lord. We compare Jesus to the worldly master. And our spiritual inheritance is the foundation for our life in Christ.

Pastor Chris takes a look at Psalm 146 and shows some of the wonderful ways it points to our King Jesus. Along the way we also considered how Jesus is the ultimate fulfiller of the role that God had intended for the Children of Israel. Jesus reigns supreme!

Biblical prayer counselor Brenda Zamorano was back in the studio to talk about loneliness. Are you lonely? As usual, Brenda shared some wonderful insights, and then she gave the surprising antidote.  Along the way, Pastor Chris reminded us of some timely and foundational truths about the Holy Spirit from the Church Father Basil the Great. Join us for another great conversation!