Epiclesis

On this Pentecost Sunday we investigate when and how Jesus had already answered the two questions of the crowd in Jerusalem. What was it that Jesus wanted his disciples to grab hold of about the work of the Holy Spirit? How do these actions of the Holy Spirt serve as a template for the leaders of a local church? Join us as we dive into Acts 2 and John 16.

Stephen, Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and Salvador Dali all came together in this Ascension Sunday sermon. What does Christ's bodily ascension into heaven mean for us? Join us as we look closely at our hope and our inheritance.

Too many people have a hard time receiving it, but they surely need to hear it: God loves you. In this passage from John's Gospel, we also learn that Jesus has called us his friends. What do friends do? Join us for a much-needed reminder that God loves us.

How do we abide in Christ? Jesus talks about him being the vine as we are the branches. Are there some practical ways we can remain in him-- and how might his talk about vines and vineyards reach back to important Old Testament themes? Join us!

There are two powerful sermons by Peter in the Book of Acts, followed by another powerful testimony before angry religious leaders. Those bold, amazing words, plus the perhaps lesser-known prayer that comes after Peter and John are released from custody, are stunning examples for us to follow in these upside-down, chaotic days.

There seems to be a trend these days of former high-profile evangelicals abandoning the faith. Who are these ex-vangelicals, and why are they leaving? Join Dr. Ellen Koehler as she and Pastor Chris talk postmodern deconstruction and share thoughts on what to do about it.

The Apostle John writes that we are children of God. So, do you get along with your siblings? That passage of Scripture got Pastor Chris thinking about the Garden in the long ago-- including the devil's lie and two warring brothers-- and also the recent royal funeral in England. How in the world might all this fit together? Join us!

After Jesus' resurrection, the disciples are hiding in the upper room. Thomas misses an opportunity to exercise faith. John offers encouragement to those of us who never stood face to face with Jesus. Join us as we unpack John 20:19-31, and answer the question, "Now What?"

On the first Resurrection Sunday, two travelers on the road to Emmaus got the best Bible study in the history of the world. Do you remember the story? Two of Jesus' disciples were headed home, sad and downcast after the death of their rabbi. But the Bible tells us that Jesus Himself came along beside them in their long walk home-- and He taught walked them through all the Scriptures and showed them how they pointed to Him. What do you think that Bible study must have been like? What do you think Jesus might have said? On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Chris made an attempt to show what that best Bible study in the history of the world might have been like.

When is Jesus glorified? Where does the glory of the Lord reside today and how does that reality shape both our Holy Week adventure and daily living?  On this Palm Sunday, we explore how the triumphal entry of Jesus seems not to make sense in Mark 11. We consider that something bigger must be going on, and we look how the presence and glory of the Lord are the keys to the disciples remembering and realizing all the Scriptures have to say about Jesus.