FCCHB Teaching Podcast

Scott continues our Christmas series by looking at "The East" and a group of characters we encounter in Matthew's gospel known as the Magi or Wisemen. As we reflect on Jesus's life and mission, we're challenged to consider that Jesus came not just for certain people but all people. And the question we're asked to wrestle with is this: are we good news to all people?

In this episode, Scott kicks off our new Christmas series. Each week, we're going to look at a different geographical location that is connected to the story of Jesus' birth. In this first week, we look at Rome. Now, there are many things Rome represents and means in the New Testament, but a big contrast we see between Rome and Jesus is an understanding of power. There is a worldly way power is exercised in a "power over" way of being and the way Jesus taught and modeled of a "power with" way of being. This message challenges us to consider which model we find ourselves operating and living in.

In this episode, Jericho shares a stand alone message about being people of presence. And one of the ways we do this is by getting to know our neighbors. This message challenges us to consider a different lens for evangelism and how we can use this holiday season to be present to those around us.

In this episode, Stephen concludes our series based on the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus' final words found in Matthew 7:7-27. As Jesus reaches his conclusion, he invites us to consider if we are those who merely hear his words, or those who choose to follow after him and build our lives upon a firm foundation.

In the episode, we continue in our series the sermon on the mount and look at Matthew chapter 7 where Jesus teaches about judgment. First, we define judgment and talk about what Jesus meant by that, which is different than how we often understand it. And second, we learn that Jesus invites us to embody truth and build others up. And all of this begins with engaging one another.   

In this episode we look at Matthew 6 where Jesus addresses the topic of money and worry. We talk about what it means to say, "Jesus is Lord" and to trust in Him in all things, even the things that bring us anxiety and worry.

In this episode, we explore Matthew 6:1-18 as we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This message explores some of the core faith practices we participate in as a church, and reflects on the truth that Christian faith is not primarily about answers, but about presence.

In this message, we look at the last 10 verses of Matthew 5 where Jesus teaches on turning the other cheek and loving our enemies. We learn that Jesus offers creative forms of resistance instead of retaliation, and reminds us that love, not revenge, is the heartbeat of God.

In this episode, we look at Jesus' teaching about the law found in Matthew 5. We ask a couple questions--what is the purpose of the law? And what did Jesus mean when he said he didn't come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it? We also discuss the meaning of Christian faith, that it is not a transaction, nor is it a list of dos and don'ts. Rather, it is about embodied transformation.

In this episode, we continue in our series the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus' teaching on being salt and light. As we discuss the purpose of the church and our influence in the world, we learn that our calling is to be people who are centered on Jesus and Missional.