Kindred Church Podcast

“Who will be saved?” That’s a foundational question that people of faith have been wrestling with for millenia. Answers to that question have profound implications for the ways we think about who God loves and how God loves. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore how several prominent Christian traditions have sought to answer that question, and we’ll be reminded of the steadfast certainty of God’s unconditional love. Join us as we conclude our series, “Saved.”

Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-12

The cross is the most recognizable symbol of the Christian faith. And virtually all types of Christians affirm that “Jesus died to save us.” But what exactly does that mean? In today’s sermon we’ll explore several flaws in one popular understanding of the cross, and then we’ll find in Scripture a more faithful, more beautiful perspective on the meanings of Jesus’ death. Join us as we continue our series, “Saved.”

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Many of us were taught that salvation is all about going to heaven when we die. Whether we were told to pray a specific prayer or behave a certain way, we were given the goal of getting into heaven. But that perspective on salvation leaves a lot of stuff (and, often, a lot of people) out. And as we’ll see in today’s sermon, Scripture paints a much more expansive, inclusive picture of salvation. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Saved.” 

Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6

Many of us have been through a season of life so crushing that we simply couldn’t see a way forward. And some of us are in one of those hard seasons right now. When we’re in that dark place, hope can feel completely impossible. But in today’s sermon, we’ll explore a powerful truth: When we can’t see a way forward, there’s always more than meets the eye. Join us as we discover the life-changing hope of Easter! 

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-24

Jesus didn’t shrink back from who he was called to be—and neither should you. In today’s sermon, we’ll discover that Palm Sunday isn’t just a quaint biblical story about a donkey and palm branches. It’s a divine invitation to step into your purpose. Join us as we conclude our series, “The Way.”

Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-10

When we hear the word “evangelism,” many of us understandably recoil. It’s a word that has so much baggage that it’s tempting to drop the word from our spiritual vocabulary and perhaps to drop the whole idea of evangelism altogether. But in today’s sermon, we’ll try to strip away the baggage and explore the original meaning of the “e-word.” In the process, we’ll discover what evangelism meant to Jesus, the surprising way he did it, and what his example means for us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.” 

Scripture Reading: John 4:3-10

Many of us find ourselves in the middle of a storm right now. Whether it’s the storm of financial stress, parenting struggles, career challenges, feelings of unworthiness, federal policy changes, or all of that and more…it can feel impossible to find peace. But in today’s sermon, we’ll discover that Jesus is our calm through the fiercest storms that may come our way, and nothing in this world can shake the peace that he provides. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.” 

Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41

A central part of Jesus’ mission was to announce, inaugurate, embody, describe, and guide us into a bold new reality that he calls the “Kingdom of God.” It’s safe to say that the “Kingdom” is what Jesus is all about. And as his followers, the “Kingdom” is what Jesus calls us to be all about. So how do we do that? What does it look like for us to live into this “Kingdom”? In today’s sermon, Jesus is the preacher and we’ll hear him answer this question in his own words, unfiltered. Buckle up! And join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5 - 7

Jesus heals! For 2,000 years this important truth has inspired extraordinary hope...and it has also raised faith-shaking questions. So in today’s sermon we’ll explore the healing power of Jesus, we’ll wrestle with some hard questions it raises, and we’ll consider how Jesus’ healing applies to us today. Join us as we continue our series, “The Way.”

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:38-43

There seems to be a growing number of people in our society (some with great political power) who identify themselves and their stances as “Christian” but whose actions do not reflect the life and teachings of Jesus. And if we’re honest, sometimes we’re among them (gulp!). So in today’s sermon we’ll begin exploring some of the most central themes in Jesus’ life and teaching in order to rediscover what Jesus is really all about. Join us as we begin our new series, “The Way.” 

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-13