A God Who Responds (Luke 7:1-10) - Ryan Kenny

Often in life, there are certain criteria or expectations needing to be met in order to receive something or have someone respond to us. What about when we aren’t getting it right, or we just aren’t alright, does God still respond?

Suffers Under Powerful People (Q & A + Communion) - Tim Geddert

Jesus is probably most known for being crucified. He willingly led the kind of life that resulted in the powers bringing down their wrath upon him.

Distrusts the Larger Culture (Mark 13) - Ryan Kenny

Jesus was not simply one who left others feeling positive and optimistic. He regularly encouraged others to see that much of what they assumed and expected about their larger world, wouldn’t last forever.

Heals Those Who Struggle (Mark 5:2-13 & 25-34) - Ryan Kenny

Jesus had a reputation for physically healing the sick and spiritually delivering those who were oppressed. People came to him to find deliverance from all sorts of personal pain.

Teaches in Complex Parables (Mark 4:1-20) - Brian Ross

Jesus regularly taught people about spiritual truths. However, his speaking and sharing invited people to deeper levels of reflection and was anything but simple and clear.

Calls Others to Learn (Mark 1:16-20; 6:7-11) - Tim Geddert

Jesus invited others to find personal change by actively following his patten. As part of this way of life, he called them to also impact the lives of others.

Engages in Spiritual Practices (Mark 1:9-13; 35-37) - Ryan Kenny

Jesus made his personal formation, his inner connection with our Creator, a top priority. Out of these spiritual experiences, he invited others to also find this new kind of life.

Normal or New? (Galatians 6:7-16) - Daniel Dominguez

Powerful people want to be in control of others. They assume it is best to assure that others live normal, decent lives, as the larger culture expects of them. But the Spirit of God leads us to become people that are something completely new and different than most of our peers.

Freedom or Flesh? (Galatians 5:13-26) - Ryan Kenny

Genuine people, according to our culture, follow their interests and not the rules others place on them. However, spiritual freedom is demonstrated through controlled goodness, and not simply through pleasing our appetites. 

Comfort or Christ? (Galatians 4:8-11. 17-20) - Ryan Kenny

Life is hard. Our world feels chaotic and unpredictable. In times like these, it is often tempting to “go back” to living like our old, familiar patterns. But the Way of Jesus consistently calls us to what is new and better, even if it is somewhat uncomfortable.