Jesus was tempted to reveal himself publicly in a grand spectacle of awesome power. And the Devil himself did his best to get Jesus to choose this quick and easy path to fame instead of the way of suffering and sacrifice. His message was essentially, "You can have the Crown without the Cross!" Wouldn't that be nice? In this teaching we see that because Jesus endured and prevailed through temptation, he invites us to approach him with confidence, rather than fear. He knows what it's like to be tempted just as we do, and he longs to help us and give us grace.

If you had all the powers of God, what would you do? How long would it take for things to go sideways? The reality is all of us have hearts and motives that are deformed and stunted by sin. Even the best of our motives and intentions end up a mixed bag. In this teaching, we look at the reality of temptation and spiritual warfare. And we consider how Jesus Himself engaged with and responded to the same temptations we all face today. Where do you feel the strongest pull to prove yourself to others? And how might Jesus want to meet you there?

It's hard to rest if you don't know where you are. But there's a deep peace that can come from understanding where you are, where you're going, and what the next step is. In this teaching, we consider this approach toward our spiritual lives and see how we can discern our stages and next steps of spiritual growth with some helpful categories. What's your stage of apprenticeship to Jesus and where is he calling you to take a next step?

Most of us don't like limits placed on us. We instinctually believe that the Good Life is actually beyond our limits, out another step or two. And we bring this suspicion into our relationship with God. In fact, pushing past our limits and trying to be like God is our original sin all the way back in the Garden of Eden. In this teaching we explore our natural revulsion against our God-given limits and the crushing consequences of trying to hold the world up on our own. We also hear again the gentle call of Jesus to come back to him, lay it down, discover the surprising gift of limits, and rest.

For those with ears to hear, Jesus' command to "Love your neighbor as yourself" has first a cynical insight, followed by a profoundly kind invitation. Because, the problem is, most of us don't really love ourselves well. And that affects our ability to love others. In this teaching, we take a look at this difficult insight and also discover the wonderful kindness of God as he teaches us to love ourselves as he does. We look at practical ways we can takes steps to love and care for ourselves well and how that can spur us toward greater love for our neighbors.

What if the greatest threat to your spiritual life is actually hurry? How might that cause you to reevaluate the pace of your life - both internal and external? In this teaching we consider the state of our busy, distracted lives and how our tendency toward hurry impacts our spiritual wellbeing and ability to grow in Christlikeness. In Christ we see one who lived with purpose and urgency, but never haste. How might your relationships, recreation, and habits change and grow if you slowed down?

Who has time to practice a Sabbath day of rest? In today's world, it often seems like if we slow down and take a break, the world will come crashing down from our shoulders. But what if the practice of Sabbath isn't only possible today, but it's a life saving gift from our loving Heavenly Father. In this teaching we look at the ancient practice of Sabbath and see how we can recover a deeply restful inner life through its practice in our lives today. We also get practical talking about how this could look as we implement it in our weeks. How might Sabbath help you literally recover your life?

Quick, list off the foundational practices of the Christian life. Did resting make the list? For many today, the spiritual practice of deep resting in Christ has been painted over with distraction and busyness. This teaching begins a new series on resting by rediscovering an ancient tool for orienting your life around the way of Jesus: A Rule of Life. What might your Rule of Life look like? And how might it help you really rest?

I know where we've been. But....what's next? Mosaic Church is excited to share our vision with you! In this special teaching, we shared what God has done, what he's up to now, and where we're headed together as we seek to follow Him in Manhattan, KS in 2023. We also got to hear testimonies from two who have joined with us during the merger season, Brian Peterson and Tracy Emery. No matter where you're at in your journey of faith, we've got a place for you. Come and see.

You don't actually have to tithe. A significant foundation of the Good News is that grace takes you further than law. This applies not only to our spiritual state in relation to God through Christ, but also to how we're called to give our money. In this teaching we look at misunderstandings about giving in our discipleship to Christ and how a motivation based on grace frees up more resources for Kingdom work through radical sacrificial generosity. And it blesses others far more in the process. How might grace take you further in your approach toward giving?