PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:7

The story of our lives and our world are playing themselves out in the context of a much grander and greater story, and we’re invited to see that bigger story as one of renewal and resurrection. 

MATTHEW 5: 1-11, 43-48

Today’s passage is about peace. It’s an invitation to live a whole, vibrant, connected life. How do we live in a polarized world without becoming more bitter and exhausted? How do we become more hopeful, engaged, peaceful, and loving? 

JOHN 10: 1-18

We often forget that we are completely and totally vulnerable and dependent throughout our lives. We like to think that we’re self-made and independent, but even our breath does not belong to us. 

Today, we’re invited to consider our dependence upon Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

JOHN 8:31-36

Today’s passage asks us the question, “What does true freedom look like?” 

MARK 10:35-45

What is real greatness? In today’s passage, Jesus’ followers wrestle with this question, and we’re invited to consider what it looks lke in our own lives. 

MARK 10: 17-31

Where is your wealth? What do you treasure or value? In today’s gospel passage, Jesus gives us a warning, counsel, and an invitation. 

MARK 8:22-31

Being able to see clearly opens up the realities of this world and allows us to experience a new kind of depth and connection. Today, Jesus shows us that we are all spiritually blind in some way, and he invites us to learn how to see. 

MARK 9:30-37

No matter where we are in our journey of life, we’re faced with the questions:

What does it mean to be great? 

How do we continue to contribute throughout our lives? In today’s passage, Jesus tells us what it looks like to “achieve greatness.” 

MATTHEW 5:43-48

What Jesus taught, preached, and commanded in the Sermon on the Mount is nothing less than staggering. In today’s sermon, we explore why Jesus commands us to love our enemies, Jesus’ invitation to actually become like him, and how this kind of transformation happens. 

MARK 7: 24-37

Often Jesus will say things that, on the surface, are perplexing. In today’s gospel reading, we see Jesus giving people exactly what they need by moving toward the pain points of their lives and enacting healing. 

Can you identify any pain points that Jesus is moving toward or touching?