Where does the human story begin? Does it begin with war, conflict, or pain? Or does it begin in delight, joy, and wonder? How we choose to tell a story matters greatly. In Genesis, pastor Emmanuel explains, God begins the human story in Eden (“Delight”). He calls humans not to work “for” him but to work “with” Him. This makes all the difference. Tune in to hear how God’s grace shows up along the way.

What do we mean when we say, “Jesus”? People often talk about Jesus in a way that matches their preconceived notions about who he is and what he came to do. They tend to follow a Jesus that looks like them, acts like them, and affirms their every action. But what does God say about Jesus? What does Jesus say about himself? What does Matthew’s gospel want us to know about the real Jesus. Tune in as Pastor Emmanuel preaches on Matthew 17:1-19.

What does it mean to be great? Some people might think that greatness is about possessing great skill, strength, or attaining great success. What if greatness is not measured in those things we achieve? What if greatness is about receiving an identity, a call, and a community? Jesus, the One who is truly great, calls us to himself. In the process, all those who identify become truly great. Tune in to this sermon by Pastor Emmanuel to learn more.

What does it mean to be truly happy? For some people, happiness has to do with external circumstances. It might mean stumbling upon riches or even attaining perfect health. But Jesus redefines what it means to be truly happy. Tune in to learn more about what true happiness is according to the vision we find in the Sermon on the Mount.

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God? And what does it mean for how we see judgment, sin, and death? How does the life and work of Jesus Christ change the way we see forgiveness? Jesus shows us the price of forgiveness in the sacrifice he offers for the world. Tune in to learn more.

Who are you, really? It can be tempting to define ourselves in all sorts of ways. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s poem, Who Am I? hints at this temptation. Are you what others say about you? Are you what you say about yourself? What if our true identity is revealed as we look at Jesus and his true identity? Tune in to learn more about how Jesus reveals who we truly are.

When we think of God, it can be easy to imagine all the images we find in popular culture. From movies, to novels, and songs, culture presents us with many images of who God is and what he is like. But what if all those images have betrayed us? What if God has given us something better than the images we find in popular culture. Tune in as we learn how Jesus is the perfect image and revelation of God.

The opening pages of the Harry Potter series tells us about a boy who lived. Much like those books, the books of Exodus and Matthew, tell us about another boy who lived. Because this boy, Jesus Christ, lived, we too can find life––even as the powers of darkness threaten to take life. Find out more by tuning in to this Sunday message by Pastor Emmanuel.

In Advent, we not only await the coming King, we are also challenged to accept the coming King. In Matthew 1, we see the challenge and the good news that the coming king offers all those who wait for him. Tune in to learn more.

In Advent, we wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Apostles’ Creed affirms that one day Jesus Christ will return to judge to the living and the dead. As we wait, however, there are challenges. One of those challenges is doubt. What do we do when faith clashes with experience? What do we do when certainty turns to questioning? What do we do with doubt? Tune in to learn more.