Teacher: Josh Wilson 

Text: Psalm 51 

Like David, we all have moments of failure that we instinctively want to conceal and hide, but Psalm 51 shows us that true healing and forgiveness begin when we bring our sins into the light. In this sermon, Pastor Josh invites us to trust in God's unfailing love and mercy, which are always available when we turn to Him in confession and repentance. A reflective and embodied practice of confession begins at minute 24.

Text: Psalm 91 

Teacher: Mandi Paszek 

In this exploration of Psalm 91, Mandi Paszek delves into the imagery of God as both a nurturing protector and a fierce defender, offering comfort and safety amidst life's storms. Mandi encourages us to see God not just as a distant shelter but as an active, loving presence that can transform our experience of fear and anxiety. When we bring our worries to God, we can experience God's presence as our true refuge and source of hope. 

Teacher: Josh Wilson 

Text: Psalm 94 

Pastor Josh continues our Summer in the Psalms series talking about God’s righteousness and justice as seen in Psalm 94. Josh reminds us that while we may feel powerless against pervasive injustices, we can trust God to be the ultimate judge who brings about justice. Instead of resorting to retaliation or despair, we are invited to channel our anger into advocacy and prayer, knowing that God sees all and will ultimately set all things to right. Following the teaching, there is a guided prayer practice which begins at minute 28:40. 

Teacher: Aly Wilson 

Text: Psalm 13 

Pastor Aly Wilson reflects on Psalm 13, highlighting the reality of unavoidable pain and the human instinct to avoid it. She emphasizes that lament, as demonstrated by David, is a vital spiritual practice allowing us to bring our deepest sorrows before God, who is intimately concerned with our pain. Despite the discomfort of lament, it opens a path to divine comfort and renewal, revealing that God is present and caring, even in our darkest moments. Following the teaching, there is a guided practice of lament which begins at minute 26:00. 

Text: Psalm 89 

Teacher: Josh Wilson 

In this sermon on Psalm 89, Pastor Josh explores the theme of God's faithfulness amidst life's uncertainties. He highlights how the psalmist grapples with God's promises in the face of challenges and disappointments. Drawing on personal and Biblical examples, Josh encourages listeners to trust in God's faithfulness even when circumstances are difficult, emphasizing that God's ways may not always align with our expectations but are ultimately for our good.

Text: Psalm 29 

Teacher: Josh Wilson 

Psalm 29 unveils the glory and majesty of God as depicted through a thunderstorm. Pastor Josh encourages us to recognize and ascribe to God the glory that is due. Josh underscores the importance of recovering a sense of wonder in God's presence, which brings transformation and peace amid life's challenges. Following the teaching, there is a guided imaginative prayer practice which begins at minute 24:00.

Teacher: Mandi Paszek

Text: Matthew 18:21-35

Mandi Paszek concludes our sermon series on the parables with a teaching on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, which issues a challenging call to both recognize that we need forgiveness and to extend forgiveness to others. Mandi invites us to reflect on the obstacles we face when it comes to forgiveness and the reality that forgiveness is at the center of God’s plan for healing our world. 

Teacher: Josh Wilson

Text: Matthew 25:14-30 NIV

In this sermon, Pastor Josh delves into the Parable of the Bags of Gold from Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of leveraging all that God has given us for His Kingdom. Drawing a parallel to Kodak's downfall due to playing it safe, Josh highlights three caution flags that can hinder our stewardship: forgetting our role as trustees, comparing ourselves to others, and believing false narratives about God. Pastor Josh challenges us to step boldly into our God-given potential and faithfully invest our gifts for God's glory.

Teacher: Rashad Clemons

Text: Luke 18:9-14

Jesus' Parable of The Pharisee and The Tax Collector teaches us about the posture of heart that gets God's attention: humility. In this sermon, Rashad talks about the allure and danger of self-righteousness in the spiritual life, and God's invitation to come before him as we are, in need of His mercy and grace. 

Teacher: Josh Wilson 

Text: Luke 10:25–37

Who is my neighbor? Pastor Josh unpacks the story of the Good Samaritan, explaining why this is actually the wrong question to be asking. Instead, Jesus calls us to a total devotion to God which expresses itself in love for neighbor and asks the question: “Who can I neighbor?”