The Local Church

July 30, 2023

This week, as part of our “That’s What He Said” series on the identity of Jesus in his own words, Brent asks, “What does it mean that Jesus is Lord?"

In this sermon, you'll:

• learn to embrace life's absurdity and find wonder in everyday moments
• discover the political resistance behind the confession, "Jesus is Lord"
• understand the importance of aligning your actions with what you believe
• ponder what you're centering your life around
• and embrace the strange, countercultural choices driven by faith.

Scripture: Luke 6:43–49

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July 23, 2023

We’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw this week to continue our series, “That’s What He Said," on the identity of Jesus in his own words. This week, Jen Garcia Bashaw teaches about what it means that Jesus is “the Way.” Spoiler alert: It may not be with you think.

Scripture: John 14:1–7

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July 16, 2023

Brent kicks off a new sermon series digging into the words of Jesus to get a more robust understanding of who he is and what it means to follow him.

Scripture: John 15:12–17

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July 9, 2023

This week, Brent wraps up our “The Gospel According To” series with some good news about God’s love and the effect it has on our being.

Scripture: Matthew 9:18–26; 1 John 4:7–21

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July 2, 2023

This week, as part of our “The Gospel According To” series, Rajeev shares some good news about how Jesus' hope in imperfect disciples gives us hope for tomorrow and helps us live well in our community and the world.

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

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June 25, 2023

In this second week of The Gospel According To, Brent chats with Stephanie Terry from WEBB Squared and CORE. Stephanie shares how her faith and spirituality help her navigate challenges and find hope in people and God's goodness.

Scripture: Psalm 46

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June 18, 2023

This week, we kick off a summer series that’s all about good news. This week, Brent sits down with Dakota Philbrick of Love Chatham for a conversation about his journey, hope in the midst of despair, and the good news he’s a part of.

Scripture: Luke 10:1–12

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June 4, 2023

Trinity Sunday celebrates the doctrine of the Trinity and the idea that the very nature and being of God is community. The Great Commission, often misused for colonization and coercion, should be reimagined as an invitation to learn together and build inclusive friendships rooted in the way of love revealed in Trinity.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

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May 21, 2023

It’s the final week of Easter, and our Embrace the Awkward is coming to a close, too. This week: The real reason Brent became a Methodist pastor, learning how to drive stick, and Jesus saying, “Your turn."

Scripture: [Acts 1:1-11](URL here)

Here's the podcast Brent referenced on Sunday morning: No Small Endeavor with Fr. John Dear

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May 14, 2023

This week, with a whole lot of awkwardness, Brent shares about why hugs are good for you, why Peter might put on his clothes before jumping in the water, and the power of being seen, known, and loved.

Scripture: John 21:1-19

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