This famous story has many lessons to be learned. In this episode we learn 3 ways of being in the Kingdom; we also learn what to do with our offerings when they are insufficient. 

Date: September 24, 2023

Scripture: John 6:1-15

The very first capital campaign Moses led, ended in a strange request. We can learn something from the Israelites response to the opportunity to give to the Lord’s work.

Preached: September 17, 2023

Scripture: Exodus 36:1-7

Four men with leprosy stumble upon incredible fortune (providence), this puts them in a position of choosing between greed or generosity. Their response teaches us how to view material wealth properly. Listen as Pastor Meshach introduces them.

Scripture: 2 King 7:1-16

Preached: September 10, 2023

The Widow of Zarephath obeys, even when it seems foolish, and is blessed. Why did she do this? What can we learn from her foolish obedience and from the God that calls her and us into such trust that leads to salvation? Join us as Pastor Meshach introduces the widow of Zarephath.

Preached: 9/4/2023

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-17

Epaphras doesn’t get much buzz in the bible, but what he is known for sets an example for all of us who would participate in God’s work of salvation. He is one of the original prayer warriors. Listen as Pastor Meshach shares 3 things we can learn from Epaphras on prayer.

Preached: August 6, 2023

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Jesus and his disciples have crossed into Cannanite country to rest, but immediately his presence is known as a woman with a demon possessed daughter seeks him out. Her faith is tested and proven to be great when she refuses to leave without the thing she sought from Christ. Join us as pastor Meshach teaches on why this woman's faith is so great.

Preached: July 16, 2023

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Bartimaeus couldn't see, but he could shout! He would not let the crowd keep him from getting the attention of the one who could deliver him. He is an example to us of the necessity of chutzpah and positive stubborn determination to receive from the Lord. Join us as pastor Meshach introduces to us a man formerly known as Blind Bartimaeus.

Preached: July 9, 2023

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Naaman is a man who is the envy of all others. He has rank, status, wealth, and connections, but after all that is said about him, there is one thing that stands above them... he has leprosy. In this story, his deliverance comes by surprising means... humility. Join Pastor Meshach as he introduces us to Naaman.

Preached: July 2, 2023

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Transformation was never meant to stay private. In this final session we ask what it looks like when formation actually works — in your home, your workplace, your neighborhood. We look at the local church as a Trinitarian community, not a service provider, and close with a reframe that might change how you think about your ordinary week.

We often talk about taking Jesus with us places. What if we reversed that — and brought our lives to him instead?

Formation Lab is a four-week course from Northminster Presbyterian Church on what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus — not just a believer.

Nobody performs their way to mastery — they train their way there. In this session we explore Willard's VIM framework: the Vision that captures the heart, the Intention that turns admiration into decision, and the Means — the spiritual disciplines that arrange your life so God can do what only he can do.

The goal isn't trying harder. It's training differently.

Formation Lab is a four-week course from Northminster Presbyterian Church on what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus — not just a believer.