It is our family Sunday service. David explores the significance of scripture during the Christmas season, drawing parallels between the stories of Samuel and Jesus. David emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus's identity and purpose, the nature of our search for God, and the need to embrace God's presence in our lives. David encourages listeners to treasure the things of God and recognize that the search for God is over, as He is always present with us.

00:00 The Growth of Jesus and Samuel

05:53 Understanding Jesus's Presence

09:35 The Nature of Christianity

11:04 Treasuring God's Presence

12:05 The Invitation to Surrender

David concludes our Advent series exploring the themes of performance culture during Christmas, the anxiety it generates, and the silent gods that demand our attention. David highlights the story of Mary as an archetype of faith and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to God amidst societal pressures. Advent is a message of humility, trust, and the transformative power of prayer.

00:00 The Performance Culture of Christmas

07:21 Mary's Faithfulness and God's Favor

17:12 Mary: The Archetypal Human

23:21 The Prayer of 'Your Will Be Done'

26:45 Mary's Role in Spiritual Formation

28:09 The Table: A Reminder of Yes to God

Christin Woods continues our Advent series.

Christin unpacks themes of Advent, focusing on the tension between anticipation and dread as Christmas approaches. The message emphasizes the divine gift of joy, even in dark times, and the unexpected nature of God's kingdom as illustrated by John the Baptist's call to repentance. Christin discusses the importance of justice in God's kingdom and how true repentance leads to a life shaped by Christ. Ultimately, the conversation highlights God's judgment as a source of comfort and the call for the community to live in the light of Christ.

Chapters

00:00 Advent Reflections: Anticipation and Dread

03:09 The Gift of Joy in Darkness

06:12 Unexpected Messages: John the Baptist's Call

09:10 Repentance and Justice in God's Kingdom

12:04 God's Judgment as Comfort

15:04 Living in the Light of Christ

18:03 Preparing for Communion and Reflection

David continues our series on Advent, exploring the themes consumer culture, and the importance of focusing on the future rather than just the present. It discusses how society encourages a 'buy now' mentality, which can detract from our ability to think about the future. The speaker emphasizes the significance of the prophetic tradition in the Bible, which consistently points towards a hopeful future. The miraculous births of Zechariah and Mary are highlighted as examples of openness to God's future, and the conversation concludes with an invitation to trust in God's promises and to expect His work in our lives during the Advent season.

02:47 Consumer Culture and the Urgency to Buy

05:58 The Importance of Future Focus

08:52 Prophetic Tradition and God's Future

12:12 Miraculous Birth Stories: Zechariah and Mary

15:07 Mary's Response vs. Zechariah's Doubt

18:00 The Nature of God and Human Expectation

20:52 Living in the Tension of Advent

23:58 The Invitation of Advent: Expectation and Hope

Its is our first Advent Sunday. David explores the themes of Advent, self-care, and redemption, emphasizing that true spirituality is not about self-improvement but about recognizing the coming of Jesus and the redemption He offers. The David challenges the notion that individuals are the problem and instead highlights the importance of looking up and embracing the hope that Advent brings.

01:50Facing Uncertainty: Jesus' Message to His Disciples

07:39The Problem of Self-Care and Societal Pressures

13:33The True Nature of Advent: Embracing Redemption

It is Christ the King Sunday. David Harvey explores the themes of identity, the nature of modern life, and the significance of Christ as King. David discusses the implications of being the center of one's own story and contrasts this with the narrative of Christ the King, emphasizing that Jesus is not just a king but the King. The dialogue also delves into Pilate's role in the story of Jesus, questioning what it means to acknowledge Jesus as King in our lives. Ultimately, it invites listeners to consider their place in the story of Christ and the love that He offers to all.

Chapters

00:00 The Gospel Reading and Introduction

01:21 Navigating Life's Pathways

03:30 The Story of Our Lives

05:48 Cultural Impasse and Human Behavior

08:35 Christ the King Sunday

09:05 The Faithful Witness

12:29 Pilate's Dilemma

16:17 The Nature of Christ's Kingship

20:02 How Do We Fit Into His Story?

24:34 The King Who Loves Us

28:54 Invitation to the Table

David Harvey finishes off our our series, "(Not) Listening to Shame," preaching from Hebrews 10:23-25,

David Harvey continues our series unpacking Mark 12:38-44 and Hebrews 9:24-28.

Christin Woods continues our series from Mark 12:28-34.

David Harvey continues our series preaching from Mark 10:46-52 and Hebrews 7:23-28.