Warehouse 242 : Sunday Talks

A message from Mike Lawrie on Psalm 40.

A message from Wes Vander Lugt on Psalm 30. 

A message from Wes Vander Lugt on Psalm 22.

A message from Wes Vander Lugt on Psalm 13. 

Our weeping has a voice before the lord - it speaks, it communicates, it is a language unto itself - it is heard and translated by the Lord. God hears the voice of our weeping and he engages that conversation with a fierce and loyal love. 

We are living in the midst of a global pandemic, and many of our daily lives have been up-ended as we improvise our way through this new reality. All of the changes and restrictions, plus the uncertainty of how long the pandemic will last and what impact it will have, surface a whirlwind of emotion, whether fear, gratitude, confusion, peace, anger, and more. Do all these emotions belong in the life of faith? What do we do when we experience strong emotions, and how do we bring what we feel into conversation with God and others?

As God’s inspired prayer book, the Psalms show us what it’s like to interact with God in the midst of any situation. As a result, the Psalms are a fitting companion for times like these (or any other time!) because they give voice to every emotion and guide us in bringing those emotions into conversation with God. This series will explore how select Psalms help us practice emotional honesty, health, and resilience during these bewildering times, while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

This episode features "Psalm 1" by Lirturgical Folk

Mark 16:1-8 - Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, death itself is starting to work backwards and new life is blooming far as the curse is found. Jesus is alive, and by faith, you have come alive in him. Let nothing move you from your faith in a risen Jesus. Don’t let the coronavirus move you. Don’t let this quarantine move you. Keep standing on the rock of a risen Jesus.

Mark 14:32-42

Jesus experiences and knows both our physical exhaustion and our spiritual exhaustion. Your friendship with God doesn't depend on how well we keep watch with Jesus. Your friendship with God depends on the definitive work of Jesus on your behalf, which is a free gift. That is good news for the exhausted!

Mark 13: 32-36 - In the midst of chaos and crisis, Jesus calls us to discipleship.  May we surrender to our God who is steadfast, just, compassionate and purposed.

Mark 12:28-31 - When the contagious love of God takes hold of our hearts, we are set free to love God and our neighbors.