Imago Dei Teachings: Recent Episodes
Imago Dei Church
Weekly teachings from Imago Dei Church in Peoria, IL. At Imago Dei, we believe that each person’s spiritual journey is unique and complex, so we meet people where they are, encourage honest questions, and prop each other up as we take the next step.
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner leads us on the Third Sunday of Lent.
Pastor Melinda sparks Renner
February 25th, 2024 Livestream
Mandy Kampen leads us in the Third Sunday of Lent.
Mandy Kampen
February 25th, 2024 Livestream
Bryan Holmes leads us in the first Week of Lent.
Bryan Holmes
February 18th, 2024 Livestream
Where do we go when we die? How did the biblical view of heaven and hell change between the Old and New Testaments? Most importantly, how does our view of the afterlife affect our lives? Join us this Sunday as we discuss the biblical view of the afterlife in light of Second Temple Judaism
Pastor Melidnda Sparks-Renner
February 11th, 2024 Livestream
Who is the Devil? Where did he come from? What does Scripture say about Satan? Most importantly, why does a discussion of Satan matter to us? Join us as Pastor Melinda leads us in a discussion about the Bible’s greatest antagonist.
Pastor Melidnda Sparks-Renner
February 4th, 2024 Livestream
What are Demons? Where do they come from? Join us as we explore the nature of demons in the gospel of Mark together, led by Pastor Melinda.
Pastor Melidnda Sparks-Renner
January 28th, 2024 Livestream
Why do we, as Christians, practice Baptism? What does it mean and where did it come from? Join us as Pastor Melinda explores the origins of baptism and the broader period of second-temple Judaism
Pastor Melidnda Sparks-Renner
January 21st, 2024 Livestream
Who were the wise men, and what were They doing? Let’s explore the Story of Epiphany together with Mandy Kampen and see what we can learn from it.
Mandy Kampen
January 7th, 2024
Let’s celebrate Christmas Eve together!
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
December 24th, 2023
How does Mary compare to the biblical heroines of the Old Testament? What Sets her apart? Let’s learn together as Pastor Melinda leads us through exploring Mary’s time spent with Elizabeth as it was written Luke 1:39-58
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
December 17th, 2023
What can we learn from Joseph, the father of Jesus? How does Joseph teach us to break the cycles and traditions of our society and choose a better way to be in the world?
Bryan Holmes
December 10th, 2023
It must have been Terrifying for Mary to discover that she would be the Mother of Jesus, especially in a world so dangerous for an unmarried, pregnant woman. Let’s talk about how God Meets us in our fear
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
December 3rd, 2023 Livestream
Family can be complicated and messy at times. Let’s talk about Jesus’s family and what the lineage of Jesus, as written in the first chapter of Matthew, says about what God values and who Jesus is.
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
November 26th, 2023 Livestream
This morning, let’s learn about Jesus the Good Shepherd using the Godly Play tools andMethod.
Holly Earleson
November 19th, 2023 Livestream
What can the Story of Zacchaeus teach us about Salvation? Join us this Sunday as we explore the Story of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus.
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
November 12th, 2023 Livestream
Watch Maya Isabel De Leon, a principal ballerina, dance to the Story of Queen Esther
Maya Isabel de Leon
November 5th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this Sunday as we talk about prayer, what prayer means, and how to pray with Vicky Brown.
Vicky Brown
October 29th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this Sunday as we explore Scripture and how to read it in a way that promotes Spiritual Growth and formation with Bryan Holmes.
Bryan Holmes
October 22nd, 2023 Livestream
Join us this Sunday as our worship leaders lead us through an all-music Sunday exploring the intersections between Spiritual Formation and Music.
Libby Moore, JJ Simpson, Sarah Dyer
October 15th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this Sunday as Vicky Brown walks us through the process of developing spiritual awareness.
Vicky Brown
October 8th, 2023 Livestream
Are you friends with your body? Or, do you see your body as an adversary? Let’s find out together as Brian Holmes Dives into the connection between our body and our spiritual development.
Bryan Holmes
October 1st, 2023 Livestream
Join us as Vicky and Mandy explore and explain the function and history of Imago Dei’s five Directives
Vicky Brown, Mandy Kampen
September 24th, 2023 Livestream
Join us for Imagos’ 2023 Vision Sunday. Hear all about Imago's different ministry teams, and discover new ways you can volunteer and support Imago Dei as well as find connections with others.
Holly Earleson, Dan Moore, Libby Moore, Joel Mccormick, Kyle Endress, Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
September 17th, 2023 Livestream
Join us as Imago celebrates its 2nd annual Church Homecoming! Listen to Holly Earleson and Mandy Kampen give their testimony on the importance being a part of a church community.
Holly Earleson and Mandy Kampen
September 10th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this week as Melinda Sparks-Renner continues our Sermon series on Jonah. What can we learn from Jonah, the rebellious prophet known for becoming “turf in surf”? What does his story teach us about God’s love and God’s mercy?
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
August 27th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this week as JJ Simpson continues our Sermon series on Jonah. What can we learn from Jonah, the rebellious prophet known for becoming “turf in surf”? What does his story teach us about God’s love and God’s mercy?
JJ Simpson
August 20th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this week as Melinda continues our Sermon series on Jonah. What can we learn from Jonah, the rebellious prophet known for becoming “turf in surf”? What does his story teach us about God’s love and God’s mercy?
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
August 13th, 2023 Livestream
Join us this week as Melinda opens up our Sermon series on Jonah. What can we learn from Jonah, the rebellious prophet known for becoming “turf in surf”? What does his story teach us about God’s love and God’s mercy?
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
August 6th, 2023 Livestream
This week Mandy Kampen, from the teaching team, will be finishing our “Weird People Doing Weird Things” Sermon series by telling the story of Jezebel through the eyes of Jezebel. What can we learn from one of the most infamous women of the bible?
Mandy Kampen from the Teaching Team
June 30th, 2023 Livestream
This week we join our LGBTQIA siblings in celebrating pride. Mandy will also be teaching about Jesus healing the leper out of Mark 1:40-45.
Mandy Kampen from the Teaching Team
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June 25th, 2023 Livestream
This week, Pastor Melinda will be teaching us all about Tamar and the crazy relationship between her, her late husband’s brothers, and her father-in-law, Judah. What can this story teach us about the ancient Israelites? What can we take from this story today?
Pastor Melinda Sparks Renner
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June 18th, 2023 Livestream
Tune in to hear a brief recap of the June 4th-11th Honduras Mission teams’ trip to Honduras.
Honduras Mission Team
July 23rd, 2023 Livestream
Where Johnathan and David Gay Lovers? Maybe? We discuss the possibility with Pastor Melinda. we will also be discussing what this relationship can teach us about love in general.
Pastor Melinda Sparks-Renner
July 16th, 2023 Livestream
This week, Mandy Taught us all about Jephthah, a man who engineered a genocide and murdered his own daughter. What can we learn about God through his story?
Mandy Kampen of the Teaching Team
July 9th, 2023 Livestream
Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Note: Some sensitive topics are discussed during this sermon
Scripture Reading: Luke 8:26-39 Note: Some sensitive topics are discussed during this sermon
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 58:6-12 Note: Some sensitive topics are discussed during this sermon
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Note: Some sensitive topics are discussed during this sermon
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-11 Book: Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods
Panel Discussion with Pastor Josh LeeJoined by Guests Pastor Matt and Pastor Tony of Quest Church in Novato, CA
The Rev. Jonathan Thomas serves as Co-Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Peoria. He received his M.Div. degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he first met his wife, Jenny. After getting married they looked for a church they could serve together as priests and found the wonderful congregation of St. Paul's to be the sort of place willing to try something new. He previously served on the staff in churches in Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Pastor Heather Robertson is delighted to co-pastor St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. New to this faith community, while coming home to Pekin, she marvels at the experience of this current journey. Saying yes to God even when it seems impossible has been a theme for a while now. Currently completing her seminary education at Garrett-Evanagelical Theological Seminary, while being mom to three amazing kids with an unbelievable partner, life is certainly full. Only the movement of the Spirit could make it possible. May we all see with new eyes (from a distance) and hear with new ears the story of resurrection waiting to shock and awe us yet again.