Tree of Life: Recent Episodes
Brandon McCulloch
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
The last sermon series from Pastor Brandon will present his "last words" to Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks. These last words will put in one place his core teachings.
This sermon explores the concept of New Creation in John's Gospel. Early Christians called Sunday the eighth day because on it, Christ inaugurated the new creation through His resurrection. What does it mean for us to live as people of the eight day—of the New Creation?
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explore liturgy and how it provides the soul entry to the presence of God.
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This message explores how to read poetry in the Bible and how it work on us.
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the use of imagery in our faith.
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the reality of the spiritual realm and what it means for us.
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be. This sermon explores the reality of the spiritual realm and what it means for us.
We tend to read the Bible in a worldview boxed by the literal, material, and rational. Imagination wants to open a window to a vision of who we are called to be.
A sermon through Peter's perspective as we experience the gospel through narrative storytelling just as the early Christians would have.
The Gospel of Mark is Peter's telling of the Jesus story, copied down by Mark his disciple. It is believed to have been a storytelling guide for performers to share the Jesus story at dinner parties. Unlike Matthew and Luke, which begin with memorial nativity stories, or John's famous "In the beginning," Mark begins in the wilderness. Jesus came to transform deserts into gardens.
Jesus' first miracle reveals His glory to His disciples. He will also reveal His glory to us if we do whatever He tells us to.
Christ entered the waters so that we can enter into Him in baptism. This concept has powerful implications for how we overcome sin today.
The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.
The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.
The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.
We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.
We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.
At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.
At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.
Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.
Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.
Can a Christian really be justified by works? Does not Paul say this is impossible and that we are justified by faith alone? In this challenging section of Scripture, we must keep in mind James' goal: to disciple Christian wholeness—a salvation stronger than straw.
James desires whole Christians who are completely committed to Christ. To this end, he urges the church to action, calling Christians to more than a series of doctrines, but to a way of life.
When Christ is raised from the tomb, He claims the nations as King—seizing them from the rule of Caesar and the oppression of demons—and calls His church to establish His reign over them.
Did God really sacrifice Himself to save us from Himself? The common and somewhat superficial formula cannot support a serious faith. A more serious look at the Gospels reveals that Jesus' sacrifice does not rescue us from God's wrath, but from sin's death.
An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.
An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.
If Jesus told you that you would fail Him, what would you do? This section of Matthew follows Peter in his quest for will-power in contrast to Jesus' prayer for God-power.
Matthew frames devotion to Christ with scenes of betrayal, casting a dire warning to disciples to be devoted to Christ.
Jesus tells three parables, urging our readiness for His return. This invitations conclude with a climatic scene of judgement where Christ separates the sheep from the goats.
In this difficult section, Jesus clarifies two separate ends: the end of the Jewish temple (to be replaced by the church) and the end of time (to be replaced by the Kingdom).
This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the audio teaching. NOTE: The question-and-answer segments are not included.
This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the audio teaching. NOTE: The question-and-answer segments are not included.
Matthew records Jesus' judgment on the Pharisees as a warning to disciples in the church.
When Jesus visits, judgment results. But not all judgment is bad. It all depends on how we receive Him.
In contrast to conventional values, God is generous to the point of foolishness. Given such grace, what do we want from Him?
Disciples live differently than conventional cultural means. Sometimes Jesus' expectations seem impossible. How are we faithfully formed?
In Matthew 18, Jesus gives his fourth sermon. This one focusses on inter-relationships within the church. Throughout, His sermon addresses what it means to be an inheritor of the Kingdom.
In Matthew 18, Jesus gives his fourth sermon. This one focusses on inter-relationships within the church. Throughout, His sermon addresses what it means to be an inheritor of the Kingdom.
The transfiguration of Jesus is a preview of our own glorification. This message examines the theme of humans being clothed in glory throughout the Biblical story and what it means for us right now.
Matthew 16 sees the word "church" appear for the first time in the New Testament. What Jesus has to say about His church is crucial for our understanding of what a church should be and how we relate ourselves to it.
Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. In Matthew 15, Jesus criticizes dead traditionalism while demonstrating a living tradition.
In Matthew 14, Jesus turns His focus toward training His disciples to feed the world. In this chapter are the foundations for Christian worship.
In Matthew 13, Jesus gives His third of five sermons. This time, He speaks in parables, which serve as a kind of riddle. Are we listening to what He says and are we bearing fruit?
Depression of spirit is a real struggle for many Christians. Psalm 143 may offer an excellent prayer for such times.
Depression of spirit is a real struggle for many Christians. Psalm 143 may offer an excellent prayer for such times.
Why do we give praise to God? How can such inferior creatures ever give God praise worthy of who He is? Psalm 103 calls not only the individual, but the entire cosmos to bless God. We discover that it is not God who needs our praise, but we who need to enter into His life through praise.
Why do we give praise to God? How can such inferior creatures ever give God praise worthy of who He is? Psalm 103 calls not only the individual, but the entire cosmos to bless God. We discover that it is not God who needs our praise, but we who need to enter into His life through praise.
Praying the Psalms pluck our heartstrings, making us instruments of God. Psalm 88 is the darkest psalm in the Bible. How do we pray something so dark? Good new: this Psalm directs us directly to Christ!
Praying the Psalms pluck our heartstrings, making us instruments of God. Psalm 88 is the darkest psalm in the Bible. How do we pray something so dark? Good new: this Psalm directs us directly to Christ!
When we pray the Psalms, the pluck our heartstrings. In Psalm 38, God permits the suffering of sin to return our desires to Him.
When we pray the Psalms, the pluck our heartstrings. In Psalm 38, God permits the suffering of sin to return our desires to Him.
Psalm 38 is a psalm of repentance and healing. This recording includes the liturgy for the second Sunday of Lent prior to the sermon.
Psalm 38 is a psalm of repentance and healing. This recording includes the liturgy for the second Sunday of Lent prior to the sermon.
Our Lenten series will look how to pray the psalms through the traditional six that encompass the sorrows and joys of the Christian life.
Our Lenten series will look how to pray the psalms through the traditional six that encompass the sorrows and joys of the Christian life.
Jesus' second sermon in Matthew sends His disciples on a mission trip. Matthew records these words to encourage us to be disciple makers.
Jesus' second sermon in Matthew sends His disciples on a mission trip. Matthew records these words to encourage us to be disciple makers.
The full service edition includes the liturgy along with the sermon. The recording ends after the sermon and does not include the liturgy of Communion.
The full service edition includes the liturgy along with the sermon. The recording ends after the sermon and does not include the liturgy of Communion.
In this experimental episode, we take you into the songs and prayers of our Sunday liturgy and right through the sermon. There are only three Sundays before Great Lent. This Sunday was the Sunday of the Publican.
In this experimental episode, we take you into the songs and prayers of our Sunday liturgy and right through the sermon. There are only three Sundays before Great Lent. This Sunday was the Sunday of the Publican.
The worse word a disciple can say to Jesus is "No." In this message, we look at the devotion of a colorful cast of characters and learn, along with them, to say "Yes" to Jesus in every part of our life.
The worse word a disciple can say to Jesus is "No." In this message, we look at the devotion of a colorful cast of characters and learn, along with them, to say "Yes" to Jesus in every part of our life.
Windows are meant to look through, not at. Through Jesus' miracles, the disciples get a good look through the window of God. But the religious regulators would rather criticize the window itself.
After marveling at the authority of Jesus' sermon, the crowds now see His authority in healing.
After marveling at the authority of Jesus' sermon, the crowds now see His authority in healing.
When Christ the King was born in Bethlehem, the Magi arrived from the East with gifts guided by a Star on high, but Herod was troubled and mowed down the children like wheat; for he lamented that his power would soon be destroyed.
The opening chapters of Hebrews make a bold claim about what Christ's partaking in our flesh and blood means.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Have you ever been disappointed by great expectations? Great expectations often produce great disappointments because the soul’s greatest longing is God. The gospel is a story of greater expectations. This Advent series “Greater Expectations” seeks to increase our anticipation for Christ because He is what the soul desires. In Christ our greatest expectation is fulfilled.
Ryan and Annabel Koher, our missionaries to Mozambique shares about his experience in prison and more. His message is followed by a time of question and answers.
In Jesus' conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount, He urges the importance of doing what He commands. This sermon explores the challenge of works and salvation by showing that Jesus calls us to obedience—something entirely different than works.
In Jesus' conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount, He urges the importance of doing what He commands. This sermon explores the challenge of works and salvation by showing that Jesus calls us to obedience—something entirely different than works.
The Golden Rule might be the most famous command in the whole Bible. But what Jesus presents is truly more vision than it is rule. Plus, when we should and shouldn't judge others based upon God's generosity toward us.
The Golden Rule might be the most famous command in the whole Bible. But what Jesus presents is truly more vision than it is rule. Plus, when we should and shouldn't judge others based upon God's generosity toward us.
We generally acknowledge forgiveness is a gift—until we are requited to give it. Why is Jesus so adamant that we forgive? Why does He condition our forgiveness from God upon how we forgive others? And how do we learn to forgive those who injure us?
We generally acknowledge forgiveness is a gift—until we are requited to give it. Why is Jesus so adamant that we forgive? Why does He condition our forgiveness from God upon how we forgive others? And how do we learn to forgive those who injure us?
Worry is the fruit of a life with disordered priorities. We find peace by trusting Christ in all things.
By putting His prayer at the center of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that prayer is the single most important Christian activity. But how should we pray? Does Jesus intend us to pray His exact prayer? What does this prayer mean and how can we use it well?
By putting His prayer at the center of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that prayer is the single most important Christian activity. But how should we pray? Does Jesus intend us to pray His exact prayer? What does this prayer mean and how can we use it well?
Guest speaker Dane Under addresses how can the Christian engage in secular arts. Can they teach us anything about God? How can we partake in their entertainment without being led astray?
Jesus gives us His Prayer 101 course. The foundation of prayer is "Father." If we start here, prayer will no longer feel tedious, one-sided, or discouraging.
Jesus gives us His Prayer 101 course. The foundation of prayer is "Father." If we start here, prayer will no longer feel tedious, one-sided, or discouraging.
When Jesus calls us to be perfect, what does He mean? Is it possible? And why should I care?
An at-home edition of our Sunday worship gathering during Hurricane Hilary. We pray through our liturgy and look at the Scriptures used by the ancient church for this Sunday.
What is the difference between a church that flourishes with the power of God and a church that seems to lack it?The answer may lie in how the earliest church writings interpreted Matthew 5:23-24. This has important consequences for us right now!
Following our message on Matthew 5:17-48, we look at a brief overview of the law from Eden to Christ, examples of how the law of Christ fulfills and exceeds Judaism, an alternative interpretation on turning the other cheek, and Jesus' "Law of Prayer" as practiced by some of the earliest church writings we have outside the New Testament.
What is our relationship to the Law? And does Jesus actually mean our righteousness must exceed the scribes and Pharisees?
How does persecution belong to the good, flourishing life? How do the Beatitudes save the world?
More looks at the way mercy is actually used in the Bible and in ancient prayers of the church.
Mercy is the most beautiful word in Christianity. But it it calls to mind images of judges giving you a lighter sentence than you deserve, then you really need to hear how the Bible defines mercy.
Michael Beavers shares the fourth Beatitude, challenging us to pursue a righteous life and illustrating an image of what that looks like.
Meekness does not have a favorable impression in the world. What does it mean to be meek? And why would Jesus require such a disposition from us?
How can one find joy and comfort in the midst of mourning? While this sounds backward to the world's priorities, Jesus tells us that the good life is experienced by mourning our sin.
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Why is this considered "blessed?" Does it matter that this is listed first? Poverty of spirit is the first of all the virtues. We all need to acquire this.
What is the good life? How do we gain and sustain it? The world offers many answers. Even Christians have vague notion. But not Jesus. In the Sermon on the Mount, He invites us into the good life.
The church did not spring up suddenly and enjoy some romantic and spontaneous season. The church was prepared for centuries through the worship patterns of both temple and synagogue. What does this mean for us and our identity as Christians in Christ's church?
The ascension of Christ to the right hand of the throne of the Father is one of the most overlooked parts of the gospel message. Here is how this truth affects our lives.
Why did Jesus give us bread to remember Him by? As look at the Old Testament and Jewish custom reveals that bread had been a long-standing symbol of God's love and presence to His people.
As we search the Bible for the meaning of Holy Communion, we look at the bread from heaven God gave Israel and how Jesus calls Himself the New Manna from heaven.
Jesus called the Last Supper a Passover meal. But why was there no lamb at the meal? How does Holy Communion stem from Passover? What does this mean for us when we partake in the Bread and the Cup?
What does Holy Communion do for the Christian? Why did Jesus command us to eat bread and drink the cup? This four-part series will explore the biblical meaning and source of the Last Supper. Our concern is not what the Bread and Cup are, but why they are important to Christians.
Why don't we believe in church? Could it be our earthly desires have made heavenly desires boring? It's time we doubted our doubts about the power of participating in Christ's body--both the congregation and Communion.
Why don't we believe in church? Could it be our earthly desires have made heavenly desires boring? It's time we doubted our doubts about the power of participating in Christ's body--both the congregation and Communion.
When Jesus came out of the tomb on Easter morning, He had already been raised from the dead. So what happened before He came out of the tomb? What did the resurrection look like? What did it actually accomplish? This is the story of Easter underground.
Jesus calls Lazarus from the dead. But He also commands us to unbind him. Have we responded to the same call?
We were saved to participate in God's life. Matthew 3 invites us to do this when Jesus appears in the story.
We were saved to participate in God's life. Matthew 3 invites us to do this when Jesus appears in the story.
What can we learn from the story of the Flood in this time of historic snowfall for our community?
Happy Transfiguration Sunday! Scripture reading should lead us to Jesus. In this message, we look at how Matthew read Scripture and practical, life-changing ways we can do the same.
Like Joseph and Herod, we run into troubling moments. Where do our thoughts go? How do our thoughts harm us? How can we watch over them?
Some Christians say we are "overdoing" the virgin birth. Are we? Are are they under-doing it? And why does it matter?
Some Christians say we are "overdoing" the virgin birth. Are we? Are are they under-doing it? And why does it matter?
How does Christ save us through His coming as a human? This sermon explores the efforts early Christians made in developing the doctrine of Christ's nature and what we can learn from it.
How does Christ save us through His coming as a human? This sermon explores the efforts early Christians made in developing the doctrine of Christ's nature and what we can learn from it.
Could the gospels present a four-season cycle of growth? This message looks at the four seasons of growth in the Christian life and how each gospel guides us through each season.
Could the gospels present a four-season cycle of growth? This message looks at the four seasons of growth in the Christian life and how each gospel guides us through each season.
Surprisingly, when God introduces Jesus to readers of the Bible, He doesn't do so with a miracle or a powerful statement.
Surprisingly, when God introduces Jesus to readers of the Bible, He doesn't do so with a miracle or a powerful statement.
John Whisner shows the benefits of obedience to God. Our Advent series will be delayed one week due to Covid complications.
We made it! We finish the OT with three teachers sharing on this text. The golden chain comes to a tragic end... or does it?
This is a turbulent period for the kings of Judah. But one orders his way before the Lord and succeeds.
Solomon's reign is prioritized by worship of God. As a result, God fills Israel's kingdom with glory and beauty that draws the nations to them.
Disappointment will either deprive us of our desires or lead us to dive deeper into God's desires.
Disappointment will either deprive us of our desires or lead us to dive deeper into God's desires.
Chronicles is not a mere retelling of Kings, but an idealized history meant to propel God's people into the future.
Chronicles is not a mere retelling of Kings, but an idealized history meant to propel God's people into the future.
Israel has returned from Babylon. Now they seek to renew their covenant with God. Christians do this every time they receive Communion.
Israel has returned from Babylon. Now they seek to renew their covenant with God. Christians do this every time they receive Communion.
Is Christianity deprivation or celebration? Why do so many live like its a bummer? Nehemiah and Ezra teach us to celebrate our joy in God's salvation.
Is Christianity deprivation or celebration? Why do so many live like its a bummer? Nehemiah and Ezra teach us to celebrate our joy in God's salvation.
When we choose Jerusalem over Babylon, we will face spiritual discouragement. Here's how we defend against it.
When we choose Jerusalem over Babylon, we will face spiritual discouragement. Here's how we defend against it.
Whoever marries the spirit of this age will find himself a widower in the next. Babylon has fallen. It's time to return to Jerusalem. But the threat of marrying the spirit of the age remains.
Whoever marries the spirit of this age will find himself a widower in the next. Babylon has fallen. It's time to return to Jerusalem. But the threat of marrying the spirit of the age remains.
The weakness of Babylon is time. God shows Daniel how time will flow. We survive through patience.
The weakness of Babylon is time. God shows Daniel how time will flow. We survive through patience.
Our world fills us with anxiety and alarm. To survive Babylon, we must ascend with Christ.
Our world fills us with anxiety and alarm. To survive Babylon, we must ascend with Christ.
How do we survive transition periods so that we thrive in the new era? Daniel demonstrates a determination to keep praying.
How do we survive transition periods so that we thrive in the new era? Daniel demonstrates a determination to keep praying.
How did the Three Youths find the courage to face the flames of the furnace? The strength Daniel and the Three had to survive Babylon is the strength we need to survive this Babylonian world.
How did the Three Youths find the courage to face the flames of the furnace? The strength Daniel and the Three had to survive Babylon is the strength we need to survive this Babylonian world.
Pastor Brandon's wife shares a narration of the story of Esther through a collection of journal entries from various characters.
Pastor Brandon shares his heart with the church in an unexpected address. The congregation shared some thoughts and questions which are not included in this recording.
Lamentations leads the community into a rhythm of grief and healing for the fall of Jerusalem. It challenges us to enlarge our hearts to bear the burden of pain in the body of Christ.
Lamentations leads the community into a rhythm of grief and healing for the fall of Jerusalem. It challenges us to enlarge our hearts to bear the burden of pain in the body of Christ.
The Jews had a tradition of reading the book of Ruth during the feast of Pentecost. We celebrated Pentecost with a reading of Ruth, the story of how an outsider became an insider in God's story. Pentecost is a call for us to bring outsiders inside the gospel.
The Song reaches its climax, declaring such intimate, holy, divine love as the very flame of God. But while fire can warm and purify, it can also burn and destroy.
The Song reaches its climax, declaring such intimate, holy, divine love as the very flame of God. But while fire can warm and purify, it can also burn and destroy.
We take our salvation for granted. The King knocks on our door and we find His timing inconvenient. But our repentance leads us deeper into the Garden.
We take our salvation for granted. The King knocks on our door and we find His timing inconvenient. But our repentance leads us deeper into the Garden.
The King marries the Bride. And in their consumption, she becomes by grace what He is by nature.
The King marries the Bride. And in their consumption, she becomes by grace what He is by nature.
The soul has an unlimited capacity to progress in union with the eternal nature of God. But such growth comes in seasons. The soul oscillates between springtime and nighttime.
The soul has an unlimited capacity to progress in union with the eternal nature of God. But such growth comes in seasons. The soul oscillates between springtime and nighttime.
A sense of unworthiness can alienate us from unconditional love. In this passage the King brings the insecure Bride to Himself by infecting her with His love.
A sense of unworthiness can alienate us from unconditional love. In this passage the King brings the insecure Bride to Himself by infecting her with His love.
The Song of Songs is meant to be read as an invitation into the holy of holies: perfect union and communion with God.
The Song of Songs is meant to be read as an invitation into the holy of holies: perfect union and communion with God.
This dramatization tells the true but uncertain story of Christ's victory over Death in Hades from the perspective of King David.
Despondency is a feeling of being downcast, disheartened, and hopeless. It leads to spiritual death. But hope in Christ overcomes it.
Despondency is a feeling of being downcast, disheartened, and hopeless. It leads to spiritual death. But hope in Christ overcomes it.
Apathy (sloth) moves too slow and too fast. It welcomes distraction. But the real devastation is that it permits the devil to plunder our riches in Christ.
Anger is an impatience aroused by thwarted desire. Which means it isn't only an outburst, but also an inner resentment and agitation. Anger within the church gives place to the devil.
Anger is an impatience aroused by thwarted desire. Which means it isn't only an outburst, but also an inner resentment and agitation. Anger within the church gives place to the devil.
Greed blinds us to the spiritual world and binds us to the material world. Only contentment in Christ can cure us of this unnatural passion.
Greed blinds us to the spiritual world and binds us to the material world. Only contentment in Christ can cure us of this unnatural passion.
Lust is a disordered and diminished desire for our union with beauty. And this applies to more than sex!
Lust is a disordered and diminished desire for our union with beauty. And this applies to more than sex!
Also known as the Seven Deadly Sins, the passions are thoughts that enter the cracks in our hearts and disfigure us. The first is gluttony. Gluttony is not about how much we eat, but why we eat.
Also known as the Seven Deadly Sins, the passions are thoughts that enter the cracks in our hearts and disfigure us. The first is gluttony. Gluttony is not about how much we eat, but why we eat.
The final message in our prayer series. Where does prayer lead us? What does prayer do for us and our world?
The final message in our prayer series. Where does prayer lead us? What does prayer do for us and our world?
The shape of our prayer becomes the shape of our soul. So how to we structure our prayers? Thanksgiving, confession, and intercession are heightened in the Psalms as sacrifice. Here's how to use them.
The shape of our prayer becomes the shape of our soul. So how to we structure our prayers? Thanksgiving, confession, and intercession are heightened in the Psalms as sacrifice. Here's how to use them.
Posture is often an overlooked aspect of prayer. This message examines our internal and external postures.
Posture is often an overlooked aspect of prayer. This message examines our internal and external postures.
How do we fill rather than kill our time in prayer? Pray the Lord's Prayer. Pray the Psalms. Pray Scripture. And pray for your needs.
How do we fill rather than kill our time in prayer? Pray the Lord's Prayer. Pray the Psalms. Pray Scripture. And pray for your needs.
How do we fill rather than kill our time in prayer? Pray the Lord's Prayer. Pray the Psalms. Pray Scripture. And pray for your needs.
When do we pray? The message looks at the examples of Jesus at morning and evening prayer.
When do we pray? The message looks at the examples of Jesus at morning and evening prayer.
Prayer is communion with God, becoming one with Him. As we pray, He indwells us and we indwell Him. Becoming All Fire is a series on prayer. During the season of Epiphany, we want the manifestation of Christ in our lives. Prayer is one of the means of acquiring the manifestation.
Prayer is communion with God, becoming one with Him. As we pray, He indwells us and we indwell Him. Becoming All Fire is a series on prayer. During the season of Epiphany, we want the manifestation of Christ in our lives. Prayer is one of the means of acquiring the manifestation.
In our final Christmas service, we remember that though light has come through Christ, darkness will remain until His second coming. We have a lot of prayer and work to do.
The Sunday after Christmas we celebrate the Sunday of the Kings and join them in worshiping Christ.
The Sunday after Christmas we celebrate the Sunday of the Kings and join them in worshiping Christ.
Christmas Sunday! Christ was not born so we could be nice, but so we could become sons and daughters of God.
Christmas Sunday! Christ was not born so we could be nice, but so we could become sons and daughters of God.
How do we wait through suffering? This Advent, we wait for Christ with the Apostle Paul's "Trustworthy" sayings.
How do we wait through suffering? This Advent, we wait for Christ with the Apostle Paul's "Trustworthy" sayings.
This Advent, as we await the coming of Christ, we need trustworthy words to wait by. These dependable words come from Paul's phrase: "the saint is trustworthy."
This Advent, as we await the coming of Christ, we need trustworthy words to wait by. These dependable words come from Paul's phrase: "the saint is trustworthy."
This Advent, as we await the coming of Christ, we need trustworthy words to wait by. These dependable words come from Paul's phrase "the saying is trustworthy."
This Advent, as we await the coming of Christ, we need trustworthy words to wait by. These dependable words come from Paul's phrase "the saying is trustworthy."
Psalm 104 is considered one of the most beautiful Psalms, portraying God not only as powerful creator, but also as intimate sustainer. Thanksgiving is the response we were created to give.
Psalm 104 is considered one of the most beautiful Psalms, portraying God not only as powerful creator, but also as intimate sustainer. Thanksgiving is the response we were created to give.
Our final saint in The Great Cloud of Witness series lived an extraordinarily blessed life. But "blessed" in the biblical sense may not look the way we expect it to.
Our final saint in The Great Cloud of Witness series lived an extraordinarily blessed life. But "blessed" in the biblical sense may not look the way we expect it to.
Patience is a virtue that goes beyond waiting in traffic. The patience of Job is so legendary, that James beckons the church to emulate him. So how can we cultivate such patience in our own lives?
Patience is a virtue that goes beyond waiting in traffic. The patience of Job is so legendary, that James beckons the church to emulate him. So how can we cultivate such patience in our own lives?
Older and younger generations have one thing in common that can unite the church. Why aren't we pursuing it?
Are you a lawyer for God or a lover of God? In the final third round of debates, we see the folly of defending God.
Is God your monster? Or is God your redeemer? In round two of the debates, Job's Friends terrify Job with images of God's judgment.
Do we practice a theology of misery or mercy? In the first round of debates between Job and his Friends, they invite him to repent.
This is one of the darkest chapters in the Bible. After seeing Job's external suffering, we now experience his internal suffering. This passage gives us permission to hurt and offers direction in our hurt.
How do the wise navigate temptation and lust? How does pornography addict us and how can we be free?
The early church believed Christ descended to the dead. This is a concept that brings infinite hope to a world being swallowed by fear of death.
In a world of inadequate and poor leadership, Psalm 23 assures us we have a Good Shepherd.
Does unanswered prayer really go unanswered? In this message, we take a look at the prayer of Jesus from the cross.
Three Bibles: creation, Scripture, and Jesus. Each provides a more specific revelation of God. And each demonstrate God’s glory in our obedience.
In an atmosphere thick with tension and confusion, Psalm 11-12 provide the clarity only prayer in God can provide.
Breaking news has arrested our attention 24-hours. This is how we break away for prayer and praise.
If we don't pray out our grief, hurt and pain, we will play it out on the world around us. The prayer of Psalm 7 shows us how to spread praise and grace instead.
Our growing secular culture wants to push us off the map. We should respond with Prayer & Praise. Here's why.
If we are to strive for unity, we need a picture of what it looks like. Ephesians offers a beautiful and breathtaking view.
We want to know our lives matter. Psalm 131 navigates us away from destructive ambition to find contentment in God.
We suffer afflictions and setbacks on our path. Psalm 129 gives us the grit to move forward.
When life hungers for satisfaction, Psalm 128 guides us toward the fulfilling good life of following God's ways.
Why do we work? Because God created us to work with Him. But we often weary ourselves with anxious toil.
A sermon from Pastor Brandon's office in place of our weather-cancelled weekly gathering.
Merry Christmas! Is God absent, distant, or present? Before you answer present, Micah wants us to examine if our lives embody the presence of God.
The Gospel, though often too familiar to our ears, is a starling and absurd story. Isaiah can shed fresh light on a message too good not to be true.
B-Sides: Deeper dives into Scripture to help you grow. This episode examines a variety of morning routines as submitted by real people in the fellowship, plus a deeper look at the morning prayer of Psalm 5.
More on serving from the margins: a letter pleading with a pastor not to pursue work in a large congregation, Jesus' anti-crowd-craving behavior, the early church's strange evangelism strategy, and some occasional rants.
Seismic shifts occur in the spaces and the cracks. Same with God. So Isaiah's Servant edges us away from the noisy center and toward toward the margins. Just like Jesus.
B-Sides offers deeper reflections into God's Word to help you grow. We follow up the message from Isaiah 49 with important passages from Mark 10 and 2 Corinthians 5-6, where both Jesus and Paul teach us the value of being the Servant.
B-Sides offers further reflections on God's Word to help you grow. This episode examines the seven beliefs of our culture, all designed to exalt the self as God.
C.S. Lewis: "For mere improvement is not redemption, though redemption always improves people even here and now and will, in the end, improve them to a degree we cannot yet imagine. God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply to produce better men of the old kind but to produce a new kind of man. It is not like teaching a horse to jump better and better but like turning a horse into a winged creature. Of course, once it has got its wings, it will soar over fences which could never have been jumped and thus beat the natural horse at its own game. But there may be a period, while the wings are just beginning to grow, when it cannot do so: and at that stage the lumps on the shoulders—no one could tell by looking at them that they are going to be wings—may even give it an awkward appearance."
The so-called Apocalypse can terrify us. But from the chaos emerges a powerful tale about Christ and his victory.
Does the condition of the world, humanity, or our nation concern you? Isaiah would say they shouldn't. We need peace, perfect peace. Isaiah shows us how to receive it.
A conversation with Geo Montoya on how God must sometimes chop down before new birth can sprout.
The crazy battle of Gog and Magog is explained! At least what it can teach us about following Jesus today.
A chapter by chapter summary through Ezekiel 12-24. Plus more content for the message from Ezekiel 16.
What if we remembered that God loved us, even before we were lovable? How would it change the way we clamor for the attention and admiration of people? How would it form our desires and what we live and work for?
The glory of God departs from Israel. What is it? Why does it matter? How does its return through Jesus change everything?
What if God took your voice away? What would you do if you only had your body left to communicate?
The Faces of God (1:05) More on RIPPing Scripture (17:05) A Proposition for the Wheel Within the Wheel (24:45) The Fullness of Time (30:50) The Similar Visions of Ezekiel and John (38:05)
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Our third Snow Sunday in a row! Fortunately, when weather hinders our physical gathering, we can a place to gather here. Cozy up and experience prayer as Jesus taught it!
God leads us from slavery to sovereignty through ten steps popularly known as the Ten Commandments.
We have a deep hunger for life. We are often dissatisfied. Yet, we tend to feed that hunger with power, prestige, and possession. Jesus teaches us how to handle this hunger for life.
The hardest place in the world to be is here. We can practice being present to life by opening out body, heart, and head to the Holy Spirit.
We'd love to hear what God showed you through Jeremiah! Contact: brandonmcculloch@calvarychapel.com
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Take up a scroll and... create! Some guidance on writing in a scroll and reading in The Scroll.
In this episode: • The Restive, Uprising Creative (opening) • Reading the Bible Well (16:45)
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Dreams often present themselves the most vividly when we suffer the most acutely. Plus, some thoughts on Jeremiah's persistence and cultivating our own.
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One of the most beautiful, hope-filled passages in the Bible. And then we discover Jeremiah was dreaming! Dreaming in the dark is about holding hope in hardship and learning to sleep through storms.
Does God desire that we prosper? Absolutely; although his idea of prosperity may differ from ours. In these chapters, Jeremiah wrestles with prosperity prophets--those who preach something similar to what today's "prosperity preachers" teach.
What does Jeremiah, Jesus, Joseph, and Mary have in common with a Christmas wreath? Surrender.
Go to the Potter's House: Ways that God is the Potter and we the clay.
• Part 1: Our of Shape? Go to the Potter's House! (1:40) • Part 2: A Vessel In the Potter's Hands (21:00)
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We tend to spend a great amount of effort training to race against humans. But then we lose or we suffer. That's when God calls us into something entirely different: no more racing against humans. There is a bigger race: we are to race horses.
What happens when prayer and worship become the very places we hide from God? Jeremiah calls us out of such hiding and challenges us to show up before God in honesty.
What happens when things fall apart? A look at the effects of trauma and some fictional narrations of experiencing the Babylonian invasion.
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How do we move forward amidst intense pain? Jeremiah seeks to lead sufferers on the "ancient path" forward.
How we are pulled toward God by Jeremiah's prophetic imagination. Plus an interview with Pastor Mike Whisner on how God pulled him into ministry.
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The world and its system desires we underestimate God and overestimate evil because it wants us to imagine less of ourselves. But God invites us to imagine more. Here's how he pulled Jeremiah (and pulls us) into his alternate reality.
We've finished Kings! So why are we going to Jeremiah next? Also, a question about Bible translations is discussed.
• Why Jeremiah? (0:45) • Bible Translations (15:15)
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Israel fell because of idolatry. Do idols still exist? What do they look like today?
• Part 1: The Samaritan Scroll (3:05) • Part 2: The Mall as a Temple (10:40) • Part 3: Moder Pagan Festivals (23:50) • Part 4: The Idolatry of Racism (43:40)
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Israel falls to Assyria. While political theories abound, the prophet cuts straight to the point: Idolatry took Israel down. The message examines how idolatry gets a hold of us and destroys us.
Where do you find solid ground for the ups and downs?
• The Seven Pathways (3:45) • How Others Find Their Ground (10:25) • How Pastor Brandon Finds Solid Ground (19:33) • Want to Get Grounded? Try Digging Ditches (30:40)
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Does life fell like a whirlwind? A series of ups and downs? We need solid ground. Here is what it looks like.
David's sin, Solomon's splendor, and Elijah's stupor. This episode features a royal mashup of themes. All worth the listen.
• The Splendor of Solomon (3:15) • The Making of a Monster (17:50) • Cars, Prophets, and Us (51:40) • A Royal Pain (1:08:05) • The Literary Structure of Kings (1:20:15)
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Special thanks to the following for their vocal contribution: • Nicholas Ahmet • Daniel Corona • Dakota DeMaria • Austin Knoles • Hannah Lee • Kenzie Loring • Siena Sappington • Zachary Swan Van Lent
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We win a victory. Then we realize the world hasn't changed. Then we feel let down. This is the Holy Hangover. Life isn't always exciting. So how do we survive the hangovers?
Some churches run like businesses. Some do not. Would Jesus really want to become a corporation? Does Jesus Inc make sense? Can Jesus really be incorporated into our plans? Or should we be incorporated in his? This message helps us move from Jesus Inc to Jesus Ink--when Scripture is tattooed to our hearts.
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Your annoying neighbor as a temple builder, Israel's (and the world's) ideal king, and the folly of the wisest man on earth.
• Stones (1:20) • Thrones (7:30) • Homes (21:50)
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In this episode, Pastor Brandon answers questions about how we should read the Gospels.
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Megalomaniac: an extremely self-important person. Meet Absalom, David's megalomaniac son. How will David react when Absalom's self-absorption seeks to seize the throne from his own father?
What is God's reflexive reaction to our sin? Do you imagine him angry or disappointed? Or does he reflexively forgive, even without our making it up to him? In this message, we discover what David learned about God through his sin. It will challenge us to practice confessing our sins.
"God has a university. It's a small school. Few enroll; even fewer graduate. Very, very few indeed." This episode features an interview with Pastor Tanner Payne of Calvary Chapel Running Springs on his favorite character in the Bible, David.
• Interview with Tanner Payne (3:50) • A Reading from A Tale of Three Kings (43:40) • Preview 2 Samuel (51:10)
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What do you do when someone throws a spear at you? You duck. And then you begin a long road of God putting the King Saul within all of us to death. Welcome to the way of David, a difficult but rewarding ascension to the throne.
In this episode:
• Interview On Prayer With Gus (3:20) • Two Insights (28:00) • Preview (49:40)
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God wants character. Charisma is fine, but it alone is. It enough. Meet Saul, a charismatic, wealthy, and attractive young man crowned king of Israel. But charisma alone cannot hold a kingdom together.
In this episode:
• The Order of the Books in the Jewish Bible (3:40)
• There's No Such Thing As a Dragon (14:05)
• Interview On Prayer With Rory Collins (23:25)
• Psalms As a Monthly Prayer Ritual (1:01:15)
• Preview 1 Samuel 4-15 (1:05:40)
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The chaos of Judges has seeped into the beginning of Samuel. A women barren of children, a priesthood barren of morality, and a nation barren of the word of a god. So Hannah prays. And the word of God is birthed through the prophet Samuel.
We too are barren. Negative emotions are difficult to face. But the only way to fruitfulness is to address and confront these emotions. And prayer creates an excelllent space to do so.
The B-Side expands on Judges 6-7 "Oddities: A Cowardly Lion." Three parts:
• A Poem "Gideon" by Brandon McCulloch (3:45) • Threshing Floors and Thresholds (8:40) • To Fleece or Not to Fleece? (31:05) • Preview Judges 13-16 (45:55)
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This is the B-Side of Judges 1-5, "Oddities: A Lefty and a Lady." This episode takes a look at the missing fourth step in Israel's repeating cycle of sin, suffering, and salvation. They needed it then, we need it today.
If you feel odd, that's good. Because God is odd too. He works against the normalcy of the world. And Judges is full of God's odd way of working.
This B-Side follows the message "Blessed Beyond Belief" in Ephesians 1-6. In this episode, Pastor Brandon walks us though the book verse-by-verse.
Contents: • Preview of Judges (1:50) • Ephesians (9:15)
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This is the B-Side for Joshua 13-24 "Growing Giants."
• Part 1: Why This, Why Now? • Part 2: Preview of Ephesians • Part 3: The Ethics of God in Joshua
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We will thrive in God's plan if we find a balance between challenge and comfort. Caleb found this balance by asking for land with giants. The other Israelites sought comfort instead, and created giants of each other.
This is the B-Side for the message "Mistakes Are Made" from Joshua 9-12. In this episode: what Winnie the Pooh can teach us about mistakes, grace, and God as well as a preview of the rest of Joshua.
Contents: • 2:25 = Silly Old Bear • 10:00 = Preview Joshua 13-24
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A collection of B-Side thoughts from Joshua 6-8's message "Go With God's Flow." In this episode we further explore the nature of this flow, the way God wants to use us in it, and how to detach from that which blocks God's flow.
Contents: • 2:00 = The Nature of God's Flow • 7:10 = The Ideas are Already There • 15:35 = How to Detach • 23:45 = Preview of Joshua 9-12
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Upon entering the Promised Land, God visits Joshua and changes the way he sees everything. And we should too.
B-Sides is where we discuss whatever didn't fit in Sunday's sermon. This B-Side follows Deuteronomy 5-26 "Ready... Set... Grow!"
• 2:40 = Part 1: Finding Our Promised Land • 12:20 = Part 2: Growing Like a Hermit Crab • 16:15 = Part 3: Memorizing the Ten Commandments • 25:30 = Preview: Deuteronomy 27-28 and 29-34
The crab video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/f1dnocPQXDQ
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The B-Side of "Ready, Set, Slow" from Deuteronomy 1-4.
• 2:55 = The How and Why of Journaling (Dane Bundy) • 22:45 = How to Listen to a Sermon (Pastor Brandon) • 38:45 = Praying Backwards (Pastor Brandon) • 46:05 = Preview of Deuteronomy 5-26
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This first STIR Gathering was recorded live on May 4, 2018. STIR seeks to create space for stories, talks, ideas, and reflection on subjects we cannot explore in depth in a church setting. This first gathering discussed how to mentor and connect with the people God puts in our lives.
• 1:30 = Mentoring Heroes (Brandon McCulloch) • 9:20 = How to Connect (Dan Conger) • 38:25 = Relational, Intentional, and Missional Mentorship (Brandon Van Dyke) • 48:00 = The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Hannah McHenry) • 1:18:55 = Preparing the Mentor (Michael Beavers)
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Ready, set, slow? Sometimes we need to stop our progress and reflect. Does our living align with God's will? Reflection helps us into the Promised Land.
With Israel poised on the cusp of the Promised Land, Moses slows the pace down. He guides Israel to reflect on their lives in a series of four sermons. These sermons form the book of Deuteronomy.
This B-Side features the importance of holding life sacred in the wilderness, the poison of perfectionism, and a preview of Deuteronomy.
• 3:15 = The Sacred Survives the Wilderness • 13:30 = The Poison of Perfectionism • 37:20 = Preview: Deuteronomy
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Just before entering the Promised Land, two and a half tribes decide they would rather not enter. Failure, flaws, falling short. Israel had 40 years of experience. Shame over our unworthiness can hold us back. But, in this section of Numbers, God reminds us that we still count. And he wants to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we ask or think.
What is spiritual warfare and how can we stay grounded against the enemy's attacks? This is the B-Side of the message "Defense Against the Dark Arts" in Numbers 22-25.
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In this episode: • 2:10 = Spiritual Warfare in Geo Montoya's Life • 8:30 = Standing Our Ground in Ephesians 6 (Pastor Brandon) • 22:25 = The Magic of Christianity (Pastor Brandon) • 31:10 = Preview of Numbers 26-36
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What happens when man curses? God blesses. And here's how he will do so in our own lives.
B-Sides discusses whatever won't fit in a sermon. This episode follows the message "Has Your Ambition Gone Too Far?" We will further our discussion on ambition and look at some insights into Moses' leadership and see what we can learn about blame in his failure.
• 2:45 = 5 Lessons On Leadership (Pastor Brandon) • 19:25 = Inordinate Ambition (Denny Millburn) • 40:50 = Moses Blames Them and Blows It (Pastor Brandon) • 58:10 = Preview Numbers 22-25 (Pastor Brandon)
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Ambition. It is necessary. But it can overwhelm a life. So some abandon it altogether. Both too much and too little cause problems.
B-Sides discusses whatever doesn't fit in a sermon. This episode follows the message "How to Lead A Miserable Life" from Numbers 10-14. Pastor Brandon takes a deeper look at our craving for more entitlement and acting on our appetites.
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Ever have a horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day? Well you've never had one like Israel did when God sentenced them to a 40-year death march! You can join them! Just follow these five easy steps.
B-Sides discusses whatever won't fit in a sermon. This episode seeks how to walk in God's will. A talk from Denny Millburn and an interview with Josiah Solis about calling and following God's plan for our lives.
• 2:16 = The Harmony of God's Will (Pastor Brandon) • 10:19 = What to Look for in God's Will (Denny Millburn) • 32:51 = Roadblocks: The Spirit or Satan? (Pastor Brandon) • 37:57 = Interview with film-maker Josiah Solis • 1:14:40 = Preview of Numbers 10-14
Music credit: • Night Owl by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. • Waltz for Zacaria by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. • Lamoresempre by Polvere in Cantina is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. • Back On The Road Again by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.
God has a plan for you life. But what is it? How do I discern his will for me? The opening chapters of Numbers address God’s primary will that we live in and carry God’s presence in our lives. We then consider secondary matters such as decisions and crisis we face.
B-Sides discusses whatever doesn't fit in a sermon. This episode "Jesus the Peacemaker" follows the message "Peace Sunday." Pastor Brandon shares about the historical city of Sepphoris and why it was important in Jesus' life, explains the Just War theory, answers an email's concern, and illuminates how Jesus responded to evil in the Sermon on the Mount.
Music credit: • Night Owl by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. • slight of hand. by Ryan Little is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Based on a work at http://www.YouTube.com/ryanlittl • Envy by Whodiniz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Welcome to B-Sides where we discuss everything that cannot fit into a sermon. This week "Engaging Humanity." How do we connect with people we don't have much in common with? How can we share the gospel through friendship? What does it look like to live missionally?
• 1:30 = Do People Trust You? and How to Listen Well • 16:55 = Connecting When There Isn't Much In Common (Michelle Ochen) • 38:20 = Friendship Evangelism (Dr. Denny Millburn) • 1:1:30 = Missional Living (Michael Beavers) • 1:27:14 = Preview of Palm Sunday's Message
Music Credits: • Night Owl by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. • Last Sky Dream by Xenojam is licensed under a Attribution License. • Lamoresempre by Polvere in Cantina is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. • kick, push. by Ryan Little is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. • Night Stalking by Jealousy is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. • Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.
B-Sides discusses whatever won't fit in a sermon. This week: this story shaped me.
0:00 = Avalyn's story 4:06 = Welcome 6:08 = Brittani McCulloch on A Separate Peace 22:34 = Dane Bundy on Story 1:00:51 = Preview the Gospel of John
Music credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Envy by Sminky is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. Envy by Whodiniz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. A Sea Change by Kyle Preston is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. kick, push. by Ryan Little is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License Moonlight Reprise by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Based on a work at http://www.southerncitylab.org/20 Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.
In Luke's gospel, Jesus is a story teller. This, not teaching or preaching, becomes his primary method of reaching those who do not believe in the region of Samaria. If Jesus told stories, what does that mean about our method of communicating the gospel? How can we become storytellers?
B-Sides: the podcast for whatever can't fit in a sermon. This episode: stories from the wilderness, a preview of the Gospel of Luke, and more.
Here's what's in this episode and where to find it:
• 2:00 - 2-minute Sunday sermon summary • 4:44 - This Year's Bible Awards Part 1 (Pastor Dan & Christina Rains) • 14:50 - The Lion King illustrates the importance of identity • 21:40 - Stories From the Wilderness Part 1 (Bri Heil) • 35:23 - Stories From the Wilderness Part 2 (Ryan Guth) • 49:25 - A Quote about Living Wild • 51:50 - This Year's Bible Awards Part 2 (Ian Phillips & Ryan Guth) • 1:05:45 - A Preview of the Gospel of Luke
Music credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Below the Surface by Kyle Preston is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Rise by Kyle Preston is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Balloons Rising by A. A. Aalto is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0
Jesus refused to fit into the mold everyone wanted him to conform to. He knew who he was (he knew whose he was!), and therefore regularly chose courage over comfort. This is the wilderness, when everyone wants you to be someone you are not. When you choose to remain true to who God made you and find yourself rejected and alone.
B-Sides is a series of episodes where Pastor Brandon discusses whatever cannot fit into a sermon. In this episode, we take a closer look at character from Sunday's message "Mountain Climbing With Jesus" from the Gospel of Matthew. I interview my talented friend Dane Bundy about character and the various ways it plays out in the Christian life. If you have any comments or questions related to the Sunday sermons, please email me at brandonmcculloch@calvarychapel.com. I would love your feedback to contribute to the content.
There is magic in the mountains. The Bible records many encounters with God there. From Eden to Sinai to Jerusalem to the New Jerusalem. Matthew leads readers up the three mountains Jesus led his disciples up. Mountain climbing forms character, produces change, and calls us to heal the world.
"Preview" is a new series we will occasionally produce in order to accompany your reading next Sunday's passage in advance. In this preview, we will take a look at Matthew's gospel and some of the thoughts Pastor Brandon has on it.
A reflection on living human and practicing holiness in the aftermath of our teachings in Leviticus. We hope to produce a series of "B-Sides" every now and then. These will be episodes that contain afterthoughts and other insights that time couldn't squeeze into the Sunday message. As always, feel free to ask questions or provide feed back at brandonmcculloch@calvarychapel.com. I hope to dialogue with your emails in some of these episodes.
Life changes. But God's presence to us doesn't. So party, through life's changes, like a priest. Because we have a future. And a designer behind our change.
We know we are to love our neighbor and serve others. But we aren't always good at remember to love ourselves and take care of our own needs. Leviticus reminds us the importance of establishing boundaries.
The Day of Atonement meant a new beginning for Israel. And it reminds us to seek Jesus as our only scapegoat, lest we put our anger on others.
People can push us too hard toward grow. God is much more patient. If we step beyond our abilities, we may burn out.
It takes seven months to prepare, and a single day to erect. But when the tabernacle stands complete, God descends as a cloud and fills it. No one, not even Moses can enter. What good is a renewal of the Edenic friendship of God and humans if no one can approach Him? Exodus ends with the question. Leviticus opens with an answer. The entire book guides us through offerings, priests, holiness laws, and festivals as a way to enter and walk with the presence of God.
In this Christmas message, we have a story about a magician's greatest performance alongside a passage about God's greatest act of service.
God became a human. He didn’t wait for us to come to Him. He came to us. Taking the form of a servant, of all things. This is the scandal of Advent.
Will we serve the world as Jesus served us?
God became a human. He didn’t wait for us to come to Him. He came to us. Taking the form of a servant, of all things. This is the scandal of Advent.
Will we serve the world as Jesus served us?
God became a human. He didn’t wait for us to come to Him. He came to us. Taking the form of a servant, of all things. This is the scandal of Advent.
Will we serve the world as Jesus served us?
We've made it! The story of our Christian roots has now arrive to the present. Is there any future for the Church? What will it look like?
In a world driven by rationalism, how does faith work? How did we get here? How the Church navigates these issues.
What happens when the Church gains too much power? And how shall we respond when it does?
The Church. Where did we come from? Where are we going? Part 1 examines the early church (100-300 AD). How they continued to live the gospel after the apostles.
We often know what we are saved from. We don't always know what we are saved for. These chapters tell us.
If loss of control, comfort, credit, or certainty causes you to complain, you may suffer from a serious condition called centeritis. Good news, there is a cure!
Something in our lives goes out of tune when we don't want to sing. True worship seeks to tune our lives to God's past, present, and future.
Yes, the story is about Jacob becoming Israel, not Esau. But, there is an Esau inside all of us. That image that we want to be. So we build, protect, promote, and prove this image. The way Jacob wanted to be Esau. Until he met God. And was wounded. Then he limped into a new day, no longer trying to be Esau, but living out his true identity: Israel.
We are bored, afraid, alone, depressed, and stressed. So we binge, we splurge, and we munch. Is this really the best reflex? Genesis 27 shows that self-indulgence can lead to blindness. To devastating proportions.
In a world where the demands of the gods often leads to child sacrifice, Abraham discovers a very different God. A God who does not demand, but provides. A God who asks not for our sacrifice, but our trust.
What is luck? Does it exist? How do we respond to "bad luck?" How do luck and worship correlate? We are more like Cain than we like to think. This message covers all this and more.
You submitted the questions. In this episode we provide the answers. Or maybe more of a discussion. Pastor Brandon thoughtfully leads us through five questions:
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What does it mean to take God’s name in vain?
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Why are women not required to wear a head covering when wearing one was commanded in the New Testament?
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How critical is actually reading the Bible every day? I mean, could you get the same benefit from a recorded sermon, for instance?
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Are we predestined or do we have free will? Are we chosen or do we choose?
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How do you not only speak to God as you pray, but then listen to him as well?
You submitted the questions. In this episode we provide the answers. Or maybe more of a discussion. Pastor Brandon thoughtfully leads us through five questions:
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What does it mean to take God’s name in vain?
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Why are women not required to wear a head covering when wearing one was commanded in the New Testament?
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How critical is actually reading the Bible every day? I mean, could you get the same benefit from a recorded sermon, for instance?
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Are we predestined or do we have free will? Are we chosen or do we choose?
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How do you not only speak to God as you pray, but then listen to him as well?
After six days of creating, God rested on the seventh. He blessed the seventh day and set it apart from the other six as unique. Israel modeled this with the Sabbath. Jesus challenged the rules attached to it. The rest of the New Testament is strangely silent about it. Are we supposed to keep the Sabbath or not? Is there any value in it? This message will discuss some practical ways to incorporate more rest in our lives, while also challenging the Church's present concept of Sunday.
The Garden of Eden was the photo-type temple from which the Tabernacle, the Church, and even Jesus are models. The implications from this instruct us on how to perform the mission Jesus gave His church to accomplish.
What does it mean to be human? What sets humans apart from the rest of creation? What does it mean to be created in "the image of God?" And how do these questions matter?
Who is God? What is He like? The first chapter of Genesis introduces us to the Bible's main character. His traits are highlighted by comparing the creation narrative with Babylon's creation myth.
In the beginning... Life is a story. It has a beginning. It has an ending. But the middle is where we live, fight, and struggle. The Bible begins as a story meant to guide our stories. Our shapeless and empty moments in search of meaning find it here.
Journey With Jesus: From Wilderness to Garden
Each Sunday through Easter, we will be studying selected passages from the Gospels to journey with Jesus towards transformation.
Journey With Jesus: From Wilderness to Garden
Each Sunday through Easter, we will be studying selected passages from the Gospels to journey with Jesus towards transformation.
Journey With Jesus: From Wilderness to Garden
Each Sunday through Easter, we will be studying selected passages from the Gospels to journey with Jesus towards transformation.
Journey With Jesus: From Wilderness to Garden
Each Sunday through Easter, we will be studying selected passages from the Gospels to journey with Jesus towards transformation.
Journey With Jesus: From Wilderness to Garden
Each Sunday through Easter, we will be studying selected passages from the Gospels to journey with Jesus towards transformation.
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
Teaching notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_8TZoUxiyQyc20xNDlERHgxVW8/view?usp=sharing
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
Teaching notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_8TZoUxiyQyc20xNDlERHgxVW8/view?usp=sharing
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
This special message was recorded by Pastor Brandon in his office. It has been recorded as a remote Bible study since extreme weather canceled our church service on January 22, 2017. Whenever weather cancels services in the future, I hope to upload "Snow Sunday Specials" so that we can remain connected while apart. Questions or comments: brandonmcculloch@calvarychapel.com
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“King of Kings” They call him the “King of Kings” and “Son of God.” Worshippers hail him their “Lord and Savior.” Messengers herald the good news of his ascension. His reign promises global peace and prosperity. In his decree reside the power of life and death. His kingdom is said to be eternal. His name is Caesar Domitian. But the Church calls him Christ Jesus. Two kings; two kingdoms. Caesar will not allow it. Revelation examines this tension with visions altering between monsters and men, worship and war, prophets and prostitutes. But when the dust settles, only one remains the true King of Kings. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally.” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Live Eternally” John writes his gospel “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” This “life” is Zoe in Greek. It differs from bios life. Zoe life is God’s life. It is the kind of life that lives forever. It never decays. Though originally assumed to be something attainable only in heaven, John dares us to find that life in Jesus today. This is the life God wants us to live, right now. A piece of Himself within us. A bit of heaven on earth before Jesus returns. Eternal life is not merely life after death, but also life before death. — Pastor Brandon
“Outsiders.” The first three centuries of the Church struggled in a Roman Empire that was suspicious and demeaning of Christianity. It saw Christians as atheists, denying the power of the gods. It saw Christians as antisocial—critical of the conventional culture. To Rome, the gospel threatened their way of life. Today, America increasingly places Christianity in a similar context. Christians are outsiders: living in the world but not of it. Peter writes his first letter to such outsiders. If our faith is to survive this generation, we must adopt Peter’s message and adapt to living on the outside.
“Outsiders.” The first three centuries of the Church struggled in a Roman Empire that was suspicious and demeaning of Christianity. It saw Christians as atheists, denying the power of the gods. It saw Christians as antisocial—critical of the conventional culture. To Rome, the gospel threatened their way of life. Today, America increasingly places Christianity in a similar context. Christians are outsiders: living in the world but not of it. Peter writes his first letter to such outsiders. If our faith is to survive this generation, we must adopt Peter’s message and adapt to living on the outside.
OUTSIDERS. The first three centuries of the Church struggled in a Roman Empire that was suspicious and demeaning of Christianity. It saw Christians as atheists, denying the power of the gods. It saw Christians as antisocial--critical of the conventional culture. To Rome, the gospel threatened their way of life. Today, America increasingly places Christianity in a similar context. Christians are outsiders: living in the world but not of it. Peter writes his first letter to such outsiders. If our faith is to survive this generation, we must adopt Peter's message and adapt to living on the outside.
We are familiar with looking at the resurrection of Jesus as proof that He is indeed who He said He was and that God agreed. We are also familiar with the resurrection as a promise, or a preview, of our future resurrection.
But we are less familiar with the resurrection as a path to follow. In this message, we explore what walking the path of resurrection looks like--and where it leads.
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
*See graphic message refers to here: http://srp.alldigital.net/B5B1FC01/54019019/pdf/20621481_85.pdf
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
*See graphic message refers to here: http://srp.alldigital.net/B5B1FC01/54019019/pdf/20621481_85.pdf
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
“Leaving Religion” is a call to adventure. As humans, we labor to erect sturdy, safe cathedrals to protect our lives. We want easy, affordable religion. Something that doesn’t demand too much of us. When Rome’s emperor Nero turned against Christians, Jewish believers found an easy solution: Judaism. As a religion recognized by Rome, joining the synagogue offered safety. But worship, vocation, and God cannot be squeezed into our safe cathedrals. So Hebrews calls these believers (and us!) into an adventure—something costly, but transformative. To journey the long, difficult road of faith. Engaging Jesus’ life means departing from religion’s cathedral.
This series in 1 Timothy will emphasize inter-generational relationships and how the two can work together to create lasting leadership, or Pillars, in the Church.
This message sees the pillar as necessary for supporting the church family. The church today looks like the dysfunctional families in our society. Each member needs support from its leadership, and the leadership from its members. When an experienced generation chooses to support a younger generation, as Paul does for Timothy through the writing of this letter, we will see new pillars supporting a growing, functional family.
The Bible is a drama. The curtain goes up in Genesis and comes down in Revelation. The drama moves in three major parts: creation, rebellion, and restoration. By understanding the arch of this story, we will better understand God, our world, and why we exist.
The Bible is a drama. The curtain goes up in Genesis and comes down in Revelation. The drama moves in three major parts: creation, rebellion, and restoration. By understanding the arch of this story, we will better understand God, our world, and why we exist.
This year, we precede Christmas with a world of bad news, great sorrow, and violence. A stark contrast to the typical story of glad tidings of great joy and peace on earth. Refugees seek home. Terrorism senselessly murders. Is the Christmas story mere wishful thinking? How does its message harmonize with the reality of the world?
The series in 1 Timothy will emphasis inter-generational relationships and how the two can work together to create lasting leadership, or Pillars, in the Church.
This message sees the pillar as grounded in godliness. Godliness is not a flying high, too good for the world, up-in-heaven kind of spirituality. Rather, godliness is a walk on earth, part of humans and creation, down-to-earth kind of spirituality. Much like the incarnation of Jesus.
The Bible is a drama. The curtain goes up in Genesis and comes down in Revelation. The drama moves in three major parts: creation, rebellion, and restoration. By understanding the arch of this story, we will better understand God, our world, and why we exist.
Part 2 of a unique evening, in which Pastor Mike and Pastor Brandon each taught as a demonstration of the elder/younger relationship Paul and Timothy shared.
The series in 1 Timothy will emphasis inter-generational relationships and how the two can work together to create lasting leadership, or Pillars, in the Church.
This message probes at the two halves of life, why many fail to reach phase two and live adolescent adulthood, and how knowing the difference between the two is essential to finding place and purpose for old and young together in Kingdom work.
When it comes to spiritual warfare, people tend to respond either skeptically or emphatically. In Ephesians 6, we learn a proper way to view, and engage in, spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is not what happens to us, but how we respond to what happens to us. As everything leading up to this passage has emphasized, we are in a perfect position in Jesus. Therefore, when it comes to spiritual warfare, we are to stand.
After describing our inheritance (the lay of the land and how we enter it), Paul encourages us to walk through it and settle our lives in it.
After describing our inheritance (the lay of the land and how we enter it), Paul encourages us to walk through it and settle our lives in it.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
We all hide behind masks. We fear people seeing who we really are. We desire to appear stronger than we are. But in 2 Corinthians, Paul does the opposite. He seeks to win the Corinthian influence from "Super Apostles" by showing his weakness. This study explores what happens when we are willing to live unmasked.
The gospel necessitates oneness in the Church. In 1 Corinthians, Paul seeks to unify a church divided by factions by explaining the things that make us one, climaxing with the One Gospel demonstrated powerfully in the resurrection of Jesus.
The gospel necessitates oneness in the Church. In 1 Corinthians, Paul seeks to unify a church divided by factions by explaining the things that make us one, especially the idea that we are One Body.
The gospel necessitates oneness in the Church. In 1 Corinthians, Paul seeks to unify a church divided by factions by explaining the things that make us one, especially our One Love that sacrifices for each other.
The gospel necessitates oneness in the Church. In 1 Corinthians, Paul seeks to unify a church divided by factions by explaining the things that make us one, including the One Law we need to govern our unity.
The gospel necessitates oneness in the Church. In 1 Corinthians, Paul seeks to unify a church divided by factions by explaining the things that make us one, starting with the One Message we all share.
"Fish are always caught before they are cleaned." Jesus teaches how to include humans using fish as an object lesson.
If you desire to skip the review, proceed 9:40 into the message.
Luke's story of Jesus challenges us to love the misfits: the least, last, and lost. Beginning with Dr. Seuss and ending with the early years of Jesus' life, we are challenged to complete the puzzle of humanity by finding space for the misfit pieces.
This is our third of three messages in Zechariah. Each message is centering on the theme "Longing for Home." Much of Zechariah's message aims to do just that--to point the disappointed Remnant returning from Babylon to Jerusalem to their future home.
This message looks at two "burdens" (prophecies). These visions encourage us to rest in the Homemaker. We cannot make Home happen in our own efforts. It requires the intervention and return of Jesus.
This is our second of three messages in Zechariah. Each message is centering on the theme "Longing for Home." Much of Zechariah's message aims to do just that--to point the disappointed Remnant returning from Babylon to Jerusalem to their future home.
When we think of me, one of the things that comes to mind is a place and people where we belong. Home rests in a neighborhood. Home is not just a house of land, it is a longing for belonging.
Mark invites us to follow Jesus along the way of God. Once we join Him, we quickly discover how radically different His way is from our conventional way.
The Gospel of Mark invites us to follow Jesus along "the way." We quickly discover that God's way is different than the conventional way.
In this message, two episodes of Jesus healing blind men bookend a very important lesson of what it means to follow Jesus on the way.
The Book of Lamentations does not seek to explain or eliminate suffering. It only seeks to share in our suffering. This is exactly how Jesus calls us to handle the sufferings of others.
In 2014, stop doing church or going to church and start being the church. The early church was marked by togetherness.
Is bigger and better always bigger and better? Is the mediocre and mundane always mediocre and mundane?
Jesus is the New David yearned for in the Psalter through whom God will rule the earth.
Jesus is the New David yearned for in the Psalter through whom God will rule the earth.
Because we find our identity in Christ's resurrection, we are a community of life in a world of death.
Because we find our identity in Christ's resurrection, we are a community of life in a world of death.
Jesus restores us to God's story by removing us from Adam's story. We tell God's story by bearing the fruits of Eden until Jesus returns and restores creation to Eden.
Jesus restores us to God's story by removing us from Adam's story. We tell God's story by bearing the fruits of Eden until Jesus returns and restores creation to Eden.
Jesus commissions us as messengers who model His kingship. We will participate in restoring the nations when we allow Jesus to rule through us.
Jesus commissions us as messengers who model His kingship. We will participate in restoring the nations when we allow Jesus to rule through us.
Jesus’ Resurrection laid the foundation of restoration. We are to live a resurrection life, showing glimpses of Heaven on Earth.
Jesus’ Resurrection laid the foundation of restoration. We are to live a resurrection life, showing glimpses of Heaven on Earth.
The Preacher seeks to cope with the vanity of life through wisdom. Wisdom teaches us to redeem life from the curse.
The Preacher seeks to cope with the vanity of life through wisdom. Wisdom teaches us to redeem life from the curse.
Jesus died to lead exiles back to Eden in a New Exodus. We live in this story by dying in ours.
Jesus died to lead exiles back to Eden in a New Exodus. We live in this story by dying in ours.
Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper for believers as an expression of their restoration with God. Those feast in the supper enter into community centered on Jesus.
Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper for believers as an expression of their restoration with God. Those feast in the supper enter into community centered on Jesus.
Without an experiential knowledge of the fullness of Christ, the jaws of feigned intellectualism will devour us.
Without an experiential knowledge of the fullness of Christ, the jaws of feigned intellectualism will devour us.
The restoring, dwelling place of God has been relocated from the Temple building to Jesus. We are called to be His priesthood.
The restoring, dwelling place of God has been relocated from the Temple building to Jesus. We are called to be His priesthood.
Envy for sin can be made happy in God by receiving the matchless goodness of God's grace as revealed in God's Temple.
Envy for sin can be made happy in God by receiving the matchless goodness of God's grace as revealed in God's Temple.
Jesus came to live and complete our story so that we can surrender our reputation for the sake of restoration.
Jesus came to live and complete our story so that we can surrender our reputation for the sake of restoration.
Through His sufferings, Jesus fulfills Israel's commission to bring restoration to the nations. He calls us to be servants to the nations even in the face of suffering.
Through His sufferings, Jesus fulfills Israel's commission to bring restoration to the nations. He calls us to be servants to the nations even in the face of suffering.
The unfailing, steadfast love of God enables us to praise His purposes in difficult times.
The unfailing, steadfast love of God enables us to praise His purposes in difficult times.
Wile our story ends in death, God’s story brings restoration through the resurrecting-power of His Spirit.
Wile our story ends in death, God’s story brings restoration through the resurrecting-power of His Spirit.
An interview with Michelle McCulloch regarding her mission to Uganda and how not to waste your life.
Overview of the adult study's weekly five chapters, concluding with a topical look at depression (also separately posted).
Overview of the adult study's weekly five chapters, concluding with a topical look at depression (also separately posted).
Rather than seeking status among the nations, we must seek restoration among the nations through Jesus.
Rather than seeking status among the nations, we must seek restoration among the nations through Jesus.
God's covenant commissions Israel as His priests to cultivate restoration among the nations.
God's covenant commissions Israel as His priests to cultivate restoration among the nations.
God initiates restoration when He powerfully delivers Israel from oppressive exile in Egypt.
God initiates restoration when He powerfully delivers Israel from oppressive exile in Egypt.
Man's rebellion against God's introduces the story's ongoing conflict. We find our place in God's story by humbly submitting to His rulership.
Man's rebellion against God's introduces the story's ongoing conflict. We find our place in God's story by humbly submitting to His rulership.
Man's rebellion against God's introduces the story's ongoing conflict. We find our place in God's story by humbly submitting to His rulership.
God placed man in the Garden, as a priest in a temple, to expand its borders to the ends of the earth by subduing uninhabited chaos with cultivated creation.
God placed man in the Garden, as a priest in a temple, to expand its borders to the ends of the earth by subduing uninhabited chaos with cultivated creation.
God placed man in the Garden, as a priest in a temple, to expand its borders to the ends of the earth by subduing uninhabited chaos with cultivated creation.
In this piece of wisdom literature, we see Job progress from worship, regress in wonder, then summit in wisdom.
From the Sunday morning series "Prayer: The Pauper and the Prince." Anxious prayer is the release of anxiety in exchange for the peace of Sovereignty.
From the Sunday morning series "Prayer: The Pauper and the Prince." Anxious prayer is the release of anxiety in exchange for the peace of Sovereignty.
From the Sunday morning series on prayer: "The Pauper and the Prince." Unless our hearts are infused with God's compassion, our feet will refuse His commission.
From the Sunday morning series on prayer: "The Pauper and the Prince." Unless our hearts are infused with God's compassion, our feet will refuse His commission.
From the Sunday morning prayer series "The Pauper and the Prince." The tabernacle models prayer as the pursuit of God's presence.
From the Sunday morning prayer series "The Pauper and the Prince." The tabernacle models prayer as the pursuit of God's presence.
From the Sunday morning prayer series "The Pauper and the Prince." Prayer aims for God's glory through man's humility.
From the Sunday morning prayer series "The Pauper and the Prince." Prayer aims for God's glory through man's humility.
High school student Tim Little shares about Jesus being the Word, followed by a question and answer time by Jonny and Brandon McCulloch.
We have assurance of eternal life when we love God and others by keeping ourselves from idols.
We have assurance of eternal life when we love God and others by keeping ourselves from idols.
We have assurance of eternal life by believing and receiving God's testimony that He has given us eternal life in Jesus.
We have assurance of eternal life by believing and receiving God's testimony that He has given us eternal life in Jesus.
To have assurance of eternal life, we must possess God's perfect love in us towards believers as an extension of God's love for us.
To have assurance of eternal life, we must possess God's perfect love in us towards believers as an extension of God's love for us.
We have assurance of eternal life when we love each other by protecting each other from false spirits (i.e. teaching).
We have assurance of eternal life when we love each other by protecting each other from false spirits (i.e. teaching).
We have assurance of eternal life when we love each other through sacrificial generosity.
We have assurance of eternal life when we love each other through sacrificial generosity.
We have assurance of eternal life if we do not love the Christ-less course of this world.
We have assurance of eternal life if we do not love the Christ-less course of this world.
The flood narrative teaches us that in order to remove sin, man doesn't need a new start, but a new heart.
What it meant for Noah to be in the ark is what it means for Christians to be in Christ.
For people who fail like Peter, the resurrection promises that because Jesus is risen, we are forgiven. Therefore, we ought to share with the Peters in our world.
For people who fail like Peter, the resurrection promises that because Jesus is risen, we are forgiven. Therefore, we ought to share with the Peters in our world.
In marriage, two people should weave their lives together in such a way, they become one flesh.
In marriage, two people should weave their lives together in such a way, they become one flesh.
God established the model of rest in creation. What does it mean and how do we participate?
As new creations in Christ, we ought to exemplify the monotheistic, transcendent, omnipotent, and creative God the Genesis narrative glorifies with our lives.
As new creations in Christ, we ought to exemplify the monotheistic, transcendent, omnipotent, and creative God the Genesis narrative glorifies with our lives.
Unless the heart is infused with God's compassion, our feet will refuse His commission.
Unless the heart is infused with God's compassion, our feet will refuse His commission.
The first chapter of Genesis portrays a microcosm of the rest of the Bible. Through the narrative, we learn that God transforms chaos into creation.
SNBS youth sit in with the adults, where they tackle five chapters of the Bible a week.
The best way to stay "culturally relevant" is by greeting people and retreating from evil.
In the same way cultures have varying etiquette, Christians vary in their liberties and ought not to impose them on each other.