Pursuit Community Church: Recent Episodes
Mark Allen
This week, as we wrap up our series we are reviewing everything we have talked about over the last 10 weeks.
This week, as we wrap up our series we are reviewing everything we have talked about over the last 10 weeks.
This week we are talking about believing when we don't and believing for others when they don't believe.
This week we are talking about believing when we don't and believing for others when they don't believe.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are talking a look at our call as believers when it comes to politics.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are talking a look at our call as believers when it comes to politics.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we're talking about politics.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we're talking about politics.
This week we are talking about boundaries and how they actually help us to love others better!
This week we are talking about boundaries and how they actually help us to love others better!
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are taking a minute to check our motives.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are taking a minute to check our motives.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are looking at one of the biggest reasons people give for not knowing their neighbors.
This week, as we continue our Like a Good Neighbor series, we are looking at one of the biggest reasons people give for not knowing their neighbors.
This week, as we kick off fall and a new ministry season, we also kick off a new sermon series called Like a Good Neighbor!
This week, as we kick off fall and a new ministry season, we also kick off a new sermon series called Like a Good Neighbor!
This week, as we continue our study of Jude, we take a look at verses11 through 19 and how Jude warns us to remain rooted in faith.
This week, as we continue our study of Jude, we take a look at verses11 through 19 and how Jude warns us to remain rooted in faith.
As we continue digging into the book of Jude, Pastor Mark leads us through a tough passage of scripture this week.
As we continue digging into the book of Jude, Pastor Mark leads us through a tough passage of scripture this week.
We are kicking off a new sermon series this week going through the book of Jude! We will be studying this small, New Testament letter, for four weeks. This week, we are focusing on the first four verses where Jude tells us we are Called, Beloved, and Kept.
We are kicking off a new sermon series this week going through the book of Jude! We will be studying this small, New Testament letter, for four weeks. This week, we are focusing on the first four verses where Jude tells us we are Called, Beloved, and Kept.
This week, as we wrap up our Christianese sermon series, we look at the idea of "doing life" with one another.
This week, as we wrap up our Christianese sermon series, we look at the idea of "doing life" with one another.
We are excited to be back after our week off and are digging into what we, as Christians, mean when we talk about our faith as a relationship opposed to a religion.
We are excited to be back after our week off and are digging into what we, as Christians, mean when we talk about our faith as a relationship opposed to a religion.
This week we are looking at the idea of sanctification and how important that is to our walk with God.
This week we are looking at the idea of sanctification and how important that is to our walk with God.
For the second week of our 'Christianese' series, we are looking at the idea of "the Kingdom" and what we mean when we use this descriptor.
For the second week of our 'Christianese' series, we are looking at the idea of "the Kingdom" and what we mean when we use this descriptor.
This week Pastor Mark started a new sermon series called "Christianese" and we will be looking at some of the Christian words and phrases we use and what they actually mean. This week, we're looking at the Gospel.
This week Pastor Mark started a new sermon series called "Christianese" and we will be looking at some of the Christian words and phrases we use and what they actually mean. This week, we're looking at the Gospel.
This week Pastor Mark is talking about Generosity and how, at Pursuit, we strive to be generous with not just our money but our time and talent as well! It is a major value of ours as a church to be "big K" kingdom people, which means we are focused on God's kingdom and mission and not our own.
This week Pastor Mark is talking about Generosity and how, at Pursuit, we strive to be generous with not just our money but our time and talent as well! It is a major value of ours as a church to be "big K" kingdom people, which means we are focused on God's kingdom and mission and not our own.
This week, as we look at chapters 12 through 21, we look at how land was divided and who it was given to.
This week, as we look at chapters 12 through 21, we look at how land was divided and who it was given to.
This week, as we look at chapters 10 & 11, we focus on Joshua commanding the sun to stand still so Israel can defeat the southern kingdoms.
This week, as we look at chapters 10 & 11, we focus on Joshua commanding the sun to stand still so Israel can defeat the southern kingdoms.
We are back to our Joshua series today! Pastor Mark goes through chapters 5 & 6 focusing on the fall of Jericho.
We are back to our Joshua series today! Pastor Mark goes through chapters 5 & 6 focusing on the fall of Jericho.
This week, we get to hear from one of our Directional Leadership Team members- Bjorn Hanson! Bjorn will be looking at Hebrews 12 and our mission as Christians.
This week, we get to hear from one of our Directional Leadership Team members- Bjorn Hanson! Bjorn will be looking at Hebrews 12 and our mission as Christians.
This week, Pastor Aaron is digging into chapters 3 & 4 as we look at Israel's first steps into the promised land.
This week, Pastor Aaron is digging into chapters 3 & 4 as we look at Israel's first steps into the promised land.
We are digging back into the Old Testament with a new sermon series and will be spending a number a weeks in the book of Joshua. This week, Pastor Mark recaps from Genesis to Joshua and brings us up to speed on where the story of the Israelites is when the book of Joshua starts.
We are digging back into the Old Testament with a new sermon series and will be spending a number a weeks in the book of Joshua. This week, Pastor Mark recaps from Genesis to Joshua and brings us up to speed on where the story of the Israelites is when the book of Joshua starts.
This week, as we wrap up our Beautiful Resistance series, we take a look at idolatry and worship.
This week, as we wrap up our Beautiful Resistance series, we take a look at idolatry and worship.
This week, as we continue our study of resisting becoming like the world around us, we are looking at how we can resist cynicism with celebration!
This week, as we continue our study of resisting becoming like the world around us, we are looking at how we can resist cynicism with celebration!
In this new sermon series, we will be looking at things we need to resist in order to follow Jesus.
In this new sermon series, we will be looking at things we need to resist in order to follow Jesus.
This week, as we begin a new year, we look back at the beginning of our relationship with Jesus and talk about what might be missing in our faith today.
This week, as we begin a new year, we look back at the beginning of our relationship with Jesus and talk about what might be missing in our faith today.
We wrap up our Prepare Him Room sermon series with a final look at the genealogy of Jesus through the line of Joseph.
We wrap up our Prepare Him Room sermon series with a final look at the genealogy of Jesus through the line of Joseph.
This week, in our study of the genealogy of Jesus, we look into the Gentile side and how he truly came for EVERYONE.
This week, in our study of the genealogy of Jesus, we look into the Gentile side and how he truly came for EVERYONE.
This week, as we continue our look at the genealogy of Jesus, we dig into Him being a son of Abraham.
This week, as we continue our look at the genealogy of Jesus, we dig into Him being a son of Abraham.
This week, we start our Christmas sermon series where we will be taking a deeper look at Jesus's genealogy. This week, through his earthly father Joseph.
This week, we start our Christmas sermon series where we will be taking a deeper look at Jesus's genealogy. This week, through his earthly father Joseph.
This week, as we wrap up this series, we talk about not trying to argue people into faith.
This week, as we wrap up this series, we talk about not trying to argue people into faith.
In week 2 of our Still Standing series, we're focusing on generosity and how we have been able to do so much as a church because of how generous our community has been!
In week 2 of our Still Standing series, we're focusing on generosity and how we have been able to do so much as a church because of how generous our community has been!
This week, as we celebrate our 5 year church birthday, we are kicking off a new sermon series called "Still Standing." We will be taking a few weeks to look at some of the reasons we have made it this far and where we go from here.
This week, as we celebrate our 5 year church birthday, we are kicking off a new sermon series called "Still Standing." We will be taking a few weeks to look at some of the reasons we have made it this far and where we go from here.
This week we have Pastor Erik Lindeen with us from Mosaic Church in Maple Grove! He is talking about how we were healed so that we could help bring others into healing through Christ.
This week we have Pastor Erik Lindeen with us from Mosaic Church in Maple Grove! He is talking about how we were healed so that we could help bring others into healing through Christ.
In our wrap up of our Final Appeal series we take at how Paul used his time in prison to communicate with the church.
In our wrap up of our Final Appeal series we take at how Paul used his time in prison to communicate with the church.
This week, as we dive into chapters 22 & 23 of Acts, we look at Paul going before the Sanhedrin and the plot for his death.
This week, as we dive into chapters 22 & 23 of Acts, we look at Paul going before the Sanhedrin and the plot for his death.
This week in our Final Appeal series we in Acts chapters 21 & 22 as Paul travels to Jerusalem and gets arrested.
This week in our Final Appeal series we in Acts chapters 21 & 22 as Paul travels to Jerusalem and gets arrested.
This week we are starting a new sermon series called "Final Appeal: The Conclusion of Acts". For the past 2 falls we have been in the book of Acts, so this fall we will be finishing up.
This week we are starting a new sermon series called "Final Appeal: The Conclusion of Acts". For the past 2 falls we have been in the book of Acts, so this fall we will be finishing up.
This week, as we wrap up our Always in Pursuit series, we take a look at what it means to be "big K" kingdom people and how that affects the decisions we make as a church.
This week, as we wrap up our Always in Pursuit series, we take a look at what it means to be "big K" kingdom people and how that affects the decisions we make as a church.
This week Pastor Mark looks at Galatians and what the church was meant to look like when it comes to community and how important it is to take care of each other.
This week Pastor Mark looks at Galatians and what the church was meant to look like when it comes to community and how important it is to take care of each other.
This week we are taking a look at another one of Pursuit's values and asking, if we really do believe that Jesus' gospel is good news for all?
This week we are taking a look at another one of Pursuit's values and asking, if we really do believe that Jesus' gospel is good news for all?
Today we start a new sermon series where we will be looking at our church values and asking the question "Do we really believe this?"
Today we start a new sermon series where we will be looking at our church values and asking the question "Do we really believe this?"
This week, as we continue our From the Start series, we take a look at the story of Noah and the Flood.
This week, as we continue our From the Start series, we take a look at the story of Noah and the Flood.
This week, Pastor Mark walks us through the story of Cain & Abel and how far from God's ideal their story leads.
This week, Pastor Mark walks us through the story of Cain & Abel and how far from God's ideal their story leads.
This week Pastor Mark dives back into our From the Start series with a look at the fall of man in the garden.
This week Pastor Mark dives back into our From the Start series with a look at the fall of man in the garden.
This week Pastor Mark digs into Genesis and focuses on how we, as humans, were made to work.
This week Pastor Mark digs into Genesis and focuses on how we, as humans, were made to work.
This week Pastor Mark is kicking off a new sermon series called From the Start! We will be looking at some of God's original intentions within the creation story.
This week Pastor Mark is kicking off a new sermon series called From the Start! We will be looking at some of God's original intentions within the creation story.
Pastor Mark wraps up the Sermon on the Mount series today with a look at the end of Matthew chapter 7.
Pastor Mark wraps up the Sermon on the Mount series today with a look at the end of Matthew chapter 7.
This week, as we get close to the end of this series, we look how Jesus calls us to make a decision.
This week, as we get close to the end of this series, we look how Jesus calls us to make a decision.
This week we are joined by Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson from Bethel Seminary as we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount.
This week we are joined by Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson from Bethel Seminary as we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount.
We are still in our Sermon on the Mount series this week and Pastor Aaron is looking at the first part of Matthew chapter 7.
We are still in our Sermon on the Mount series this week and Pastor Aaron is looking at the first part of Matthew chapter 7.
We are joined today by John McCormick from Renovation Church as we talk about the story of Jonah.
We are joined today by John McCormick from Renovation Church as we talk about the story of Jonah.
Pastor Cindy Jones joins us this week as we take a look at the end of Matthew 5 and how we can resist evil.
Pastor Cindy Jones joins us this week as we take a look at the end of Matthew 5 and how we can resist evil.
This week, Pastor Cory Jones, is continuing our Sermon on the Mount series and looking at the Law of the Old Testament and how it applies to us today.
This week, Pastor Cory Jones, is continuing our Sermon on the Mount series and looking at the Law of the Old Testament and how it applies to us today.
This week Pastor Aaron digs into the difficult topic of divorce and how it was not part of God's ideal plan but is very much a reality.
This week Pastor Aaron digs into the difficult topic of divorce and how it was not part of God's ideal plan but is very much a reality.
This week Pastor Aaron gives us an overview of the first section of the Sermon on the Mount.
This week Pastor Aaron gives us an overview of the first section of the Sermon on the Mount.
This week we wrapped up our How (Not) to Read the Bible series and looked and the over arching theme of the whole Bible.
This week we wrapped up our How (Not) to Read the Bible series and looked and the over arching theme of the whole Bible.
This week we are looking at the role of women through the Bible as well as how that translates to the role of women in ministry. This is something we are very passionate about at Pursuit. There will be a follow up podcast soon to expand on this subject.
This week we are looking at the role of women through the Bible as well as how that translates to the role of women in ministry. This is something we are very passionate about at Pursuit. There will be a follow up podcast soon to expand on this subject.
This week, as we go through week 3 of our series, we are looking at the Old Testiment law and how it affects our lives.
This week, as we go through week 3 of our series, we are looking at the Old Testiment law and how it affects our lives.
This week, we are starting a new sermon series where we look at how to accurately read the Bible as well as dig into some of the tough questions people have when they read something in the Bible that they don't like or that doesn't make sense. This will be a 4 week series that we have based off of Dan Kimball's book by the same name.
This week, we are starting a new sermon series where we look at how to accurately read the Bible as well as dig into some of the tough questions people have when they read something in the Bible that they don't like or that doesn't make sense. This will be a 4 week series that we have based off of Dan Kimball's book by the same name.
This week we got to hear from Pastor Cindy Jones from Catalyst Covenant White Bear Lake! She shared with us, from 2 John, and talked about the scriptural examples and importance of walking with God.
This week we got to hear from Pastor Cindy Jones from Catalyst Covenant White Bear Lake! She shared with us, from 2 John, and talked about the scriptural examples and importance of walking with God.
This week, in our Silent Night series, we take a look at the hope that we have in Jesus and the peace that only He can bring.
This week, in our Silent Night series, we take a look at the hope that we have in Jesus and the peace that only He can bring.
This week, in the second sermon of our Silent Night series, we take a look at the kind of peace Mary had before Jesus was born.
This week, in the second sermon of our Silent Night series, we take a look at the kind of peace Mary had before Jesus was born.
This week, as we kick off our Christmas sermon series called Silent Night, we look at the 400 years of silence before Jesus was born.
This week, as we kick off our Christmas sermon series called Silent Night, we look at the 400 years of silence before Jesus was born.
This week, as we wrap up this installment of the Acts series, we look at chapter 17 and how important it is for us to care about the people we are trying to reach.
This week, as we wrap up this installment of the Acts series, we look at chapter 17 and how important it is for us to care about the people we are trying to reach.
This week, as we look at chapter 16, we see how Paul and Silas respond to a difficult situation. We also see the church expand into Europe for the first time!
This week, as we look at chapter 16, we see how Paul and Silas respond to a difficult situation. We also see the church expand into Europe for the first time!
As we celebrate our 4 year anniversary today, we look at Acts 15 and our DNA as a church.
As we celebrate our 4 year anniversary today, we look at Acts 15 and our DNA as a church.
This week, as we wrap up chapter 14, we look at the end of Paul's first missionary journey.
This week, as we wrap up chapter 14, we look at the end of Paul's first missionary journey.
This week, as we look at the first half of chapter 14, we focus on the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey.
This week, as we look at the first half of chapter 14, we focus on the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey.
This week Pastor Aaron takes us through Acts chapter 13 as we look at Pauls first recorded sermon.
This week Pastor Aaron takes us through Acts chapter 13 as we look at Pauls first recorded sermon.
This week, as we look at chapter 12, we focus on the church's reaction to God answering their prayers to get Peter out of jail.
This week, as we look at chapter 12, we focus on the church's reaction to God answering their prayers to get Peter out of jail.
This week we are looking at the story of Cornelius calling Peter is chapter 10 of Acts.
This week we are looking at the story of Cornelius calling Peter is chapter 10 of Acts.
This week, in our Acts pt.2 series, we look at the first part of chapter 9 and Saul's conversion.
This week, in our Acts pt.2 series, we look at the first part of chapter 9 and Saul's conversion.
This week, in our Acts series, we look at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian from the second half of Acts 8.
This week, in our Acts series, we look at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian from the second half of Acts 8.
Join us this week as we jump back into the book of Acts this fall. Today, we looked at the first half of chapter 8.
Join us this week as we jump back into the book of Acts this fall. Today, we looked at the first half of chapter 8.
This is the last week of our Do No Harm series! Today, Pastor Mark is talking about our responsibility to Steward the church well.
This is the last week of our Do No Harm series! Today, Pastor Mark is talking about our responsibility to Steward the church well.
This week we celebrate the baptism of two people from last month and look at the importance of humility in leadership. Pastor Mark goes through Mark 10 when Jesus tells the disciples why He can to earth.
This week we celebrate the baptism of two people from last month and look at the importance of humility in leadership. Pastor Mark goes through Mark 10 when Jesus tells the disciples why He can to earth.
This week we are kicking off a series called Do No Harm; The heart behind a healthy church. For the next three weeks, we will be looking at the foundations below our values, the things that really inform our values
This week we are kicking off a series called Do No Harm; The heart behind a healthy church. For the next three weeks, we will be looking at the foundations below our values, the things that really inform our values
This week we wrap up our Encounters with Jesus series with a look at the story of Zacchaeus and how he responded to his conversion.
This week we wrap up our Encounters with Jesus series with a look at the story of Zacchaeus and how he responded to his conversion.
We are back this week and in the park! Join us as Pastor Mark takes a look at the story of Mary and Martha and how we need to focus on Jesus no matter what.
We are back this week and in the park! Join us as Pastor Mark takes a look at the story of Mary and Martha and how we need to focus on Jesus no matter what.
Join us this week as we hear from Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson from Bethel University and take a look at the story of the women at the well.
Join us this week as we hear from Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson from Bethel University and take a look at the story of the women at the well.
This week we look at the story of the man born blind in John chapter 9. We look at his faith, how Jesus healed him, and why there is more to the story than you first think.
This week we look at the story of the man born blind in John chapter 9. We look at his faith, how Jesus healed him, and why there is more to the story than you first think.
This week we are taking a look at John the Baptist and how he lead the way for Jesus and His ministry. We are focusing on the biblical mandate to be baptized and why that is important to our faith lives and the communities we are a part of.
This week we are taking a look at John the Baptist and how he lead the way for Jesus and His ministry. We are focusing on the biblical mandate to be baptized and why that is important to our faith lives and the communities we are a part of.
This week, as we continue our series 'Encounters with Jesus' we look at the story of Jesus thinning the crowd at the end of John 6.
This week, as we continue our series 'Encounters with Jesus' we look at the story of Jesus thinning the crowd at the end of John 6.
How do we turn towards the world in order to create relationships and do outreach?
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This week we are digging into the calling of Matthew and how it was an example and a challenge for the other disciples.
This week we are digging into the calling of Matthew and how it was an example and a challenge for the other disciples.
Today we are kicking off a new sermon series called 'Encounters with Jesus' and we are looking at John chapter 2 and the start of Jesus' ministry.
Today we are kicking off a new sermon series called 'Encounters with Jesus' and we are looking at John chapter 2 and the start of Jesus' ministry.
This week we wrapped up our Vibrant Faith series with a look at what our posture should be as believers.
This week we wrapped up our Vibrant Faith series with a look at what our posture should be as believers.
This week, we are focusing on how we were created to be in community and that is the only way we will be able to have strong, vibrant faith.
This week, we are focusing on how we were created to be in community and that is the only way we will be able to have strong, vibrant faith.
This week, as we celebrate the resurrection of our savior, we begin a new sermon series called VIBRANT FAITH. We will be looking at how our faith stands out to other people and what makes it come alive.
This week, as we celebrate the resurrection of our savior, we begin a new sermon series called VIBRANT FAITH. We will be looking at how our faith stands out to other people and what makes it come alive.
This week we wrap up our Study of 1 John with the last half of chapter 5. Join us as we look at John's last words (in this book) to believers.
This week we wrap up our Study of 1 John with the last half of chapter 5. Join us as we look at John's last words (in this book) to believers.
This week, as we go through the first half of chapter 5, we are focusing on loving people even when it's hard!
This week, as we go through the first half of chapter 5, we are focusing on loving people even when it's hard!
We do half an hour on 1 John 4 and then pivot to respond to some more scandals that have come into the light that affect the big C church. This is a part 1 discussing whats going on, we plan on doing a part 2 to talk more about what our church should and can do to avoid the same situation.
This week, Pastor Mark takes us through the 4th chapter of 1 John as we look at love being from God.
This week, Pastor Mark takes us through the 4th chapter of 1 John as we look at love being from God.
We discuss the tensions between living in grace and the application of our faith in how we apply it. Are we saved? Have we done enough? What should our lives look like? These questions are tensions to be managed, not problems to be solved.
Join us this morning, with Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson, as we take a look at the second half of chapter 3 and one of the main message of this letter.
Join us this morning, with Pastor Caitlyn Stenerson, as we take a look at the second half of chapter 3 and one of the main message of this letter.
This week, Pastor Aaron takes us through our section as we look at we are, who we are becoming, and who we are not.
This week, Pastor Aaron takes us through our section as we look at we are, who we are becoming, and who we are not.
This week, as we continue our Study of 1 John, we look at chapter two and the 3 ways John tells us we can test our faith.
This week, as we continue our Study of 1 John, we look at chapter two and the 3 ways John tells us we can test our faith.
Lots of nonsense mixed in with some serious discussion about processing information in our world. We also spend some time talking about what our Epistles would look like if we wrote them in 2022 and then that Jesus is our advocate and he loves us perfectly.
This week, as we kick off our new Study of 1 John, we look at the contrast between light and darkness that John opens the letter with.
This week, as we kick off our new Study of 1 John, we look at the contrast between light and darkness that John opens the letter with.
This week we are looking Gods calling on us to live truly generous lives and how that effects every aspect of our life.
This week we are looking Gods calling on us to live truly generous lives and how that effects every aspect of our life.
Worship doesn't need to be the same for everyone. We are all wired differently and different activities help us connect with God. We spend some time discussing different types of personalities and how they might enjoy worshipping during Sabbath.
As we wrap up our series on sabbath we are taking a look at the "rules" and the heart behind them. We also look at what the word worship really means and a myriad of ways we can worship God in our daily lives.
As we wrap up our series on sabbath we are taking a look at the "rules" and the heart behind them. We also look at what the word worship really means and a myriad of ways we can worship God in our daily lives.
Pastor Mark is back this week as we look back to the Israelites and how God gave us the sabbath to disconnect our identity and our work.
Pastor Mark is back this week as we look back to the Israelites and how God gave us the sabbath to disconnect our identity and our work.
This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Pastor Randy Somody as we continue our study of Sabbath! Pastor Randy takes us through Ezekiel 48 as we look at another one of God's names- Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is there.
This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Pastor Randy Somody as we continue our study of Sabbath! Pastor Randy takes us through Ezekiel 48 as we look at another one of God's names- Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is there.
This week we are taking a look at digital detox and how we can create some good rhythms in our lives to spend time turning the noise of the world off and being with God.
This week we took a look at all the distractions around us and why Jesus modeled stepping away to rest and recenter.
This week we took a look at all the distractions around us and why Jesus modeled stepping away to rest and recenter.
We talk about where the culture is taking us and how its getting worse. Can we slow down while everything else is speeding up?
This week we are kicking off a new sermon series looking at the idea of Sabbath and rest. You will not want to miss this!
This week we are kicking off a new sermon series looking at the idea of Sabbath and rest. You will not want to miss this!
Today we get to hear from one of our church plant Pastors, Cindy Jones of Catalyst Covenant Church of White Bear Lake!
Today we get to hear from one of our church plant Pastors, Cindy Jones of Catalyst Covenant Church of White Bear Lake!
This week, Pastor Mark talks about how Joy doesn't come from our circumstances but from THE good news.
This week, Pastor Mark talks about how Joy doesn't come from our circumstances but from THE good news.
During this season of Christmas, we celebrate the coming of Jesus but how good are we at preparing? Often we are great at doing the secular part of the Christmas season but missing the mark at worshipping the coming King.
This week we look at the preparation that came before the birth of Christ and how we should be preparing our hearts for Christmas.
This week we look at the preparation that came before the birth of Christ and how we should be preparing our hearts for Christmas.
We close out the "Here for good" sermon series with some talk about where the church is globally and the state of Christianity. We also touch on the idea that there is a communal part of our faith that often gets neglected for our personal relationship with Jesus. Are we missing hope because we are trying to do Christianity alone??
This week we wrap up the first part of our Acts series with a look at the stoning of Stephan and the scattering of the disciples.
This week we wrap up the first part of our Acts series with a look at the stoning of Stephan and the scattering of the disciples.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark preaches the story of Ananias and Sapphira out of Acts chapter 5.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark preaches the story of Ananias and Sapphira out of Acts chapter 5.
This week, as we continue our Here For Good series, we look at the idea of borrowing boldness for those around us.
This week, as we continue our Here For Good series, we look at the idea of borrowing boldness for those around us.
We give a short history of Evangelicals and talk about if we should use this term at all to define who we are as Christians. We discuss this article from the Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/10/evangelical-trump-christians-politics/620469/
and this youtube video gives some interesting perspective as well and is referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiiRnO7UTTk
As always, reach out and send us an email at office @ pursuitcommunity.church, we would love to answer any questions you have.
Our participants today are Pastors Mark, Aaron and Bobbie. We are discussing the winsome nature of the first church's community in Acts 2.
Here for Good week 5, we take a look at Acts 2:42-47. It's a beautiful picture of what the church was intended to be. Can we find a way, in our time, to be more faithful to the original form of the church?? It happened around tables and in the public square, reached out to the connected and the lonely and was fueled by devoted people who gave themselves to the mission Jesus laid out for them.
Here for Good week 5, we take a look at Acts 2:42-47. It's a beautiful picture of what the church was intended to be. Can we find a way, in our time, to be more faithful to the original form of the church?? It happened around tables and in the public square, reached out to the connected and the lonely and was fueled by devoted people who gave themselves to the mission Jesus laid out for them.
This week, as we look at Acts Chapter 2, we see how Jesus prepared the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
This week, as we look at Acts Chapter 2, we see how Jesus prepared the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
This week, in our Here For Good series, we look at how the disciples reacted when Jesus told them to wait.
This week, in our Here For Good series, we look at how the disciples reacted when Jesus told them to wait.
We talk today about the insidious doctrine around the Health and Wealth gospel and how it feeds into the lack of faith among younger believers. We all struggle with the question of why bad things happen to good people. Maybe we aren't supposed to fix everything for people but instead sit in the tension with them. Maybe the relationship is the thing. Pursuit is a place designed around relationships, we believe it's core to how we should relate. If we want to be a church that cares, we need to remember we are the church and we need to be in community caring for the people Jesus loves.
This week, Pastor Aaron starts us off with looking at why younger generations are leaving the church so quickly and how that reflects our need to get back to the CHURCH Jesus called us to be.
This week, Pastor Aaron starts us off with looking at why younger generations are leaving the church so quickly and how that reflects our need to get back to the CHURCH Jesus called us to be.
We dive into some of the problems with the attactional church model and talk about Pursuit's heart for the community and how we are careful to keep our eyes on the right things.
For the next 10 weeks we are going to be looking at the book of Acts and what the first church was made to look like and how they were called to operate. We are going to strip back a lot of things that have become a part of the church that were never intended to be included. Join us, as we dig in more each week and strive to be the hands and feet of Christ.
For the next 10 weeks we are going to be looking at the book of Acts and what the first church was made to look like and how they were called to operate. We are going to strip back a lot of things that have become a part of the church that were never intended to be included. Join us, as we dig in more each week and strive to be the hands and feet of Christ.
This week, as we wrap up our series, we look at how God has set us apart from the rest of creation and what His charge to us is in that.
This week, as we wrap up our series, we look at how God has set us apart from the rest of creation and what His charge to us is in that.
This week, Pastor Mark takes a look at how we, as believers, should handle quarreling and what our goal should be.
This week, Pastor Mark takes a look at how we, as believers, should handle quarreling and what our goal should be.
This week we started a new series called 'Following Jesus in a polarized world' where we are going to look at some of the things that divide us as believers. This week, we look specifically at arguments and disagreeing with people.
This week we started a new series called 'Following Jesus in a polarized world' where we are going to look at some of the things that divide us as believers. This week, we look specifically at arguments and disagreeing with people.
This week we heard from guest preacher, Pastor Erik Lindeen from Mosaic Church in Maple Grove. Pastor Erik spoke out of Luke chapter 8, where we see Jesus healing two people.
This week we heard from guest preacher, Pastor Erik Lindeen from Mosaic Church in Maple Grove. Pastor Erik spoke out of Luke chapter 8, where we see Jesus healing two people.
This week we are wrapping up the first section of the Exodus series just as the Israelites get across the Red Sea and we see how they respond to everything that has happened.
This week we are wrapping up the first section of the Exodus series just as the Israelites get across the Red Sea and we see how they respond to everything that has happened.
This week, as we continue in our study of Exodus, we see God deliver the people of Israel from the Egyptians and bring them out of Egypt.
This week, as we continue in our study of Exodus, we see God deliver the people of Israel from the Egyptians and bring them out of Egypt.
Join us this week as we learn about how God charged the Israelites with remembering His goodness and what we as Christians are suppose to do to carry on that tradition today.
Join us this week as we learn about how God charged the Israelites with remembering His goodness and what we as Christians are suppose to do to carry on that tradition today.
This week we look at the plagues God sent to Egypt and how He fulfilled his promises to the Israelites.
This week we look at the plagues God sent to Egypt and how He fulfilled his promises to the Israelites.
This week, as we continue with our study of Exodus, we finally see the people of Israel be obedient to God and how God shows His power to Pharaoh.
This week, as we continue with our study of Exodus, we finally see the people of Israel be obedient to God and how God shows His power to Pharaoh.
This week Pastor Mark looked at Exodus 5:1-21. In this passage, we see Moses ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go and Pharaoh respond by making their lives/work more difficult.
This week Pastor Mark looked at Exodus 5:1-21. In this passage, we see Moses ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go and Pharaoh respond by making their lives/work more difficult.
Join us this week as we look at the second half of chapter 4 and the covenant that God makes with Moses.
Join us this week as we look at the second half of chapter 4 and the covenant that God makes with Moses.
This week we look at what God is capable of doing with His hands along with what He does through our hands.
This week we look at what God is capable of doing with His hands along with what He does through our hands.
Join us this week as we hear from Cory Jones who, alongside his wife and co-planter Cindy, will be planting a church in the White Bear Lake area this fall!
Join us this week as we hear from Cory Jones who, alongside his wife and co-planter Cindy, will be planting a church in the White Bear Lake area this fall!
Join us this week as we focus on who God tells us He is through His calling of Moses in chapter 3.
Join us this week as we focus on who God tells us He is through His calling of Moses in chapter 3.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second half of Chapter 2. This week focuses on Moses as he finishes his time in Egypt and goes into the wilderness.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second half of Chapter 2. This week focuses on Moses as he finishes his time in Egypt and goes into the wilderness.
Join us this morning as we honor the women of Pursuit and take a look at the way women were the heroine in the Exodus story.
Join us this morning as we honor the women of Pursuit and take a look at the way women were the heroine in the Exodus story.
Join us this week as we wrap up our Who Do You Think You Are series with a look at gifts & passions and how God has created us all uniquely.
Join us this week as we wrap up our Who Do You Think You Are series with a look at gifts & passions and how God has created us all uniquely.
Join us this week as we look at Baptize and what it's purpose is starting with Jesus' baptism.
Join us this week as we look at Baptize and what it's purpose is starting with Jesus' baptism.
This week, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, we start a new series focused on Identity. We will spend 4 weeks looking at who we are in Christ!
This week, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, we start a new series focused on Identity. We will spend 4 weeks looking at who we are in Christ!
Join us this week as Pastor Aaron Lynch walks us through the second half of Galatians chapter 5. This week we focus on the fruit of the Spirit and how God intended for them to be evident in our lives.
Join us this week as Pastor Aaron Lynch walks us through the second half of Galatians chapter 5. This week we focus on the fruit of the Spirit and how God intended for them to be evident in our lives.
This week we get to hear from fellow Church Planter, Josh Meyers. Josh has experienced God's freedom in his life and shares with us about that (that goes along with our passage) and plans for the church he is working on planting.
This week we get to hear from fellow Church Planter, Josh Meyers. Josh has experienced God's freedom in his life and shares with us about that (that goes along with our passage) and plans for the church he is working on planting.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second half of chapter 4. Paul shares illustrations from the Old Testament to again emphasize that we become connected with God through faith, not through obedience to the law or our own good works.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second half of chapter 4. Paul shares illustrations from the Old Testament to again emphasize that we become connected with God through faith, not through obedience to the law or our own good works.
This week we look at the end of chapter 3 and all of chapter 4. In this section, Paul is focusing on the purpose of the Law that was given in the Old Testament and how that affects us as believers today.
This week we look at the end of chapter 3 and all of chapter 4. In this section, Paul is focusing on the purpose of the Law that was given in the Old Testament and how that affects us as believers today.
Join us for our third week of the Galatians series as we talk about faith and how we are made right in God's eyes by faith alone.
Join us for our third week of the Galatians series as we talk about faith and how we are made right in God's eyes by faith alone.
Join us for our third week of the Galatians series as we talk about faith and how we are made right in God's eyes by faith alone.
This week we took a look at Galatians chapter 2 and how Paul rebuked Peter for the way he was treating non-Jewish believers.
This week we took a look at Galatians chapter 2 and how Paul rebuked Peter for the way he was treating non-Jewish believers.
We begin our Galatians series in Chapter 1. We has some technical issues and lost the video of the servie, this was rerecorded as a podcast only by Pastor Mark. Enjoy!
We begin our Galatians series in Chapter 1. We has some technical issues and lost the video of the servie, this was rerecorded as a podcast only by Pastor Mark. Enjoy!
This week, Pastor Mark takes a look at 5 aspects of God's Will that could cause our prayers to be unanswered.
This week, Pastor Mark takes a look at 5 aspects of God's Will that could cause our prayers to be unanswered.
Ever wonder how to hear God's voice in your prayer life? Some of our staff sat down this week and talked through that topic. We focused on some basic steps to listening to God in prayer. Let us know if you have any questions or ideas for future podcasts.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark helps us understand why God might not answer your prayers and how we should respond.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark helps us understand why God might not answer your prayers and how we should respond.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark teaches us about contending prayer and how God wants us to come to Him when things don't sit right with us.
Join us this week as Pastor Mark teaches us about contending prayer and how God wants us to come to Him when things don't sit right with us.
With all the crazy that has been happening in our world lately, we decided that we should kick of 2021 with a focus on Prayer! Join us this week as Pastor Mark shares his heart for this initiative and as be dive into what the Bible says about prayer.
With all the crazy that has been happening in our world lately, we decided that we should kick of 2021 with a focus on Prayer! Join us this week as Pastor Mark shares his heart for this initiative and as be dive into what the Bible says about prayer.
Join us this week as we wrap up our Let There Be series with a look at HOPE and the promises God gave us by sending His Son.
Join us this week as we wrap up our Let There Be series with a look at HOPE and the promises God gave us by sending His Son.
This week we are focused on Joy! Pastor Mark walks us through Luke chapter 2 and God's design for Jesus being our Joy.
This week we are focused on Joy! Pastor Mark walks us through Luke chapter 2 and God's design for Jesus being our Joy.
This week, we kick off the Christmas season with a new sermon series called LET THERE BE! Today we are focused on PEACE! What does peace look like for us now and how do we live with more of it?
This week, we kick off the Christmas season with a new sermon series called LET THERE BE! Today we are focused on PEACE! What does peace look like for us now and how do we live with more of it?
This week Pastor Aaron wraps up our Down to Earth series with a final look at what is next for us at Pursuit and how we can walk out the ideas we've been looking at.
This week Pastor Aaron wraps up our Down to Earth series with a final look at what is next for us at Pursuit and how we can walk out the ideas we've been looking at.
This week Pastor Aaron walks us through some practical next steps as we process how to bring God's Kingdom down to earth.
This week Pastor Aaron walks us through some practical next steps as we process how to bring God's Kingdom down to earth.
This week, Pastor Mark talks about how strange the kingdom of heaven can look to our world.
This week, Pastor Mark talks about how strange the kingdom of heaven can look to our world.
This week Pastor Mark took a look at Politics and what we, as believers, use as a filter for our lives.
This week Pastor Mark took a look at Politics and what we, as believers, use as a filter for our lives.
This week Pastor Mark reminds us what Jesus told the disciples about sacrifice. He shared three key points/actions that kingdom minded people do.
This week Pastor Mark reminds us what Jesus told the disciples about sacrifice. He shared three key points/actions that kingdom minded people do.
This week in our Down to Earth series, Pastor Mark dives into Matthew chapter 13 as we look at how God calls us to proclaim the gospel! Pastor Mark gives us three guides posts that Kingdom minded people should be doing to help us stay on track.
This week in our Down to Earth series, Pastor Mark dives into Matthew chapter 13 as we look at how God calls us to proclaim the gospel! Pastor Mark gives us three guides posts that Kingdom minded people should be doing to help us stay on track.
This week, Pastor Mark is beginning a new series called 'Down to Earth'. This week we are focusing on the topic of Kingdom Builders! At Pursuit was believe we should be focused on the larger Kingdom of God, not just our little kingdoms. Join us as we dive into this series and learn more what it means to be a part of God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
This week, Pastor Mark is beginning a new series called 'Down to Earth'. This week we are focusing on the topic of Kingdom Builders! At Pursuit was believe we should be focused on the larger Kingdom of God, not just our little kingdoms. Join us as we dive into this series and learn more what it means to be a part of God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
This week we wrap up our series on racial reconciliation with 5 actions steps we can all take!
This week we wrap up our series on racial reconciliation with 5 actions steps we can all take!
Pastor Mark responds to some questions that people have been asking about race during our Racial Reconciliation series. If you have other questions, feel free to email Pastor Mark.
This week, as we celebrate Repentance Sunday, we look at the biblical history of repentance and what our calling is as believers and how that is an important step to racial reconciliation.
This week, as we celebrate Repentance Sunday, we look at the biblical history of repentance and what our calling is as believers and how that is an important step to racial reconciliation.
This week we looked at the gift of lamenting in helping ourselves process through hard times. Pastor Mark helped us look at lamenting as the beginning of hope in hard situations.
This week we looked at the gift of lamenting in helping ourselves process through hard times. Pastor Mark helped us look at lamenting as the beginning of hope in hard situations.
This week we started a new series on racial reconciliation. This is something that has been on Pastor Mark's heart for a while and we think it's important for us, as the church, to start talking about this! This week's focus is on starting with a posture of humility, admitting that part of our body is hurting, and understanding that the only solution is Jesus! Stay tuned for the next few weeks as we dig into this more.
This week we started a new series on racial reconciliation. This is something that has been on Pastor Mark's heart for a while and we think it's important for us, as the church, to start talking about this! This week's focus is on starting with a posture of humility, admitting that part of our body is hurting, and understanding that the only solution is Jesus! Stay tuned for the next few weeks as we dig into this more.
Join us as we hear from guest speaker Aaron Lynch! Aaron is sharing some of his insights on how to listen to and understand God's plan.
Join us as we hear from guest speaker Aaron Lynch! Aaron is sharing some of his insights on how to listen to and understand God's plan.
In the final week of our Relentless Pursuit series, we looked at the was that Jesus models how to love people. We looked at the definition of compassion that Jesus shows us from His life on earth and what the fruit of that compassion should be.
In the final week of our Relentless Pursuit series, we looked at the was that Jesus models how to love people. We looked at the definition of compassion that Jesus shows us from His life on earth and what the fruit of that compassion should be.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second part of our mission statement: Always in pursuit OF JESUS and the people He loves. Pastor Mark is going to talk about what loving people like Jesus looks like and how we can do that better.
Join us this week as we take a look at the second part of our mission statement: Always in pursuit OF JESUS and the people He loves. Pastor Mark is going to talk about what loving people like Jesus looks like and how we can do that better.
This week we started a new series called 'Relentless Pursuit'. For the next three weeks we will be focusing on our Mission statement- "Always in pursuit of Jesus and the that people He loves". This week we focused on the 'Always in pursuit' part of that statement.
This week we started a new series called 'Relentless Pursuit'. For the next three weeks we will be focusing on our Mission statement- "Always in pursuit of Jesus and the that people He loves". This week we focused on the 'Always in pursuit' part of that statement.
This week we look at the end of Jacob's life and the blessings that he gives out to his children and grandchildren.
This week we look at the end of Jacob's life and the blessings that he gives out to his children and grandchildren.
This week we looked at how God restored the relationships between Jacob, Joseph, and the bothers.
This week we looked at how God restored the relationships between Jacob, Joseph, and the bothers.
This week, Pastor Mark is preaching from Genesis chapter 45. This section of Joseph's story focuses on forgiveness and reconciliation.
This week, Pastor Mark is preaching from Genesis chapter 45. This section of Joseph's story focuses on forgiveness and reconciliation.
This week we look at Joseph's response to his brothers returning to Egypt and how one brother finally lays his live on the line and mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
This week we look at Joseph's response to his brothers returning to Egypt and how one brother finally lays his live on the line and mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
We are taking a pause on our Joseph series this weekend and will not have online services Our next meeting will be July 12th at city hall field across from the Mounds View Community Center.
Here is a quick devotional to encourage you this weekend:
As we celebrate freedom and independence as Americans, make sure you consider the tension Christians are called to live in. We are called to give away ourselves as servants even in our freedom. We are not called to independence but to lives of dependence on God and his people. Ask yourself have I made myself a servant to the world around me and do I live a dependent lifestyle, relying on God and his people?
Can’t wait to see you all face to face next week at the park!
We are taking a pause on our Joseph series this weekend and will not have online services Our next meeting will be July 12th at city hall field across from the Mounds View Community Center.
Here is a quick devotional to encourage you this weekend:
As we celebrate freedom and independence as Americans, make sure you consider the tension Christians are called to live in. We are called to give away ourselves as servants even in our freedom. We are not called to independence but to lives of dependence on God and his people. Ask yourself have I made myself a servant to the world around me and do I live a dependent lifestyle, relying on God and his people?
Can’t wait to see you all face to face next week at the park!
In our 6th installment of the Joseph series we see Joseph and his brothers meet again as they come to Egypt to buy grain. Join us as we look at how Joseph reacts to this turn of events and what happens next!
In our 6th installment of the Joseph series we see Joseph and his brothers meet again as they come to Egypt to buy grain. Join us as we look at how Joseph reacts to this turn of events and what happens next!
Happy Father's Day! Join us this weekend as we look at Genesis chapter 41 as Joseph finally gets the break in circumstances that he has been waiting for.
Happy Father's Day! Join us this weekend as we look at Genesis chapter 41 as Joseph finally gets the break in circumstances that he has been waiting for.
We pick up the story of Joseph this week as he interprets the dreams of two fellow prisoners and endures his current situation.
We pick up the story of Joseph this week as he interprets the dreams of two fellow prisoners and endures his current situation.
Join us this week as we pick back up the story of Joseph in Genesis chapter 39. This week we see Joseph persevere through temptation and Pastor Mark talks how Joseph is able to do that.
Join us this week as we pick back up the story of Joseph in Genesis chapter 39. This week we see Joseph persevere through temptation and Pastor Mark talks how Joseph is able to do that.
Most likely you are reeling from the past week in which an unspeakable tragedy has lead to chaos in our two beautiful cities and beyond. Maybe you are asking questions like: What should our response as Christians be? How should we process and respond to this past week? How can we make a difference? We will hit the pause button on our Joseph series and deal with the crisis in our world right now. Join us, in services, for a response from Pastor Mark who will be sharing God's word with us in this time of unrest.
Most likely you are reeling from the past week in which an unspeakable tragedy has lead to chaos in our two beautiful cities and beyond. Maybe you are asking questions like: What should our response as Christians be? How should we process and respond to this past week? How can we make a difference? We will hit the pause button on our Joseph series and deal with the crisis in our world right now. Join us, in services, for a response from Pastor Mark who will be sharing God's word with us in this time of unrest.
This week, in the second installment of our Joseph series we look at how things went down hill for him very quickly and how the effects of generational sin can be seen throughout his story.
This week, in the second installment of our Joseph series we look at how things went down hill for him very quickly and how the effects of generational sin can be seen throughout his story.
This week we began our new summer series with the life of Joseph and what it means to be faithful even during hard times.
This week we began our new summer series with the life of Joseph and what it means to be faithful even during hard times.
In honor of Mother's Day, we are taking a look at the role of women in the church and how God created them uniquely!
In honor of Mother's Day, we are taking a look at the role of women in the church and how God created them uniquely!
This week, Pastor David Sorn looks at the art of suffering and how God uses them to strengthen and grow us!
This week, Pastor David Sorn looks at the art of suffering and how God uses them to strengthen and grow us!
This week, Pastor David Sorn looks at the art of suffering and how God uses them to strengthen and grow us!
This week we concluded our 'What the World Needs Now' series with a look at selfless love. Pastor Mark walked us through the church's history during times of chaos and gave us some tips on how we can be loving people in Jesus's name right now!
This week we concluded our 'What the World Needs Now' series with a look at selfless love. Pastor Mark walked us through the church's history during times of chaos and gave us some tips on how we can be loving people in Jesus's name right now!
This week we are looking at how through our Faith in Christ we can have unreasonable hope! Join us Saturday at 6pm or Sunday at 1pm as we look at the hope that only Jesus brings.
This week we are looking at how through our Faith in Christ we can have unreasonable hope! Join us Saturday at 6pm or Sunday at 1pm as we look at the hope that only Jesus brings.
This week we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our King! Even when life doesn't feel like something to be celebrated, we can have hope in Jesus. Pastor Mark begins a new 3 week series called "What the World Needs Now" where we will focus on faith, hope, and love.
This week we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our King! Even when life doesn't feel like something to be celebrated, we can have hope in Jesus. Pastor Mark begins a new 3 week series called "What the World Needs Now" where we will focus on faith, hope, and love.
This week we wrap up our Philippians series! Paul ends the book of Philippians telling the followers at Philippi to remember that this world will not satisfy them- that only heaven can do that! So join us as we celebrate being made for another world!
This week we wrap up our Philippians series! Paul ends the book of Philippians telling the followers at Philippi to remember that this world will not satisfy them- that only heaven can do that! So join us as we celebrate being made for another world!
This week we are looking at the first part of Philippians 4 which is pretty prefect for life right now! There is a lot happening that is causing stress and anxiety but this passage talks about a peace that only God can bring!
This week we are looking at the first part of Philippians 4 which is pretty prefect for life right now! There is a lot happening that is causing stress and anxiety but this passage talks about a peace that only God can bring!
This week we looked at the second half of chapter 3 and Pastor Mark reminded us that we are to keep our focus on God and on the people around us. In times like these, it is very easy for us to loose our focus so remember to keep your eyes up and out- Always in pursuit of Jesus and the people He loves!
This week we looked at the second half of chapter 3 and Pastor Mark reminded us that we are to keep our focus on God and on the people around us. In times like these, it is very easy for us to loose our focus so remember to keep your eyes up and out- Always in pursuit of Jesus and the people He loves!
This week we looked at the second half of chapter 3 and Pastor Mark reminded us that we are to keep our focus on God and on the people around us. In times like these, it is very easy for us to loose our focus so remember to keep your eyes up and out- Always in pursuit of Jesus and the people He loves!
This week we look at Paul's charge to rejoice in the Lord and not our circumstances! True joy comes only through Jesus.
This week we look at Paul's charge to rejoice in the Lord and not our circumstances! True joy comes only through Jesus.
This week we look at Paul's charge to rejoice in the Lord and not our circumstances! True joy comes only through Jesus.
This week we dug through the second half of Philippians chapter 2. Paul lays out of us the marks of a disciple and commends the church in Philippi for their obedience.
This week we dug through the second half of Philippians chapter 2. Paul lays out of us the marks of a disciple and commends the church in Philippi for their obedience.
This week we dug through the second half of Philippians chapter 2. Paul lays out of us the marks of a disciple and commends the church in Philippi for their obedience.
This week Pastor Mark brought us back to the book of Philippians. We picked back up at the beginning of chapter 2 and looked at the idea of being humble.
This week Pastor Mark brought us back to the book of Philippians. We picked back up at the beginning of chapter 2 and looked at the idea of being humble.
This week Pastor Mark brought us back to the book of Philippians. We picked back up at the beginning of chapter 2 and looked at the idea of being humble.
This week, Chris Thomson walks us through what intentional community looks like, why it's important, and how we can implement it in our lives.
This week, Chris Thomson walks us through what intentional community looks like, why it's important, and how we can implement it in our lives.
This week, Chris Thomson walks us through what intentional community looks like, why it's important, and how we can implement it in our lives.
This week Chris Thomson walks us through how to share our faith with someone. He gives us some practical tools to ask good questions and listen for what someone is really saying.
This week Chris Thomson walks us through how to share our faith with someone. He gives us some practical tools to ask good questions and listen for what someone is really saying.
This week Chris Thomson walks us through how to share our faith with someone. He gives us some practical tools to ask good questions and listen for what someone is really saying.
We had the joy of having Pastor Josh Pollard with us this weekend from Renovation Church in Blaine! Pastor Josh talked about our need to focus both our heart and our mind on Jesus.
We had the joy of having Pastor Josh Pollard with us this weekend from Renovation Church in Blaine! Pastor Josh talked about our need to focus both our heart and our mind on Jesus.
We had the joy of having Pastor Josh Pollard with us this weekend from Renovation Church in Blaine! Pastor Josh talked about our need to focus both our heart and our mind on Jesus.
Marjorie Howell was with us this week and brought us week 3 of our Philippians series. This week we looked at Pauls tension between going to be with Jesus or remaining with the believers. Marjorie reminded us that we have already been made one with Christ and that we need to live that out!
Marjorie Howell was with us this week and brought us week 3 of our Philippians series. This week we looked at Pauls tension between going to be with Jesus or remaining with the believers. Marjorie reminded us that we have already been made one with Christ and that we need to live that out!
Marjorie Howell was with us this week and brought us week 3 of our Philippians series. This week we looked at Pauls tension between going to be with Jesus or remaining with the believers. Marjorie reminded us that we have already been made one with Christ and that we need to live that out!
Week 2 of our Philippians series finds us in the middle of chapter 1. Paul is imprisoned in Rome but is able to find joy in his circumstances. How? He realizes that he has a captive audience in his palace guard and so he starts to do what he does best- tell people about his faith! Who has God placed in your life that needs to hear about Him?
Week 2 of our Philippians series finds us in the middle of chapter 1. Paul is imprisoned in Rome but is able to find joy in his circumstances. How? He realizes that he has a captive audience in his palace guard and so he starts to do what he does best- tell people about his faith! Who has God placed in your life that needs to hear about Him?
Week 2 of our Philippians series finds us in the middle of chapter 1. Paul is imprisoned in Rome but is able to find joy in his circumstances. How? He realizes that he has a captive audience in his palace guard and so he starts to do what he does best- tell people about his faith! Who has God placed in your life that needs to hear about Him?
This week we started a new series going through the book of Philippians! For week 1 we went back to Acts 16 to look at how the church in Philippi was started and who God chose to be the first people in that church. It's amazing the ways God works to pull a group of unlikely people together to make something happen!
This week we started a new series going through the book of Philippians! For week 1 we went back to Acts 16 to look at how the church in Philippi was started and who God chose to be the first people in that church. It's amazing the ways God works to pull a group of unlikely people together to make something happen!
This week we started a new series going through the book of Philippians! For week 1 we went back to Acts 16 to look at how the church in Philippi was started and who God chose to be the first people in that church. It's amazing the ways God works to pull a group of unlikely people together to make something happen!
This week Chris Thomson joins us again to look at Luke 10:25-37 and focus on how we love people. As we focus on the New Year, we should also focus on who God is calling us to love and how we can do that.
This week Chris Thomson joins us again to look at Luke 10:25-37 and focus on how we love people. As we focus on the New Year, we should also focus on who God is calling us to love and how we can do that.
Matt Swigart joined us this Sunday to look at the book of Habakkuk and how we can have faith to get us through the hard times.
Matt Swigart joined us this Sunday to look at the book of Habakkuk and how we can have faith to get us through the hard times.
This week we finished up our 'A Child Is Born' series hearing from Pastor Mark about Jesus as our Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
This week we finished up our 'A Child Is Born' series hearing from Pastor Mark about Jesus as our Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
This week we looked at the names of God through out the Old & New Testaments and who God is. In Exodus God tells Moses that his name is "I AM". Have you ever thought about what that means? What does it mean for your life that God is I AM?
This week we looked at the names of God through out the Old & New Testaments and who God is. In Exodus God tells Moses that his name is "I AM". Have you ever thought about what that means? What does it mean for your life that God is I AM?
This week we looked at the names of God through out the Old & New Testaments and who God is. In Exodus God tells Moses that his name is "I AM". Have you ever thought about what that means? What does it mean for your life that God is I AM?
For the next three weeks we will be looking at the promises of Isaiah 9:6 and who Jesus is. This weekend we focused on Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor and how that differs from our modern day understanding of "counselor."
For the next three weeks we will be looking at the promises of Isaiah 9:6 and who Jesus is. This weekend we focused on Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor and how that differs from our modern day understanding of "counselor."
For the next three weeks we will be looking at the promises of Isaiah 9:6 and who Jesus is. This weekend we focused on Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor and how that differs from our modern day understanding of "counselor."
The Bible calls us to more than simply believing in Jesus' existence- we are called to believe ON HIM. We need to stop fighting, ignoring and trying to mute our spiritual hunger and start PURSUING Jesus as the Bread of Life.
The Bible calls us to more than simply believing in Jesus' existence- we are called to believe ON HIM. We need to stop fighting, ignoring and trying to mute our spiritual hunger and start PURSUING Jesus as the Bread of Life.
In the final week of our series, we look at our motivations in being generous. Pastor Mark walks us through two points that our generosity need to be rooted in in order to be living the life God calls us to.
In the final week of our series, we look at our motivations in being generous. Pastor Mark walks us through two points that our generosity need to be rooted in in order to be living the life God calls us to.
This week in our Generous series we look at finances and the priorities we have in our lives. The Bible tells us to give, that we cannot argue, but we believe that God is more concerned that you give FIRST and with a JOYFUL HEART than the amount you give. Are you making God a priority in your life?
This week in our Generous series we look at finances and the priorities we have in our lives. The Bible tells us to give, that we cannot argue, but we believe that God is more concerned that you give FIRST and with a JOYFUL HEART than the amount you give. Are you making God a priority in your life?
This week Pastor Mark walked us through what it looks like to be a Generous Church. As believers we are called to live as people sent out by God. The bible tells us that Jesus called us to GO! So what are you doing to live on mission as people sent by God?
This week Pastor Mark walked us through what it looks like to be a Generous Church. As believers we are called to live as people sent out by God. The bible tells us that Jesus called us to GO! So what are you doing to live on mission as people sent by God?
When it comes to forgiveness, your feelings chase your actions. Last Sunday, Pastor Mark gives us 3 practical steps to take to forgive someone who has hurt you.
When it comes to forgiveness, your feelings chase your actions. Last Sunday, Pastor Mark gives us 3 practical steps to take to forgive someone who has hurt you.
When is the last time you asked yourself why you do what you do in your walk with God? The answer to that "why" is often the difference between following the Law of religion and accepting the grace offered in the new testament. The New Covenant that Jesus made with us is based on doing things because we LOVE Him- not in order to earn anything.
When is the last time you asked yourself why you do what you do in your walk with God? The answer to that "why" is often the difference between following the Law of religion and accepting the grace offered in the new testament. The New Covenant that Jesus made with us is based on doing things because we LOVE Him- not in order to earn anything.
Pastor Cory Ball visited this week to share about the church he is planting in St. Louis and to speak about the New Transformation we have in Christ.
Pastor Cory Ball visited this week to share about the church he is planting in St. Louis and to speak about the New Transformation we have in Christ.
God has given us a corporate mission as a church. He is making us into a building of living stones who are all in relation to the true cornerstone - Jesus Christ! How are you becoming the living stone that God is calling you to be?
God has given us a corporate mission as a church. He is making us into a building of living stones who are all in relation to the true cornerstone - Jesus Christ! How are you becoming the living stone that God is calling you to be?
It’s that time of year again. We say goodbye to the Lakes, close the cabins and focus on the fresh starts and new rhythms of the fall. It’s a great time to reassess everything. "New" will be a 4 week series where we look at what the Bible has to teach us about reimagining some of the basics of the faith. This week we are looking at 2 Corinthians 5 and what our mission is as believers.
It’s that time of year again. We say goodbye to the Lakes, close the cabins and focus on the fresh starts and new rhythms of the fall. It’s a great time to reassess everything. "New" will be a 4 week series where we look at what the Bible has to teach us about reimagining some of the basics of the faith. This week we are looking at 2 Corinthians 5 and what our mission is as believers.
The church was never meant to be a place where you sneak into the back row and leave without a significant connection. Jesus calls us to more, He paints a picture of a church that is known by the way we love "one another"(John 13:35). The way we do community should speak to our community. We believe both an inward and outward focus on community is what the church should be all about.
The church was never meant to be a place where you sneak into the back row and leave without a significant connection. Jesus calls us to more, He paints a picture of a church that is known by the way we love "one another"(John 13:35). The way we do community should speak to our community. We believe both an inward and outward focus on community is what the church should be all about.
We are all sinners in need of a savior and we believe our hope rests only in the person and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history built towards Him and now testifies to who Jesus is and what he did for humanity. Everything was created through him and is being reconciled to him, including us! The gospel is central to what we do and how we do it. Jesus left us with a message (the gospel) and a mission (make disciples) and so we keep Jesus' good news in the foreground.
We are all sinners in need of a savior and we believe our hope rests only in the person and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history built towards Him and now testifies to who Jesus is and what he did for humanity. Everything was created through him and is being reconciled to him, including us! The gospel is central to what we do and how we do it. Jesus left us with a message (the gospel) and a mission (make disciples) and so we keep Jesus' good news in the foreground.
We are completely enamored with the idea of connecting with lost people. Jesus, again and again, went out of his way to love and surprise lost people with grace. We want to be students of our culture, looking for opportunities to share the good news in new and novel ways. We will continue to change our methods and do whatever we can to reach people who don't know Jesus. Outward focus is a posture that will drive our language, decisions and vision.
We are completely enamored with the idea of connecting with lost people. Jesus, again and again, went out of his way to love and surprise lost people with grace. We want to be students of our culture, looking for opportunities to share the good news in new and novel ways. We will continue to change our methods and do whatever we can to reach people who don't know Jesus. Outward focus is a posture that will drive our language, decisions and vision.
We don't exist to make our name great, we exist to make Jesus' name great. We look to partner with other gospel centered churches, organizations and movements. At the end of the day, our goal is for people to know Jesus, not just Pursuit Community Church.
We don't exist to make our name great, we exist to make Jesus' name great. We look to partner with other gospel centered churches, organizations and movements. At the end of the day, our goal is for people to know Jesus, not just Pursuit Community Church.
This week we began a new series called 'We Are' where we will be looking at Pursuit's core values. This week Pastor Mark focused on one of our top values, we are an imperfect church for imperfect people, and how that effects what we do, say, and believe.
This week we began a new series called 'We Are' where we will be looking at Pursuit's core values. This week Pastor Mark focused on one of our top values, we are an imperfect church for imperfect people, and how that effects what we do, say, and believe.
As we wrapped up the God of Jacob, we looked at the reunion of Jacob and Esau in chapter 33. We see Jacob, once again, ranking his family based on how much he loves them and we are reminded that playing favorites with your family will only lead to disunity.
As we wrapped up the God of Jacob, we looked at the reunion of Jacob and Esau in chapter 33. We see Jacob, once again, ranking his family based on how much he loves them and we are reminded that playing favorites with your family will only lead to disunity.
This week we look at how God blesses Jacob, through sheep, for his faithfulness. Jacob shows us the importance of working for God in hard situations and following through with what we say we will do.
This week we look at how God blesses Jacob, through sheep, for his faithfulness. Jacob shows us the importance of working for God in hard situations and following through with what we say we will do.
Week 5 of our God of Jacob series focuses on how sin can work its way through multiple generations of a family and the struggle that Leah and Rachel have in competing for Jacobs attention and favor by bearing more children.
Week 5 of our God of Jacob series focuses on how sin can work its way through multiple generations of a family and the struggle that Leah and Rachel have in competing for Jacobs attention and favor by bearing more children.
Jacob, on the run from Esau, lands in his mother's homeland looking for refuge. After reuniting with his uncle's family, he falls in love with Rachel and strikes up a deal to work for 7 years in exchange for her hand in marriage. In an incredibly ironic twist, Jacob ends up being deceived into marrying the wrong sister and wakes up next to Leah! The deceiver is deceived and decides to marry both sisters to be with the love of his life. No one in this story is faithful, luckily God is always faithful even when we aren't.
Jacob, on the run from Esau, lands in his mother's homeland looking for refuge. After reuniting with his uncle's family, he falls in love with Rachel and strikes up a deal to work for 7 years in exchange for her hand in marriage. In an incredibly ironic twist, Jacob ends up being deceived into marrying the wrong sister and wakes up next to Leah! The deceiver is deceived and decides to marry both sisters to be with the love of his life. No one in this story is faithful, luckily God is always faithful even when we aren't.
Pastor Tyler Roland from Edinbrook Church in Brooklyn Center visited and encouraged us to operate out of the overflow from God.
Pastor Tyler Roland from Edinbrook Church in Brooklyn Center visited and encouraged us to operate out of the overflow from God.
In Genesis chapter 28 Jacob encounters God at Bethel and was convinced that he found God in a place but the truth is God is everywhere. God will meet you where ever you are at- you just need to be attentive to Him.
In Genesis chapter 28 Jacob encounters God at Bethel and was convinced that he found God in a place but the truth is God is everywhere. God will meet you where ever you are at- you just need to be attentive to Him.
This week we looked at the relationship between Jacob and Esau and how Esau was willing to give up his birthright to satisfy his appetite. Have you given up something God has given you to satisfy a desire?
This week we looked at the relationship between Jacob and Esau and how Esau was willing to give up his birthright to satisfy his appetite. Have you given up something God has given you to satisfy a desire?
This week Pastor Mark starts our new series by looking at Genesis 25 and the birth of Jacob and Esau.
This week Pastor Mark starts our new series by looking at Genesis 25 and the birth of Jacob and Esau.
In Luke 11, Jesus teaches us how to pray. He tells us to pray audaciously, without shame. Even when we don't believe that our prayers are being heard or answered, the Lord calls us to be persistent.
In Luke 11, Jesus teaches us how to pray. He tells us to pray audaciously, without shame. Even when we don't believe that our prayers are being heard or answered, the Lord calls us to be persistent.
Prayer was never meant to be a formula. Jesus shows us how to pray and gives us a chance to reaffirm His gospel in our lives each and ever time we pray.
Prayer was never meant to be a formula. Jesus shows us how to pray and gives us a chance to reaffirm His gospel in our lives each and ever time we pray.
Pastor Jeremy Lind from Cornerstone Church visited this week and talked about why planting churches is so important.
Pastor Jeremy Lind from Cornerstone Church visited this week and talked about why planting churches is so important.
As humans we tend to focus on prioritizing what is important and often God is one of those things. What if God wasn't an item n that list but the list itself? We can worship God in everything we do, anywhere that we are. How have you worshiped God today?
As humans we tend to focus on prioritizing what is important and often God is one of those things. What if God wasn't an item n that list but the list itself? We can worship God in everything we do, anywhere that we are. How have you worshiped God today?
Jesus changed the game when he gave His disciples a new command to love one another the way He was going to love them. In doing so, He called them to create a community that would draw people in. The way we relate to one another says so much about who Jesus is. Are you leaning into community or choosing isolation?
Jesus changed the game when he gave His disciples a new command to love one another the way He was going to love them. In doing so, He called them to create a community that would draw people in. The way we relate to one another says so much about who Jesus is. Are you leaning into community or choosing isolation?
Today we started a new series called 'Your Call.' For three weeks we will be looking at three choices that can radically change your life! This week we looked at our foundation- Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we could establish a relationship with Him and build a firm foundation.
Today we started a new series called 'Your Call.' For three weeks we will be looking at three choices that can radically change your life! This week we looked at our foundation- Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we could establish a relationship with Him and build a firm foundation.
Often we build a custom Jesus based on our preferences and the influence of culture. On Palm Sunday, we are reminded to worship the true Jesus, the one that is testified to in God's word.
Often we build a custom Jesus based on our preferences and the influence of culture. On Palm Sunday, we are reminded to worship the true Jesus, the one that is testified to in God's word.
As Americans, we love to be self sufficient. Our culture glorifies being able to do things on our own. James, however, challenges us to live a life of humility; being dependent on God and other people.
As Americans, we love to be self sufficient. Our culture glorifies being able to do things on our own. James, however, challenges us to live a life of humility; being dependent on God and other people.
James reminds us of the importance of patience and that we need to be steadfastly vigilant as we wait for Jesus' return.
James reminds us of the importance of patience and that we need to be steadfastly vigilant as we wait for Jesus' return.
James challenges us to not get caught in the trap of serving the worlds version of wealth. James, Paul and Jesus call us to live in a way that values and prioritizes God's kingdom. What do you have that can be leveraged to bring God glory?
James challenges us to not get caught in the trap of serving the worlds version of wealth. James, Paul and Jesus call us to live in a way that values and prioritizes God's kingdom. What do you have that can be leveraged to bring God glory?
Pastor Mark shares from his heart on where Pursuit is and where God is calling us to grow.
Pastor Mark shares from his heart on where Pursuit is and where God is calling us to grow.
Pastor Gary talked today about the impossible situation we find ourselves in before a holy a God. We can’t do anything about it, BUT GOD can, and did.
Pastor Gary talked today about the impossible situation we find ourselves in before a holy a God. We can’t do anything about it, BUT GOD can, and did.
God has plans for us and he wants us to prosper but not in the way we might think. How do we find humility and turn over our plans to Jesus?
God has plans for us and he wants us to prosper but not in the way we might think. How do we find humility and turn over our plans to Jesus?
How much time do you spend avoiding conflict? Where do the conflicts in our lives come from? In James 4:1-12, James confronts our split personalities and challenges us to choose to serve and love God instead of live a conflicted life.
How much time do you spend avoiding conflict? Where do the conflicts in our lives come from? In James 4:1-12, James confronts our split personalities and challenges us to choose to serve and love God instead of live a conflicted life.
James outlines the difference between wisdom that comes from around us and wisdom that comes from God. His wisdom, as James points out, will lead us to significance and fulfillment. Where do you find the wisdom that leads you in life?
James outlines the difference between wisdom that comes from around us and wisdom that comes from God. His wisdom, as James points out, will lead us to significance and fulfillment. Where do you find the wisdom that leads you in life?
James hits the ground running telling us that we should have joy in our trials. He paints a pictues of mature Christians that declare the goodness of God despite their earthly circumstances.
James hits the ground running telling us that we should have joy in our trials. He paints a pictues of mature Christians that declare the goodness of God despite their earthly circumstances.
Where do you need something new this year? Is is possible that the new you are looking for is more connected to who you are than to what you do? Jesus called us to more through selflessness.
Where do you need something new this year? Is is possible that the new you are looking for is more connected to who you are than to what you do? Jesus called us to more through selflessness.
Jesus brought light into a dark world and gave that light to us. When we come together, we become a light display that draws in the world around us.
Jesus brought light into a dark world and gave that light to us. When we come together, we become a light display that draws in the world around us.
Jesus came to us as a baby to an unwed teen mother in some pretty unsanitary circumstances... Not how we would have planned it. What does this reveal about Jesus? How is His birth a foreshadowing of his life and death?
Jesus came to us as a baby to an unwed teen mother in some pretty unsanitary circumstances... Not how we would have planned it. What does this reveal about Jesus? How is His birth a foreshadowing of his life and death?
At His birth, Jesus became God with us, in His death Jesus became the God who is for us and when he gave us his Holy Spirit He became God within us. He is not disconnected from our world, He is invested in our every day lives and wants to know you!
At His birth, Jesus became God with us, in His death Jesus became the God who is for us and when he gave us his Holy Spirit He became God within us. He is not disconnected from our world, He is invested in our every day lives and wants to know you!
God never wanted us to be slaves, he calls us sons. Even when we are at our lowest, we can go home. Are we the kind of church that celebrates the return of our lost brothers and sisters?
God never wanted us to be slaves, he calls us sons. Even when we are at our lowest, we can go home. Are we the kind of church that celebrates the return of our lost brothers and sisters?
What motivates you to choose Jesus and live for him? What would change if you stopped asking how and started asking why?
What motivates you to choose Jesus and live for him? What would change if you stopped asking how and started asking why?