Catalyst Covenant Church: Recent Episodes
Catalyst Covenant Church
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This week Lisa Olson lead us through the different types of spiritual gifts we can have, and gave us the space to unpack our personal gifts to understand how we can better serve God's Kingdom together.
This week Pastor Jeff discussed the power of our spiritual gifts, looking at 1 Corinthians 12 as our Scripture reading for the week.
As we preview our merger between Catalyst and Hope Grove, we are digging into how we can better serve God's Kingdom with our spiritual gifts. This week Pastor Jeff and Pastor Alex sat down with Lisa Vaupel interview-style to discuss what we will be doing with this series in the coming weeks.
The Scripture reading was from 1 Corinthians 12.
This week Heather Jones shared a message on holiness alongside our connection to technology. The main Scripture for this week comes from 1 Peter 1:13-16, along with some other readings with each discussion question (see below):
1 Peter:
- What is your reaction to the word 'holy'? What comes to mind or what do you picture as you think about holiness?
- If you could make all the changes you want in an instant, what would your relationship to screens look like?
Spirit:
- John 4:23; Galatians 5:16-17
- How can we use screens to nourish and help our spirit and connection to the Father?
Soul:
- Romans 8:6-7
- As we think about how much our use of screens can feed into our minds, will and emotions, is there anything you need to add or discard in your use of screens to give health to your soul?
Body:
- Psalm 101:3; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
- What sticks out to you from these passages? How can we use screens to bless our bodies as a temple of the Holy Spirit?
This week Pastor Jeff walked us through a brief theology of work based on 1 Corinthians 7:17-22.
Hollis Kim, the Director of Pastoral Care & Development for the ECC Northwest Conference, led us through an inductive study of Luke 15:1-10 to spend time studying Scripture as a community.
This week Pastor Jeff gave a message on biblical wisdom around money and finances from Proverbs 13:7-11.
This week Pastor Jeff lead us through a lesson on family systems and faith. The Scripture reading comes from 1 Kings 15:1-15.
This week Sullivan Keehr led us through a message on Sabbath rest: what it means for our community, how it restores us, and how it calls us to radically trust God. The Scripture reading was from Mark 2:23-3:5.
This week Pastor Jeff lead us through a message on parenting, and how we help parent children as the church body together. The Scripture for this week is Luke 18:15-17.
This week Pastor Jeff closed out our sermon series, Future, by discussing how the church needs to focus on people, not programs, and the need for the church to serve its local needs. The Scripture reading came from Acts 16:1-15.
This week Pastor Jeff shared a message on church growth, looking at both the excitement about growing as well as the pains that happen as more people are invited into Christ's people. Our reading for this week comes from Acts 15:1-29.
This week Pastor Jeff discussed the ways the church should be powered by the Gospel, not popularity, in order to reach the most people. The sermon comes from Acts 4:1-20, 32-37.
Last week we celebrated Christ's resurrection through Easter, but what's next after that? This week Pastor Jeff shared a message about the importance of sharing the Good News of Christ with others based on Matthew 28:11-20.
This week Pastor Jeff lead us through an overview of Jesus' role as King, Prophet and Priest for our faith to celebrate Palm Sunday.
This week Cindy Jones from Catalyst White Bear Lake shared a message on prayer and fasting as part of our spiritual life--both individually and as a community. The Scripture reading for this series has been Luke 4:1-14.
This week Pastor Jeff discussed the different temptations we face and how to deal with them to continue our Lenten series.
This week Ray Hanson leads us through the different experiences we can have in the wilderness, and why they are important.
This week Pastor Jeff discussed a few different ways we can incorrectly read the Bible and how to avoid them.
This week we kicked off our new sermon series with a message from a guest speaker, Alex Blackwell from Hope Grove Church in Roseville!
We have our final message from our 1 John series, with Pastor Jeff summing up the book to close us out.
This week Sullivan Keehr dug into the purpose and meaning of God's love in our lives from 1 John 5.1-12.
This week Heather Jones spoke on what love means in relationship to God, ourselves and one another from 1 John 4.7-21.
This week Pastor Jeff discussed testing spirits in our own lives, as well as the strength of Jesus guiding the way we should pray. The message was from 1 John 4:1-6 if you'd like to read along with the message while you listen.
This week Pastor Jeff shared a message about what loving God and loving our neighbors looks like in 1 John 3:11-24
This week Pastor Jeff lead us through what it means to be the children of God as presented in 1 John 3.1-10.
This week Pastor Jeff talked about issues about antichrists, end times and our connection to God through the Holy Spirit from 1 John 2.18-29.
This week Pastor Jeff walked us through the story of Mary encountering Gabriel and learning about God's will for her son Jesus in Luke 1:26-38.
Welcome to Advent everyone! We started our new sermon series with a message on Luke 1:1-25; join us over the next few weeks as we walk through the story of Luke 1 on our way to Christmas!
To close our two-part sermon series, Pastor Jeff spoke about doubt from the story of Nicodemus in John 3:1-15.
This week we started our two part series with the story of Thomas. The Scripture reading comes from John 20:24-29.
Due to a technical glitch, the Scripture reading and opening of Jeff's sermon were cut out. The recording starts in the middle of Jeff's description of Benedict and his Rule of Life. The Scripture for this week was Acts 2:42-47.
This week Ray Hanson lead us through a message on Sabbath from Genesis 1:26-2:3 & Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
This week Pastor Jeff lead us through a message on holding onto our stories while entering into the stories of others based on John 8:1-11.
This week Sullivan Keehr shared a message on living our faith through vulnerability and weakness.
This week Pastor Jeff gave a sermon on knowing our limits and letting go of our desire to stay in control of our lives. The Scripture reading comes from Luke 22:39-51.
This week Lisa Olson shared a message on unpacking our emotional past by looking at the story of Joseph found in Genesis 37-50.
This week we finish our Better Together series with a message on accountability and sanctification within the church community. The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 10:19-26.
This week Pastor Jeff continued our Better Together series with a message about support and encouragement. The Scripture for this message is Hebrews 10:19-26.
This week Cory Jones leads us through the first S in BLESS: Serve With Love with a message from Matthew 20:20-28.
This week Cory Jones shared a message on the L in BLESS: Listen, with Scripture from Luke 24:17-35.
To close out our series on Parables in Matthew, Pastor Jeff looks at the parable of the bags of gold found in Matthew 25:14-30.
This week Pastor Jeff did a shorter holiday sermon on the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13.
This week Pastor Jeff and Heather Jones worked through the parable of the Unmerciful Servant in Matthew 18:21-35.
This week Pastor Jeff leads us through the parable of the lost sheep found in Matthew 18:10-14.
Due to a technical issue, part of this week's sermon is missing. Sorry for the incovenience!
This week Pastor Jeff starts our new series on the fruit of the Spirit with a look at Galatians 5:22-23 and 1 Cor 13:1-7.
Pastor Jeff sits down with his friends Nanboni and Sullivan to discuss the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and the different facets and implications of the story.
Dr. Raymon Hanson is back and we talk all things including Genesis 2, First Humans, Relationships, A Theology of Work and Kirby Puckett.
Genesis 1, including a look at science and faith, major themes of the first chapter and what essentials are there for us to consider.
Often there is a difference between what we believe. James challenges to merge these two realities.
This week Pastor Jeff kicks off our fall sermon series, Formation, with James 1:1-18. Pastor Jeff looks at the difference between Trials and Temptations and how they affect our faith.
We jump back with week 4 in our sermon series on evangelism, BLESS. Hear from Pastor Jeff as he talks about the importance of serving others.
We conclude our series on Unsung heroes with Barnabas; an early leader in the 1st Century church. Hear the story of how he mentored emerging leaders and changed the trajectory of the early church.
This week we look at a text that we typically reserve for Easter; instead this week Pastor Jeff explores another character in that story, Mary Magdalene.
From Acts chapter 10 we hear the story of two conversions; both of Cornelius and Peter.
You may have heard the story of Gideon as a child but now it's time to hear his story again as an adult.
This week Pastor Jeff explores the story of a woman not even named but her generous spirit has caused her story to live forever.
What if Kingdom hospitality and generosity had more to do with our heart and courage to share our lives then our wealth and personality... how would we grow personally and how would the kingdom grow? This week Lisa Olson speaks about the dynamic ministry couple of Priscilla and Aquilla.
This week we look at Jethro, the Father in Law to Moses, and the key role he plays in mentoring Moses and guiding him in leadership. Pastor Jeff pushes us to think about the people we are allowing to guide and shape us, and how are we sharing what we have to build the next generation. We begin with the scripture reading form Exodus and Pastor Jeff prays for Fathers and the events of the last week in our region and around the world. Take a listen
This week Pastor Jeff looks at the conclusion of Esther’s story and we celebrate the redemption of God’s people. We also struggle together with this text that describes the murder and genocide of the enemies of the Jewish people. If you have ever wondered why the Old Testament has stories that don’t seem to fit with our New Testament story of love and redemption this is a great sermon for you.
This week we examine chapter 3 and 6 of Esther and look at the story of Haman. In this message we look at what is pride, what it does and what steps can we learn from this chapter in how to move away from it.
This week we examined chapter 4 of Esther and looked at Esther's power, problem and perspective. How might we be empowered by God even in times of deep fear and what might God be calling us to even if it means risking something for that call?
This is what our faith rests on; the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This week Pastor Jeff dives in on the mystery and wonder of Jesus' resurrection.
This week we examine a parable Jesus tells about a banquet. We examine who accepts the invitation and who does not and why this 1st century tale could possibly matter in our 21st century world.
What is the Kingdom of God? Where is the Kingdom? These are questions you might have been asking yourself throughout this series..This week Pastor Tim tries to answer those questions. Take a listen
Judgement is a word that our modern culture doesn’t like to hear but is a concept we see arise in scripture again and again. This week Pastor Jeff looks at Jesus’ parable of the net and discusses how we might look the idea of judgement through new eyes.
Our series on the parables of Jesus continues this week. In our text this week we are confronted with the cost and the price of Jesus’ Kingdom
This week Pastor Jeff continued our series in the parables of Jesus with the story of the Mustard Seed.
Judgement is a word that most of us avoid; we often try hard to make sure that we are not seen as judgemental. In our first week looking at the parables of Jesus, Pastor Jeff looks at the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds found in Matthew 13. Take a listen
This week we wrapped up our series in the Beatitudes. Pastor Jeff concludes with a message that is timely for the cultural and political world we live in. Take a listen
Pastor Jeff brings this great message as we continue our series in the Beatitudes, take a listen.
Lisa Olson spoke to us this week about mercy, not just feeling bad about a situation or for someone but coming along others until we can feel how they feel. This is a great and timely message
This week Pastor Jeff spoke with Ben Quie, a member of our congregation, about this segment of the Beatitudes. This is a great conversation between these two men, followed by some Q & A with the congregation. Take a Listen
While feelings grief and mourning are not desirable, the Beatitudes show that God can and does work through these emotions to bring blessing into our life. Listen as Pastor Jeff breaks down this important part of scripture.