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This week we look at Chapter 21 as we continue our series reading through The Story. This week we discuss Nehemiah, the opposition he faced in rebuilding the wall, and the character of Nehemiah and Ezra.
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This week we look at Chapter 20 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We tell the story of Esther, discuss the context of the book, and leave room for some possible implications for our daily lives.
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This week we look at Chapter 19 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss the return of the Israelites to the promised land, the context of the rebuilding of the temple, and some possible applications to our daily lives.
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This week we look at Chapter 15 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss King Ahab, Elijah, and some practical applications from their overlapping stories that apply to our everyday lives.
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This week we look at Chapter 14 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss the kings who came after Solomon, what they were like, the stories they told with their lives, and how these stories apply to our own lives.
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Experience the wonder and mystery of Christmas through the incredible story of Jesus. The true meaning of Christmas carries astounding significance for our lives today. The question each of us must answer is, “Do I believe it?” The Christmas, step inside the world where the impossible is possible and what seems to good to be true – really is true.
Celebrate the good news of the birth of Jesus with us on Christmas Eve with carols and candlelight! Please invite your friends and family to participate with you and enjoy this time together. This is a 1-hour, in-person service for the whole family! There will be busy bags for kids, a hot chocolate bar and carols by candlelight.
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This week we look at Chapter 13 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss the life of Solomon, his legacy, the themes of his life, and some applications to our daily lives. Read Chapter 13 (pages 175 – 192) of The Story this week to get more out the teaching.
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This week we look at Chapter 12 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss the latter half of David’s life, the story of Bathsheba, and why David wanted to build the temple. Read Chapter 12 (pages 161 – 173) of The Story this week to get more out the teaching.The post Podcast – The Story: The Trials of a King appeared first on West Seattle Christian Church.
This week we look at Chapter 11 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss the story of David as he faces Goliath, what it means to interact with those outside your community, and some possible implications for our daily lives. Read Chapter 11 (pages 145 – 160) of The Story this week to get more out the teaching.
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This week we look at Chapter 10 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We discuss Israel’s past before Samuel, Israel during Samuel’s time, and what the future looked like with Samuel coming after Eli. Read Chapter 10 (pages 129 – 143) of The Story this week to get more out the teaching.
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This week we look at Chapter 8 as we continue our series reading through The Story. We will discuss the Judges of Israel, why they were important, what role they played, and some lessons from the tribe of Dan. Read Chapter 8 (pages 103 – 119) of The Story this week to get more out the teaching.
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We’re jumping into the book of Joshua this week! Can you even believe that we’ve already blown through Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy already and covered so much of God’s grand narrative together!? If you haven’t read Chapter 7 (pages 89 – 102 in The Story) of the story this week, there’s still time before we gather together. You will get more out the teaching and discussion if you do! You are also encouraged to read Joshua 1, 2, and 6 in the Bible if you have time.
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Chapter 6 in our STORY series is called Wandering. Join us this Sunday, October 30th for an engaging teaching and discussion about the wilderness, why God took the Israelites into the wilderness, and some possible applications to our daily lives. As always, you will get the more out of this week’s teaching and table discussions if you read Chapter 6 in your Story book on pages 71-88.
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Chapter 5 in our new series called THE STORY is a pivotal part of the overall narrative that should be considered carefully within the ancient context of covenantal marriage. Wait, isn’t this about the Law and the 10 Commandments? Yep. Find out what’s really going down in this next section of THE STORY – this Sunday, October 23rd. As always, you will get the more out of this week’s teaching and table discussions if you read Chapter 5 in your Story book on pages 59-70 (just 12 pages!). You are also encouraged to read Exodus 19 & 20 in the Bible as well.
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Welcome to Chapter 4 in our new series called THE STORY. This Sunday, October 16th we will be learning about deliverance and what that means, through the story the Passover in Exodus 12. You will get the more out of this week’s teaching and table discussions if you read Chapter 4 in The Story (pages 34-57). Reading or skimming through chapters 7-12 in Exodus in your bible, to remember the story of the plagues and the first Passover, will be a great help as well.
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Welcome to the third week in our new series called THE STORY. This time we look at Chapter 3 as we dive deeper into Joseph’s backstory, his life, and how his life looks as the b’hor – the firstborn son of Jacob (even though he’s really the eleventh).
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Welcome to Chapter 2 in our new series called THE STORY. There are 30 weeks left as we read through the Bible, dive into the major stories, and unpack important implications God wants to reveal to us through his grand narrative. This week we look at the life of Abraham.
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We are excited to launch our new series called THE STORY! Over 31 weeks we’ll read through the Bible, dive into the major stories, and unpack important implications God wants to reveal to us through his grand narrative. We begin by looking at the story arc God tells through creation, which sets the stage for the rest of the series as we journey together chronologically through God’s Word.
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We wrap up our Revelation series with a hard teaching from Jesus through his letter to the church at Laodicea. Jesus calls out lukewarm believers who are wearing the name Christian but who are really pretending to be his followers. He says the proof of a faithful and true life – successfully living the lifestyle of a real Christian – … Read More →
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As we near the end of our Revelation series we take a look at Jesus’ letter to the city of Philadelphia. Jesus has no shortage of good things to say about this church yet he reminds them of their contextual history by reiterating the new name and identity they have in Christ so that they can battle discouragement, and by renewing … Read More →
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The question we’re wrestling with today in our Revelation series comes from Jesus’ letter to the church at Sardis: how can we live in the world and reach the world for Jesus, but not be corrupted by the world? Jesus instructions are to wake up and hold fast to the truth of who he is and his gospel while flipping … Read More →
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This week in our Revelation series we examine Jesus’ letter to the church at Thyatira. Much like his letter to the church at Pergamum, Jesus encourages Christians to resist the misleading voice of false prophets and to remain true to him. In a city full of trade guilds who worship idols, this letter reminds Christians that they already have a … Read More →
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Our third message from the book of Revelation helps us see the deeper spiritual reality that Jesus is the ultimate one in charge of everything. In the midst of everything going on in our lives, he has all authority. The third letter from Jesus to the church at Pergamum reminds us to stay steadfast and to resist compromise even when … Read More →
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We are in the midst of our REVELATION series where Jesus himself writes a letter to the church with a brilliant message of encouragement and hope. This week we examine Jesus’ second letter to the church at Smyrna and discover how to live free from fear in the midst of difficult circumstances in our lives because of the rich faith we … Read More →
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We begin a brand new series this week on the book of REVELATION. Join us as we learn about the only book of the Bible where Jesus himself writes a letter to the church with a brilliant message of encouragement and hope. #westseattlechristianchurch #church #westseattle SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to get new videos every week! Grab our App // Apple … Read More →
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Our stewardship of our money and possessions becomes the story of our lives. Today we examine what Jesus said in the Gospels about money. Like where your treasure is, there your heart will be also, and his parable about the rich fool. The reality is that there is no such thing as discipleship to The Way of Jesus that doesn’t … Read More →
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In this week’s teaching we rediscover the ancient activity of building relationships around the table as we look at the actionable practice of eating together. Like most of the way Jesus did life, eating together simply follows His example by participating in life’s most basic and essential activities with other people. This one is no different, but is primarily a … Read More →
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In this week’s teaching we’ll take a look at the actionable practice of resisting temptation in order to be more like Jesus. We will examine Jesus’ own life and experience, particularly when he goes out into the desert in Luke 4 to be tempted by the devil. Jesus is tempted to give in, to prove himself, and to fill his … Read More →
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Have you been looking for God, but doing so in the winds? Have you been scanning and searching for him in the earthquakes and fires of your life? What if He’s been there all along – waiting for you to find him – in the silence? Today we ask the question: Does all the noise in your life make it … Read More →
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This week we examine the contours of how Jesus passed on the life of faith to his disciples. We also take a minute to look at Paul’s example of how Timothy was brought up in the faith by his mom and grandma, Eunice and Lois. As we do this we look at everything through the lens of passing our faith … Read More →
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In the wake of three mass shootings in the last two weeks we examine Jesus’ actionable practice of peacemaking. This is something all followers of The Way of Jesus are called to embody as we join God in the renewal of all things. This teaching specifically addresses gun violence in America and calls all of us to consider tough questions. … Read More →
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These are the words of Jesus’s followers given in response to some of Jesus’ most famous words as he gives one his core teachings to the Early Church in Matthew 25. The premise is this: only those who follow The Way of Jesus and put into practice the actual real-life actions of love are the ones he recognizes as his disciples. This week we … Read More →
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We started a new series last week called The Way, which focuses on discipleship – learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. Last week we laid the groundwork for this series by studying Jesus’ words and actions that comprise the good news he preached and lived. This is what his Gospel is – a “way” of living concretely … Read More →
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This is the beginning of a new series, The Way, which focuses on the problem faced by many churches today – a lack of discipleship, or learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. We will focus on specific rhythms and practices of Jesus and the first of his followers in their every day life – how they practiced … Read More →
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This is the beginning of a new series, The Way, which focuses on the problem faced by many churches today – a lack of discipleship, or learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. We will focus on specific rhythms and practices of Jesus and the first of his followers in their every day life – how they practiced … Read More →
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We wrap up our BASICS series talking about Jesus’ life, death, and of course, his resurrection. Jesus’ love for us IS his message. The medium is the message. And the medium Jesus used to convey the depth of his love for you is that he would die for you and then overcome death for you – so you can follow … Read More →
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Join us In-Person (and Online) this week for a new message in our BASICS series as we compare and contrast two different versions of the gospel. One that is fairly prevalent, Western-minded, and from the legal or judicial point of view. The other is more ancient and it’s what the first Christians considered orthodox, and thus, more biblical. Masks are encouraged but not required. … Read More →
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Do you know what the Gospel is? How’s this for a definition…the Gospel is a way of living in resistance to the oppressive power of death and destruction in our world and in our own lives. What does it look like? Well, it looks like a local community of Jesus followers standing up against adversity with relentless hope and care … Read More →
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Have you ever had the thought that you’re just empty? Like you need a refill? Instead of thinking you’re leaking like a dripping faucet, Jesus shows us that it’s possible to be so full of the Spirit that it overflows continually. Join us as we examine Jesus’ life full of the Spirit and discover what we can learn about becoming … Read More →
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This week as we continue our BASICS series we tackle the Holy Spirit again. Specifically we’ll be talking about the idea that if nothing can separate us from God and we receive the Holy Spirit by faith in Christ, then why do we often lack a sense of the Spirit’s presence? Tough question, right? Join us for Part 1 of … Read More →
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We are told in Ephesians 4v21-24 that we were created to be righteous and holy, to be like Jesus. How do we take on an entirely new way of life where we are renewed from the inside, allowing God to produce his character in you? Take a quick look at 3 takeaways from this passage as a starting point for … Read More →
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This week is a follow-up to some of the ideas expressed in the Bible Project video we watched last week. We’re talking about God and who and what God is and how we know he is real. We also dive into what God is like and how we can know him better. WEEK 2: STUDY GUIDE WEEK 2: ANSWER KEY
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Make some time to engage in some rhythms and practices of spiritual formation after Christmas. This is Part Two of a self-guided teaching (Part One is HERE) for you and your family during Christmastide, commonly known as the season between Christmas Eve and the New Year as we head towards the next season, Epiphany (Don’t know what that is? Look … Read More →
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Make some time to engage in some rhythms and practices of spiritual formation after Christmas. This is part one of a self-guided teaching for you and your family during Christmastide, commonly known as the season between Christmas Eve and the New Year as we head towards the next season, Epiphany (Don’t know what that is? Look it up!). Look for the … Read More →
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The story of the first Christmas has become so normalized and ordinary that we don’t even see the extraordinary elements, objects and people within the narrative anymore. We have succumbed to the “lullaby effect” where we “know” (or think we know) the story so well that we “fall asleep” when we hear it and we aren’t really listening…instead, we’re nodding … Read More →
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“You go, and do likewise,” are the words Jesus conveys to the lawyer at the end of a certain story about a Samaritan. It’s a perfect scripture to take a look at during Advent as we remember the first Christmas long ago…and realize with thankfulness that God didn’t “walk by on the other side” of the universe and instead sent … Read More →
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If you had a financial manager in charge of all your assets and you found they were cheating you and using your resources for sketchy dealings…would you tell them, “Good job”? Probably not. Well, that’s Jesus’ hook for a story we dive into this week as he illustrates the idea that if you’re following him…be smart, be ready, be scheming…have … Read More →
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This week we examine what it means to follow Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God and love others (his definition of a growing Christian) in a more specific as we weigh the lessons taught in his Parable of the Talents. This has to do with attitude, expectations and the excuses we make…and if we’re brave enough, becoming the best version … Read More →
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Have you ever been frustrated while driving? Traffic jam? Idiotic driver in front of you? Behind you? All around you? Today we’re going to talk about the assumptions we make about other people; the value judgments we make and place on others because we assume we know what’s going on in their life or because we don’t approve of their … Read More →
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Using Jesus’ definition based on the Great Commandment we explore what it means to grow spiritually in terms of the role God plays in the process. This means figuring out what God does and what we can and cannot do. Jesus’ words in the scriptures help us realize that developing our awareness of what God is doing in the world … Read More →
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This message will be a challenge for you. You will encounter a clear-eyed view, an honest look, a “keeping it real” moment… when it comes to the part you play in the discipleship process…and whether you are up to the task of owning your part. Do you want to attain the character and skill set of Jesus? If you answer … Read More →
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We start a new teaching series today called Grow In Christ. Today’s teaching lays the groundwork for the topic by looking at several scriptures that provide a framework for us to focus on as we confront areas in our lives that need pruning and areas that need cultivation.
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Welcome to the last teaching in our FREEDOM series as we’ve explored the main points and background of Paul’s letter to this unique group of Christians. In the last chapter of Galatians Paul speaks to our hearts, instead of laying out a new system of rules. He asks us to consider what motivations lay at the core of who we … Read More →
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Have you ever wanted to know if you are definitively following Jesus or not? Like, actually becoming more Godly – actually growing in His attributes, His holiness, and His character? This is where Paul says the rubber meets the road. It’s either put up…or shut up. And he spells out very clearly how you know you are becoming more and … Read More →
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As we progress through our FREEDOM series, Paul warns his Galatian readers (and us) to not buy the lie that you have to add anything to God’s grace to earn his love and the freedom that offers. The only thing that counts is faith working through love. This is true freedom.
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Paul drops the hammer on his Galatian audience in this week’s teaching from our Freedom series. Paul explains the purpose of the law and ties it in with the covenant God made with Abraham centuries ago. This is a message about rules and boundaries and babysitters and growing up. Maybe it’s something you’ve been waiting to hear for a long … Read More →
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Continuing our Freedom series in Galatians, we wrestle with the idea of always having to live up to the rules in order to be accepted, by God, by others…even to accept ourselves. Paul explains that we don’t have to live with this feeling of guilt any longer and can break those chains because of what Jesus has done for us.
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We kick off our new FREEDOM series on Paul’s letter to the Galatians today. Today we’ll grapple with the question of who’s invited to have a seat at the table of grace and what it means when the gospel of Jesus messes with our comfort. The operative question is: do we love God AND other people?
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We wrap up our summer series on Genesis with one last look at Joseph as he buries his father Israel (Jacob). As he struggles with the promise he made to his dad, Joseph has to make a choice that’s all too familiar to many of us…Do we take the path that’s safe? Or the path that’s Godly? The story that … Read More →
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In this second-to-last installment of our summer series through Genesis, we reach one of the last tension-filled moments between Joseph and his brothers. Judah, the one who initiated the plan to sell Joseph all those years ago, the one who messed up big time with Tamar…is not the same person as before. Join us and see how it all shakes … Read More →
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Joseph only knew his dad up until he was about 17 years old. After that he was carted off and moved from bad place to worse place for the next 25 years. If you put yourself in Joseph’s shoes, what kind of baggage do you think you’d have? What would you think about your family and your father, not knowing … Read More →
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Join us for the latest installment in our Genesis summer series. As Jacob acquiesces to old age he must come to terms with the sorrows and failures of his past, and realizing that God has never given up on him, he finally lives into his calling and passes on his legacy.
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This week we take an in-depth look at what happens with Jacob heads back to see his brother Esau after 20 years. As we do that we’ll examine what happens when we take our gifting and calling and extend them in the wrong direction…but also what can happen when we use them for God’s purposes and come back home to … Read More →
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This episode marks the transition in our Genesis summer series from Abraham to his son Isaac. As we follow the beginning of his story we are prompted with the question: where and when do we trust that God’s promises are being worked out in our life?
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As we continue our Genesis summer series, we follow the story as Abraham’s servant goes on a journey in search of a wife for Isaac…someone who fits the family mold of radical hospitality.
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We’re in the midst of our Genesis summer series. Abraham has a particular understanding about God. And his faith enables him, in the midst of something unbelievable – to stand there and say: “God I believe you will show up, and I’ll trust in that until you do show up.” In other words – God always shows up. The question is…will … Read More →
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This week in our Genesis series we see how God’s plan in and through the person of Jesus goes all the way back to Abraham and Sarah – as he taught them how to humble themselves so that others could become more.
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As we continue our journey through Genesis we follow Abram as he learns what expected of the kind of leader God wants for his family.
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In this episode of our Genesis summer series we take a deeper look at the story of Noah and his sons, post-flood, and what is going on at the Tower of Babel. Humanity holds the power of destruction or redemption in its hands, which is also tied to questions and choices about the direction they will take in life, both literally and spiritually – … Read More →
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In this episode of our Genesis summer series we get out the microscope and take a look below the surface of the story of Noah and the flood. In particular, we take a look at what the author of this story meant when they wrote it and come up with some interesting questions about righteous living, the legacies we leave, … Read More →
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This week we move further into the story of Genesis and look at how we are made for relationship and integrity both with our Creator and each other, and how shame enters the story and makes a mess of things. There is hope however, in learning how to say, “Enough!”
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Welcome to our Summer Series for 2021…GENESIS! Encounter the good story again, for the first time. In this episode we examine the structure, rhythms and cadences of this creation poem and discover that we are not defined by what we do…but who we are.
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Encounter the good story again, for the first time. Take a fresh look at the poetic creation narrative that changed the course of history and the life-changing stories of faith that are integral to our own. Because what you believe about how the story begins and how the story ends is critical to how you live out your faith right now – today … Read More →
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The conclusion of our Salt + Light series focuses on Jesus’ words at the end of his Sermon on the Mount. He asks us, his listeners, whether or not we will do what he says and follow the narrow path in life. If we do, the proof is in the character and integrity of our inner life and the fruit … Read More →
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The entire point of “salt & light” is to be a positive, beautiful, force for good (kalos) in the world. Your good deeds must not only be good in quality, but Jesus is teaching us that they are best when unexpected, captivating and provoke curiosity. He’s also pointedly teaching that a Christian who doesn’t engage in the functions of salt … Read More →
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When Jesus says we are salt and light, he is training us to understand that we have two responsibilities in the world…to shine light so that people can see. And to prevent decay. Join us for our Salt + Light series and learn what it means to be salty and bright.
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How come some actions of the Christian life are more appropriately carried out by ourselves, while others should be carried out public? The main thing is learning some evaluation skills about our motivations and intentions.
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When Jesus tells the crowds they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world, he’s talking to us. But he’s not saying we need to achieve remarkable accomplishments. He is saying that ordinary folk doing ordinary, everyday actions are delivering the most vital, essential ingredients that the world needs.
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The resurrection is God saying to us, “I will help you. I will save you. And I’ll do it again and again. However much it takes. Join us this Easter 2021 and discover A Better Life. One filled with purpose…and the power of the resurrection.
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Sometimes we act in ways that harmful and destructive to ourselves and others. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, Jesus has some deep wisdom when he prays “deliver us from evil and lead us not into temptation.” Join us as we wrap up our ReSET series as we seek joy and strength for the journey.
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Forgivness is difficult. Today we’ll break it down a little bit while covering some of the mistakes we make in our thinking when it come to “Us” versus “Them” mentality. In the end, Jesus boils it down to receiving love and then being able to pour out love to others.
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Prayer is a teacher. Jesus knew this. When he taught his disciples to pray, “Give us today our daily bread,” he wasn’t just offering a prayer template to copy over and over. It was an invitation for us to learn something about the way of life He has with God. Join us as we continue the journey in our ReSET … Read More →
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We are so entrenched in a culture of me and mine, that it’s deceptively easy to skip over something Jesus highlights in the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus assumes that we are a connected people. Join us as we continue the journey in our ReSET series. You can view and participate in our weekly worship service above. If you feel so inclined, … Read More →
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We kick off a new series this week called ReSET. This first installment deals with our need for attention and affirmation while reminding us what matters most in your life is what you do when nobody else is looking.
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You can view and participate in our weekly worship service above. If you feel so inclined, you can also host a Watch Party on Facebook, where you’ll find the sermon Premiere available on Sunday morning.
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This week we lean into Jesus’ encouragement to be a Good News people, because something happens when people tell the story of Jesus and start living like he really is the king of the world.
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This week Pastor Worth shares some stories Jesus tells us about his kingdom and what life looks like in it…and how to join that kingdom in tangible ways.
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Jesus says there is a path…called THE WAY…a life pattern rooted in his view of reality. Intrigued? Learn how to walk that path. This is the way.
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Today we take a quick look at the main statement Jesus made about his ministry – the headline – and we examine the ramifications this has for our lives.
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As we make our way through Matthew and its use of Old Testament hindsight, we look ahead to the future through new lenses and Who we truly can depend upon.
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Is your life messed up? We’ve got good news for you. Through hindsight we can see that God works through our broken, messy, rebellious lives.
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The way we experience life has a lot to do with our perspective on who, exactly, is telling the story. Re-examine 2020 through God’s story and peer ahead at 2021 through His lens.
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Beginning with a modern-day parable reading for Christmastide, our last teaching of the year zeros in on an important discipleship question we often ask at WSCC: What is God saying to me? And what am I going to do about it?
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Welcome to our Christmas Eve online service! Tonight we’ll embark on a journey with child-like wonder as we hear the original Christmas story and ask a paramount question…what do I truly want for Christmas?
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This is the fourth week of Advent 2020. It is our pleasure to introduce to you Tracy Monts who brings an incredible message about a powerful and familiar phrase…a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices! May you embrace the challenge Tracy brings as she asks us all: can we endure our griefs with even greater trust than our joys?
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This is the third week of Advent 2020. Today we will here from Pastor Nick Duffel, a good friend of Pastor Worth…they used to minister together at the same church years ago! To find our more about Nick, check out the beginning of this week’s video. Nick brings us a message that helps us understand why the incarnation actually matters. … Read More →
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Welcome to the second week of Advent 2020. This week we hear from our second Advent preacher, Beth Wheeler, who helps us examine more deeply the call on Mary’s life and her profound response to God’s difficult yet amazing plan.
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Welcome to the first week of Advent 2020. This week we hear from our first of many guest preachers during this season light, Aaron Monts. In this first Advent message we’re reminded of the tension we inhabit as a people filled with hope – that even as we grapple with hopelessness in our lives and around our lives we are … Read More →
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We know that SOMEHOW you will fall headlong into this testimonial from Barry Swindon as he works out the implications of our latest series in his own life.
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We finish our [Un]Qualified series today by focusing on Jesus’ greatest gifts to humanity…His Spirit, His Gospel, and His Love.
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As we near the end of our [Un]Qualified series we examine the impact Jesus – a nobody carpenter from nowhere – made on education, science, language, health systems and the intrinsic value and worth of women and children.
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We continue our [Un]Qualified series by digging deeper into Peter’s failures and learning how to face ourselves so we can become who we’re truly meant to be.
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This week we take a look at Peter’s life, the commonalities between him and the Karate Kid, and how habits and patterns shape you into who you want to be.
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In which we examine the life of King David and ask ourselves the question: “If a book of the Bible was written about me…what would I want it to say?”
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This week we take a look at an encounter Jesus had with one of the most seemingly unqualified people in the scriptures…and discover what happens when they simply share their story.
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As we take a close look at the life of Esther in our [Un]Qualified series, we ask ourselves an important question…do we live our lives in the certainty that God is still sovereign?
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In which we are thrown overboard with a choice to make…will we pour ourselves out for people who are not our people.
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Guest speaker Aaron Monts from United Church
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Guest speaker Aaron Monts, United Church.
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Leah Swindon is a Kinfolk leader and also volunteers to teach the weekly Holy Yoga classes. During the week she’s the executive director for Mary’s Meals USA, a global nonprofit that feeds children in their place of education.
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