Michael shares on how the presence of God is available to us through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and how we can access the power of God today.
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Worship is how we respond to our knowledge and experience of God. We often find it easier to worship God when times are good than when hardships and tragedy occur. Yet (spoiler alert) God is sovereign in both the good times and the hard times. Michael explores the sovereignty of God, challenging us to rest in his sovereign nature.
Jesus: Love Him, Hate Him, Need Him
November 24, 2019 John Kliewer Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomWhen we talk about Jesus, how can we be both True to Jesus and Culturally Relevant at the same time? In this talk, we see that we just need to keep pointing people to Jesus. And, in pointing them to Jesus, we can tell people that they’ll love Jesus (he’s amazing), (yet in some ways) they’ll hate Jesus, and (like it or not) they need Jesus.
What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus?
November 17, 2019 John Kliewer Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomWhat does it cost to follow Jesus? Nothing…and…everything. John shares about what this tension means and how we can meet Jesus in the middle of it.
A healthy biblical community throws their time and effort into both friendship and mission. Michael shows us a case study in this tension from the book of Acts, the story of the beginning of the early church.
Who’s Job Is It To Make Us Like Jesus?
November 3, 2019 John Kliewer Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomAs followers of Jesus, we want to become more and more like him. So, who’s job is it to make us like Jesus? Is it God’s job or is it our job?
Partnering with God for Show and Tell
October 27, 2019 John Kliewer Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomWhen we start following Jesus, there is some combination of “Show and Tell” involved. It’s actually a mandatory activity for us. Hear John share on waht this means and how we can start to participate.
Tensions of Unity and Diversity
October 20, 2019 Brian Brinkert Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomOne of Jesus’ final prayers was that his followers would be one just as Jesus is one with the Father. This weekend, Brian shares about how being engaged in diverse community helps us grow in unity with one another.
Tension of Chastity: Freedom of Purity
October 15, 2019 Clint Considine Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomClint continues our series on celebrating tension by talking about the tension between sex and intimacy. He shares an invitation to intimacy through chastity and the invitation is for everyone!
Most Inclusive Exclusivity: One True Religion
October 6, 2019 John Kliewer Celebrating the Tensions of the KingdomIs the path of following Jesus inclusive and easy? Is it exclusive and arrogant? John shares from John chapter 14 on how following Jesus is about inclusive exclusivity.