Every single Sunday, Christians across the globe share in Holy Communion. As the elements are consecrated, the words of Jesus are repeated, “Do this in remembrance of me.”

But why? We can spend a lifetime in church without anybody ever explaining the most basic stuff. What’s the purpose of Communion? What’s supposed to happen when I partake? What’s the big deal?

Today’s scripture: Luke 22:1-6, 14-20

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Every single one of us will face hard times in life. That’s a given.

The big question is: How will I respond? Will I make the most out of them — or let them go to waste? This sermon explores how to turn our struggles into something powerful and positive.

Today’s scripture: James 1:2-8

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 Hard Times Cafe [35:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

The Bible says followers of Jesus are supposed to be a “peculiar people.” In other words, we are called to live in a counter-cultural way.

But what does that mean? Some Christian have taken it to mean they ought to cut themselves off from society and adopt old fashioned norms. Is that really what God meant? In what ways are Jesus’ followers supposed to be counter-cultural?

In this sermon we hear from special guest Rev. Keith Phillips, who has just completed the process to transfer his ordination credentials to the Metropolitan Community Churches.

Today’s scripture: I Peter 2:9-12

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 Peculiar People [48:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

• If Jesus were to visit a cross-section of American churches today, do you think he’d be pleased?
• If not, what would he seek to change?
• Is it possible God might want to use our congregation to help create that change?

These are some of the daring questions this sermon explores.

Today’s scripture: I John 2:3-6, 18, 21-25

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 What's Wrong With Christianity? [41:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We live in a consumer culture, using things so long as they are useful to us, then tossing them aside. We tend to do the same with friends, family, spouses, and even church.

But is that consistent with Jesus’ command to “love one another as I have loved you?” This sermon explores what it means to view life through a deeper, more sacred lens, shifting from consumption to commitment.

Today’s scripture: John 15:9-17

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 Throw-Away Culture [44:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

In this sermon, six special guests from places like Nebraska, Oregon, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Barbados will each share something critical we need to hear. You will be deeply moved!

Today’s scripture: Acts 16:6-12

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 I Hear Voices [40:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We often get stuck in small thinking. We have little and expect little. Little power, little resources, little dreams. After all, what can I do? The challenges are so big. I’m up against the “system” and the “way things are.”

This Sunday we’ll be challenged to embrace a decidedly different way of looking at the world.

Today’s scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

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 Little Ol' Me [39:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

In our relationship with God, we tend to do a lot of talking. In hurried prayers, we tell God what we want, then race off before God has a chance to get a word in edgewise. Then we wonder why life seems so frustrating.

Maybe we’re swimming against the tide. This sermon will explore how to learn to listen to God.

Today’s scripture: Micah 3:4-7, 9-12

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 Ears Wide Shut [34:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Our plates are full; we’ve got enough to deal with. Sometimes it can be such a relief to say, “That’s not my problem.”

Then along comes the Bible telling us that we are “our brothers keeper.” How are we supposed to help others when we can’t even get ahead of our own problems?

This sermon talks about that – how to be genuinely open to the plight of others without drowning ourselves.

Today’s scripture: Obadiah 1:8-15

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 Not My Problem [36:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Who are you? What are you supposed to be? Why did God put you here? Do you dare to be your authentic  self — or are you living to meet someone else’s expectations. What would happen if you just let yourself be you?

These are some of the questions this sermon ponders, through the lens of the extraordinary life experience of the prophet Jeremiah.

Today’s scripture: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10

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 My Authentic Self [33:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Were you raised in a spiritual environment where God seemed to be all about rules? “Do this. Don’t do that!”

If so, it’s tempting to go to the opposite extreme, becoming almost phobic about rules. “Nobody’s gonna tell me what to do; anything goes!”

What role should — and shouldn’t — rules play in the life of a healthy spiritual person?

Today’s scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

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 Rules, Rules, Rules! [41:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Preachers love to preach about sin, but seldom get down to the real questions, like: “What is sin, and why should I care?”

Watch this sermon if you’re tired of all the superficial “stupid-talk” about sin, and would welcome a thoughtful, helpful exploration of the subject.

Today’s scripture: Amos 5:6-12, 14-15

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 Thou Shalt Not! [37:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

What keeps us from doing or being all we can be? For most people, the answer is probably fear.

Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, even fear of success.

This sermon looks at the example of Joshua and Caleb, two Old Testament heroes who can give us some insight for working through our fear.

Today’s scripture: Numbers 13:25-32 and Joshua 14:7-12

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 Courage or Cowardice? [32:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup