• 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

This was the first Sunday with our new Worship Arts Minister, so we explored and thought together about worship.

Some people seem to always get a lot out of worship.  It’s like they have a shortcut to the presence of God.  And others of us are left wondering, “What am I not getting here?  What am I missing?”

Listen or watch as we dig into what it takes for great worship.

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 Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven's Door [36:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

This Sunday during the worship service, we met our new Minister of Worship Arts, Mark Brown. We got to know him, and hear about the spiritual journey that has led him to become part of Jesus MCC.

Listen in as we begin a new era in the life of our church!

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 Getting Acquainted With Mark [39:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Our special guest at this service was Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches.  She gives us an inside look at the mission and future of our denomination.

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 A Cup of Cold Water [35:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

This sermon is Pastor Jeff’s annual “State of the Church” address. 2007 was a roller coaster ride for Jesus MCC with great highs and lows — but Jeff shares with us a vision he has for 2008 and beyond.

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 Giants in the Land [42:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

With this sermon, we’ll have an opportunity to get to know our new Minister of Congregational Care, Melody Merida. She shares both the story of her own faith journey, and the vision God has called her to with Jesus MCC, especially with children’s and family ministry.

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 On the Road [38:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Life is funny. One minute you’re walking down the road, your world all neatly ordered, everything in place, then *bam* something happens, and it feels like suddenly, everything is scrambled.

As you probably know, we announced this week that Julie Benson has resigned from her position as Minister of Worship, effective January 6.

This is a big change for our church — and change hurts. It’s really annoying when God takes something that is working so beautifully and shakes it up.

How should a person of faith respond in times of seismic change — whether that change is taking place in our church or in our personal lives? How should we respond?

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 When Everything Gets Scrambled [41:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

If you could pick only one thing to help you draw closer to God, which would it be:

• prayer
• Bible study
• tithing
• worship attendance
• church membership

Answer: none of the above.  This sermon looks at the one thing that’s more potent than anything else for drawing us — individually or collectively — into the presence of God.

 

 When Mercy Rains Down [39:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Does religion, to you, seem like just a bunch of rules to keep? Maybe that’s how you were raised — or maybe that’s just how the loudest TV preachers present it.

But Jesus gave us a better way — a life of the Spirit, not a life of rules. This sermon looks at this conflict, of law vs. Spirit.

But we’ll take it a step farther, too. Is there something about this life of the Spirit that we have, that we can offer to the world?

 

 The Gift [45:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

As you read the Gospels, it’s stunning how many people just didn’t get it — they didn’t grasp the significance of Jesus’ presence with them.

What about us? Could we make the same mistake? Listen as we look at some of the signs of Jesus’ presence among us today.

 

 Eyes Wide Shut [36:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup