What is “grace”? The Bible says without it we cannot be saved.

This sermon cuts through all the theological mumbo jumbo and gain new insight that could. . . well, save us — in any number of ways.

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 Grace That Flows Like a River [35:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Have you seen the classic Christmas program, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer? If so, you’re familiar with the Island of Misfit Toys, home of the ostrich-riding cowboy and the train with square wheels.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and we’re taking a look at a little-examined character from the familiar palm-procession story: the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem. He was a “misfit” too, but was needed by Jesus at this crucial time.

Listen or watch as we look at how we can find our purpose and mission — how we can be needed by God, misfits though we are.

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 Misfits Wanted [38:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Have you ever thought, “I must not be a very good Christian. Everybody else is so together — and I’m just a mess.”

Well, guess what — God knows what a mess we all can be. Listen or watch as we wrestle with the idea that there’s no need to pretend before God, or hold back — we can come as we are.

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 Messy Spirituality [25:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Why does it seem so often that we have no power for living? Why does it seem that we just drag from one day to the next, never really engaging in life? Deacon Robert Ferguson will bring us a message of hope and encouragement.

Robert’s sermon is part of our Black History Celebration Sunday.

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 Powered by God [34:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We often hear platitudes about the “love of God” — but in this sermon, we’ll get some insight into how that love works.

We take a look at the familiar story of “The Prodigal Son”, and find that it tells us a lot more about God (as demonstrated by the father in the story) than it does about the son.

This sermon was presented by Deb Doty, Jesus MCC’s Director of Discipleship.

 

 The Prodigal Father [38:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

When you were a kid, did you ever get lost? Remember how that felt?

As an adult, have you ever had a similar experience spiritually or emotionally — a time when you felt completely lost? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Jeff will interview Robin Herman as she tells her dramatic story of a catastrophic car wreck and a lost dog. From her experience, we’ll learn much about God and ourselves.

 

 Who Let the Dogs Out? [42:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

It’s a familiar story: Jesus and the disciples are in a boat in the middle of the sea, and they’re caught in a ferocious storm. The disciples freak out; Jesus takes a nap.

Wouldn’t you like to have that kind of peace? When all the world is raging and storming around you, to be able to rest, knowing that all is in God’s hands.

That sort of peace is foreign to most of us — but it shouldn’t be. Listen as we learn about Jesus’ secret to perfect peace.

 

 Still Waters [32:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Have you ever considered just how much power was required to raise Jesus from the dead?  And God promises that we have access to that very same power — power to raise to new life the dead and decaying parts of our heart and soul.

So, where does your life need some resurrection?  Listen for insight as we celebrate on this Easter Sunday!

 

 The Big Bang [34:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means more than to just believe his words — it means to do what he did, to walk in his footsteps.

We’re used to thinking of the cross as something Jesus did for us. But Jesus sees it differently — he invites us to join him there. So what does that mean? When Jesus says, “Follow me to the cross, share that experience with me,” what does he mean?

Listen as we take a deep look into the meaning of discipleship.

 

 Dying to Live [35:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Do you want to experience the kind of connection to God that is so profound that you are constantly renewed and reinvigorated for life?

Listen for practical insight on how to grow closer to God.

 

 Transformational Encounters [34:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We’re looking at the incident of the Golden Calf, as we continue in “Lessons from the Exodus.”

Moses is gone for a time, and the people demand a new god to worship. It’s breathtaking how quickly they turn from being God’s people into something else.

So how much of your spiritual life is based on a particular religious leader, and how much is a result of your relationship with God? We consider that, plus other insights, from this fascinating story.

 

 Sordid Lives [32:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

“Trust in God.” It’s supposed to be the base of Christian life. Some Christians make it sound like if you trust God, everything will go your way.

But let’s get real. Sometimes we’ve trusted God and have been very disappointed.

This sermon takes a deep look at trust, learning from Israel and their exodus from Egypt.

 

 You Expect Me To Eat What!? [33:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Ever imagined what it would be like to have an encounter with God? To really come face-to-face (so to speak) with the God of the Universe?

A desire to know God is deep within us as humans. If you were given the chance, wouldn’t you jump at it?

This sermon gathers some insight from Moses and his “close encounter”.

 

 Close Encounters of the Third Kind [35:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup