As the recent holiday may have pointed out, most of us are blessed. Even if we’re nowhere close to the American definition of “wealthy”, there are many who are much worse off than we are.

Do we go about our business each day with eyes closed to the hurting world around us? What do we do with Jesus’ call to something better, to open our eyes and stand in solidarity with those who suffer?

This sermon looks at the example of Jesus to show us the answers to these questions.

Today’s scripture: John 8:1-11

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 Jesus Is...? [30:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Life is not very glamorous. Yes, there are occasional bright spots. But most of the time, we have to grind it out. Our work never ends, we’re often tired, people disappoint us, money runs short, our body ages, illness saps our strength, and loneliness hurts.

Where’s the joy in that? Where’s the meaning in that? This sermon wrestles with those questions and challenges us with a radically different way of seeing life.

Today’s scripture: James 1:1-11

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 The Daily Grind [36:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Each of us has been there — you do something terrible that creates a sense of burning shame. You feel devasted. Your mind keeps dragging you back to that terrible place and time.

How can we recover from our life’s moral low points? This sermon explores that critical question. If you could use a little encouragement, don’t miss this!

Today’s scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

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 Regrets [39:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

This Sunday we celebrate World Missions Day 2009!

Watch an exciting report of wonderful things our congregation has accomplished in Sudan and for the Navajo Nation, including a special guest appearance by the Joseph Esparza, Director of the Southwest Indian Foundation. Share in the celebration!

Today’s scripture: James 2:14-18

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2009 Missions Service Trip to the Navajo Nation from Jesus MCC on Vimeo.

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 Being The Hands and Feet of Jesus [36:19m]: 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