Sermons from Jesus MCC http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen The audio and video archive of the largest GLBT Church in middle America. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:07:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2009 friends@jesusmcc.org (Jesus Metropolitan Community Church) friends@jesusmcc.org (Jesus Metropolitan Community Church) posts 1440 gay, Christian, emergent, transgender, GLBT, Jesus, spiritual The audio and video archive of the largest GLBT Church in middle America. The audio and video archive of the largest GLBT Church in middle America. Jesus Metropolitan Community Church Jesus Metropolitan Community Church friends@jesusmcc.org No clean http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/images/itunes-image-small.jpg Sermons from Jesus MCC http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen 144 144 Remember Me http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/244 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/244#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:00:51 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=244 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/244/feed 0 38:13 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No A Sunday Morning Story http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/242 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/242#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:34 +0000 Guest Speaker http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=242 Our Gospel Choir helps us celebrate Black History Month by re-enacting — in testimony and song — what they experienced growing up in African American churches.

As they weave their story, they invite each of us to reflect on our own past — and what we can learn from both the beautiful and difficult experiences.

Today’s scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/242/feed 0 39:30 Our Gospel Choir helps us celebrate Black History Month by re-enacting -- in testimony and song -- what they experienced growing up in African American ... Our Gospel Choir helps us celebrate Black History Month by re-enacting -- in testimony and song -- what they experienced growing up in African American churches. As they weave their story, they invite each of us to reflect on our own past -- and what we can learn from both the beautiful and difficult experiences. Today's scripture: Philippians 3:12-16 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Special,Services Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Hard Times Cafe http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/241 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/241#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:00:37 +0000 Guest Speaker http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=241 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/241/feed 0 35:03 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Faith In What? http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/239 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/239#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:00:16 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=239 You hear it said all the time: “You’ve just got to have faith!”

But faith in what? What kind of outcomes can a person of faith reasonably expect? And when does faith become mere wishful thinking?

This Sunday we’ll ask some tough questions about a subject that often gets treated superficially.

Today’s scripture: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 5-8, 13-16

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/239/feed 0 39:33 You hear it said all the time: "You've just got to have faith!" But faith in what? What kind of outcomes can a person of faith ... You hear it said all the time: "You've just got to have faith!" But faith in what? What kind of outcomes can a person of faith reasonably expect? And when does faith become mere wishful thinking? This Sunday we'll ask some tough questions about a subject that often gets treated superficially. Today's scripture: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 5-8, 13-16 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Authentic,Spiritual,Living Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No What Goes Round Comes Round http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/238 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/238#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:00:53 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=238 At least that’s what they say. . .

Violence breeds violence; anger breeds anger; evil breeds evil. Round and round we go — angry, upset, stressed!

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Discover the power that lies within you to break the vicious cycle.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/238/feed 0 37:50 At least that's what they say. . . Violence breeds violence; anger breeds anger; evil breeds evil. Round and round we go -- angry, upset, stressed! But ... At least that's what they say. . . Violence breeds violence; anger breeds anger; evil breeds evil. Round and round we go -- angry, upset, stressed! But it doesn't have to be that way. Discover the power that lies within you to break the vicious cycle. Today's scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Authentic,Spiritual,Living Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No On the Move! http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/237 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/237#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:58 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=237 In this sermon, Pastor Jeff delivers the annual “State of the Church” address. We’ll think together about what we accomplished together last year and what God has for us in 2010.

In the process, we’ll cover some vital spiritual principles for our work together and our individual lives — including the importance of keeping up with God!

Watch this sermon to get a sense of the pulse of our Church.

Today’s scripture: John 6:5-14

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/237/feed 0 44:18 In this sermon, Pastor Jeff delivers the annual "State of the Church" address. We'll think together about what we accomplished together last year and what ... In this sermon, Pastor Jeff delivers the annual "State of the Church" address. We'll think together about what we accomplished together last year and what God has for us in 2010. In the process, we'll cover some vital spiritual principles for our work together and our individual lives -- including the importance of keeping up with God! Watch this sermon to get a sense of the pulse of our Church. Today's scripture: John 6:5-14 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. State,of,the,Church Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Where Love Comes From http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/236 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/236#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:00:51 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=236 Every one of us would probably say, “I want to do a better job of loving people, even in tense situations.” But just because we want to be more loving doesn’t mean we know how. In this sermon, we explore how.

We’re going to try to figure out where love comes from, so we know where to go to get more of it.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/236/feed 0 40:42 Every one of us would probably say, "I want to do a better job of loving people, even in tense situations." But just because we ... Every one of us would probably say, "I want to do a better job of loving people, even in tense situations." But just because we want to be more loving doesn't mean we know how. In this sermon, we explore how. We're going to try to figure out where love comes from, so we know where to go to get more of it. Today's scripture: Matthew 8:5-13 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Authentic,Spiritual,Living Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Partying With God! http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/235 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/235#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:53 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=235 This week we launch a new sermon series: Authentic Spiritual Living. We’ll be studying some of Jesus’ core teachings in hopes of answering this question: What makes a person authentically spiritual — in the highest and best sense?

This sermon begins with a mind-bending story Jesus told about an odd dinner party. It’s a story that might just change your whole perspective on life!

Today’s scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/235/feed 0 32:16 This week we launch a new sermon series: Authentic Spiritual Living. We'll be studying some of Jesus' core teachings in hopes of answering this question: ... This week we launch a new sermon series: Authentic Spiritual Living. We'll be studying some of Jesus' core teachings in hopes of answering this question: What makes a person authentically spiritual -- in the highest and best sense? This sermon begins with a mind-bending story Jesus told about an odd dinner party. It's a story that might just change your whole perspective on life! Today's scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Authentic,Spiritual,Living Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No The Quest for Wholeness http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/233 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/233#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:00:02 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=233 Broken. . .

Have you ever had that feeling — like something in life is just not working right, but you don’t what to change or how to change?

In this sermon, three Biblical characters will travel through time to tell us how they found wholeness. Perhaps their path will illuminate ours.

Today’s scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/233/feed 0 35:07 Broken. . . Have you ever had that feeling -- like something in life is just not working right, but you don't what to change or ... Broken. . . Have you ever had that feeling -- like something in life is just not working right, but you don't what to change or how to change? In this sermon, three Biblical characters will travel through time to tell us how they found wholeness. Perhaps their path will illuminate ours. Today's scripture: Philippians 3:4-14 Sermon supplement: My 2010 Soul Care Plan Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Building,Blocks,for,Spiritual,Growth Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Too Busy To Think http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/232 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/232#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:50 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=232 Life moves at a frighteningly fast pace — overflowing with demands and distractions. Without even realizing it, we can easily become externally driven people, living unfocused, reactive lives.

What would happen if you suddenly put your foot down and took charge in 2010? What would that look like? What would you have to change?

Today’s scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/232/feed 0 35:25 Life moves at a frighteningly fast pace -- overflowing with demands and distractions. Without even realizing it, we can easily become externally driven people, living ... Life moves at a frighteningly fast pace -- overflowing with demands and distractions. Without even realizing it, we can easily become externally driven people, living unfocused, reactive lives. What would happen if you suddenly put your foot down and took charge in 2010? What would that look like? What would you have to change? Today's scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16 Sermon supplement: My 2010 Soul Care Plan Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Building,Blocks,for,Spiritual,Growth Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Real Power http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/230 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/230#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:00:25 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=230 In the early days of the Church, dazzling miracles occurred. As God’s power flowed through the early believers, many observers thought, “I want that!” Don’t we all!

As you move into 2010, wouldn’t you like to live with more power? This sermon explores the counterintuitive secret of power-filled living. Get yourself ready for a New Year!

Today’s scripture: Acts 8:4-8, 14-24

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/230/feed 0 38:08 In the early days of the Church, dazzling miracles occurred. As God's power flowed through the early believers, many observers thought, "I want that!" Don't ... In the early days of the Church, dazzling miracles occurred. As God's power flowed through the early believers, many observers thought, "I want that!" Don't we all! As you move into 2010, wouldn't you like to live with more power? This sermon explores the counterintuitive secret of power-filled living. Get yourself ready for a New Year! Today's scripture: Acts 8:4-8, 14-24 Sermon supplement: My 2010 Soul Care Plan Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Building,Blocks,for,Spiritual,Growth Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No What the Prophets Said About You http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/229 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/229#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:00:52 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=229 So what did angels and prophets say when you were born? Nothing? Think again!

This sermon explores how the words of others have shaped our lives (for better or worse) just as profoundly as the words of angels and prophets shaped Jesus’ life.

Watch for a Christmas sermon that’s probably unlike any you’ve heard before.

Today’s scripture: Luke 2:1-14

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/229/feed 0 41:43 So what did angels and prophets say when you were born? Nothing? Think again! This sermon explores how the words of others have shaped our lives ... So what did angels and prophets say when you were born? Nothing? Think again! This sermon explores how the words of others have shaped our lives (for better or worse) just as profoundly as the words of angels and prophets shaped Jesus' life. Watch for a Christmas sermon that's probably unlike any you've heard before. Today's scripture: Luke 2:1-14 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christmas,,Encouragement Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Understanding Nothing http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/228 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/228#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:00:54 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=228 How many times do we find ourselves thinking, “This makes no sense! Why is God allowing this to happen?”

This sermon explores that question. Perhaps we can free ourselves of the frustration that goes with not understanding.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/228/feed 0 41:03 How many times do we find ourselves thinking, "This makes no sense! Why is God allowing this to happen?" This sermon explores that question. Perhaps we ... How many times do we find ourselves thinking, "This makes no sense! Why is God allowing this to happen?" This sermon explores that question. Perhaps we can free ourselves of the frustration that goes with not understanding. Today's scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Encouragement Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Secret Powers http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/227 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/227#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=227 This sermon focuses on those feelings of powerlessness that often overwhelm us. You know the feelings: What makes you think your so special? Take a number and stand in line.

From the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, we’ll learn how to overcome powerlessness by tapping into secret powers that God makes available to every one of us.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:26-38

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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/227/feed 0 34:18 This sermon focuses on those feelings of powerlessness that often overwhelm us. You know the feelings: What makes you think your so special? Take a ... This sermon focuses on those feelings of powerlessness that often overwhelm us. You know the feelings: What makes you think your so special? Take a number and stand in line. From the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, we'll learn how to overcome powerlessness by tapping into secret powers that God makes available to every one of us. Today's scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Encouragement Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Jesus Is…? http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/226 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/226#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:41 +0000 Melody Merida http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=226 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/226/feed 0 30:47 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Generous,Living Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No The Daily Grind http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/225 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/225#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:18 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=225 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/225/feed 0 36:14 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Encouragement Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Regrets http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/224 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/224#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:32 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=224 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/224/feed 0 39:09 Each of us has been there -- you do something terrible that creates a sense of burning shame. You feel devasted. Your mind keeps dragging ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Encouragement Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Being The Hands and Feet of Jesus http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/223 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/223#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:30 +0000 Guest Speaker http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=223 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/223/feed 0 36:19 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, ... 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 Watch the webcast, then watch the video presentation below. 2009 Missions Service Trip to the Navajo Nation from Jesus MCC on Vimeo. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Special,Services,,missions Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No Peculiar People http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/220 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/220#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:01:44 +0000 Guest Speaker http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=220 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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]]> http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/220/feed 0 48:35 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church no No What’s Wrong With Christianity? http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/221 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/221#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:37 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=221
  • 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/221/feed 0 41:39 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life,,Church,life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No     Throw-Away Culture http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/217 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/217#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:58 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=217 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/217/feed 0 44:42 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life,,Church,life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No     I Hear Voices http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/216 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/216#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:00:57 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=216 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/216/feed 0 40:31 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life,,Church,life Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No     Little Ol’ Me http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/215 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/215#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:00:45 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=215 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/215/feed 0     Ears Wide Shut http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/214 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/214#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:40 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=214 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/214/feed 0 34:57 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 ... 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 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life,,Knowing,God/Relationship,with,God,,Prophecy Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No     Night Vision http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/213 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/213#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:17 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=213 2,500 years ago, an obscure prophet named Zechariah experienced an esoteric vision. He was whisked into Heaven and witnessed a dramatic confrontation filled with odd dialogue and mysterious references.

    Powerful lessons are hidden in his vision — lessons that are just as liberating and lifegiving today as 2500 years ago. Listen as we solve the mystery together.

    Today’s scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/213/feed 0 39:36 2,500 years ago, an obscure prophet named Zechariah experienced an esoteric vision. He was whisked into Heaven and witnessed a dramatic confrontation filled with odd ... 2,500 years ago, an obscure prophet named Zechariah experienced an esoteric vision. He was whisked into Heaven and witnessed a dramatic confrontation filled with odd dialogue and mysterious references. Powerful lessons are hidden in his vision -- lessons that are just as liberating and lifegiving today as 2500 years ago. Listen as we solve the mystery together. Today's scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Prophecy Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No     Not My Problem http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/212 http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/212#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:25 +0000 Rev. Jeff Miner http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/?p=212 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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    ]]>     http://www.jesusmcc.org/listen/archives/212/feed 0 36:59 Our plates are full; we've got enough to deal with. Sometimes it can benbsp;such a relief tonbsp;say, "That's not my problem." Then along comes the ... Our plates are full; we've got enough to deal with. Sometimes it can benbsp;such a relief tonbsp;say, "That's not my problem." Then along comes the Bible telling us thatnbsp;we are "our brothers keeper." How are we supposed to help others when we can't even getnbsp;ahead of our own problems? This sermon talks about that --nbsp;how to be genuinely open to the plight of others withoutnbsp;drowning ourselves. Today's scripture: Obadiah 1:8-15 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us. Christian,Life,,Prophecy Jesus Metropolitan Community Church clean No