Temptation According to Jesus
Many of us are familiar with the suffering Jesus of the cross, or the triumphant Jesus of the resurrection. But what about the tempted Jesus of the wilderness? Guest Pastor Chaz Hofler shows us what we can learn from one of the most famous temptation episodes of all time.
Regular People
In the final paragraph of the Colossians letter, the author mentions several regular people by name. But he leave hints that the way they lived together as Christians was anything but regular.
Kids & Parents, Employees & Bosses
Everyone is under the authority of someone. But whether you're in charge or not, the Bible has surprisingly practical advice on how the concept of authority should inform relationships.
A Psalm of Ascent
From Psalm 126, pastor Won Kwak explains how joy works in our past, present, and future salvation.
A Church of Women & Men
The Bible is not silent on the value and importance of women. Many of our best ideas actually seem to be on loan...from God himself.
Easter | Risen to Restore
What did Jesus do right after he walked out of the tomb? The answer has more to do with you than you may think.
Love, Persevering
This is one of those 'if you know, you know' moments for a Marvel nerd. If you’re not, in episode 8 of WandaVision, we witnessed some heartbreaking scenes from Wanda, the main character's past.
When Plans Fail
Guest Pastor James Roberson reminds us that life has a way of mocking our plans and leaving us disappointed. The surprising part is where much of the disappointment actually comes from.
The Ideal, The Real, & The Justice Between
Our church was born during a racial reckoning. In June 2019 we moved into a street-level Brooklyn apartment. A year later thousands of protestors marched past our door in response to the death of George Floyd.
The Ideal, The Real, & The Justice Between
The Bible proclaims what should be, but everyday life shows what is. The act of closing the gap between the two is what the Bible calls “justice.”
How Change Happens
If you've ever wanted to make a change, but weren't sure how to start...this one's for you.
The Dark Side of Discipline
The New Testament says discipline should play a role in our Christian lives. But what happens when our relationship with spiritual discipline gets broken?
The Minister in You
Somehow the word "minister" has become a word that means "professional Christian," or something reserved for clergy and academics. But when the New Testament was written, everyone in the church was a minister - from the stage to the back row.
Local Church Leadership: A Task, Terror & Treasure
We pause our Colossians collection for an important conversation in our still-forming church. Who is leading us (humanly speaking)? What makes someone a leader? What should we expect from our leaders? There's never been a leader or lover of people like Jesus, and local church leaders always take their cues from him.
Where We've Been, Where We're Going & How We Get There
"Where have I been? Where am I going? How will I get there?" We often strategize about our careers, relationships, finances, and other areas of life without realizing we're doing it. But for a Christian, one ultimate strategy shapes all our immediate ones.
Who is the Real Jesus?
Two thousand years is a long time to go without seeing someone. Yet Christians constantly refer to things like our "love for Jesus," our "walk with Jesus," and more. But who, exactly, is this man we say we know so well?