The universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change, but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in a variety of contexts. For instance, the evangelistic message of Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2) was different than the message of Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 17). Please think with us about how the Gospel is both universally true and culturally diverse.
Good News for the Insider — Bob Whitaker (5 Oct 2014)
Acts 2:14-24, 36-41. The good news about Jesus Christ is for everyone but the proclamation of the good news is always delivered in a particular context. Does this affect the message or just the delivery of the message? Surely the universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in
A Religious Leader’s Fall Into Grace — Josiah Leuenberger (28 Sept 2014)
Acts 9:1-19. Join us in exploring the story of Paul’s conversion from chief persecutor of the church to champion of the church, and consider with us the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and the lives of the people around us.
A Partnership with Jesus — Bob Whitaker (21 Sept 2014)
Acts 4:13-31. Jesus’ disciples embraced a partnership with Jesus while he was with them, and after his death this partnership not only survived but grew at Pentecost into a new awareness of their mission. Their focus on the Gospel was singular, enthusiastic, and fearless because they realized that the mission of God on earth was absolutely indestructible. That gave them incredible courage and it should do the same for us.
Connexion: Pride and Humility – Josiah Leuenberger (21 Sept 2014)
Josiah continues the series ‘The Path to Life’ looking at wisdom in the book of James.
Miracles Then and Now — Bob Whitaker (14 Sept 2014)
Acts 3:1-10. Miracles were a prominent feature of the early church, and they still exist today. What is the purpose of miracles and how are they connected to the mission of God in the world?
Connexion: Wisdom and Justice – Dan Waugh (14 Sept 2014)
Dan continues the series ‘The Path to Life’ discussing the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of justice and exploring the connection between wisdom and justice.
We’re on a Mission from God — Dan Waugh (7 Sept 2014)
Acts 2:42-47. Together, in community, we are called by God to care for each other and our community. Don’t stay on the fringe–you were made for community! Our lives together, our bearing of each others burdens, communal worship, and our witness to the world are all part of God’s purpose for us. Let us be good stewards of this community and God’s call to be missional people.
Connexion: A Framework for Faith – Josiah Leuenberger (7 Sept 2014)
Josiah continues the series ‘The Path to Life’ exploring the topic of how we are are to approach our lives and circumstances when the path before us is unclear or difficult.
Bigger Than Your Life Now — Bob Whitaker (31 Aug 2014)
We all have a longing to connect with something bigger than ourselves, and there is nothing bigger than God’s mission in this world. Our primary source for understanding how we can connect to God’s mission is to look at the early church in the Book of Acts. Come explore with us how God connects us to something bigger and more eternal than our best life now.