Stagione 2
When you think of what you need to do to be ready for the holidays, what do you think of? Chances are you have a large number of things on your list to make Christmas "magical". Pastor James talks about preparations for Christmas and how we might have missed something important. (Originally aired: 10 Dec 23; Isaiah 40:1-11)
Isn't all of this sin talk depressing us for no reason? Aren't things bad but not that bad? How do we see the reality of our own world and lives? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss this and more on today's episode. Jeremiah 33:10-18
After weeks of discussing the problem of sin, what is the future hope that we have? Why is it important to keep that in mind, and what will it look like? Pastor James discusses this and more in this week's sermon on Jeremiah 33:10-18. (Original sermon date: 3 Dec 23)
What does it mean to be a faithful follower of Jesus in our culture? Is it simply ignoring the bad? How does Josiah's faithfulness give us insight on how to live? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss this and more in this week's episode. 2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3
What is the role of grace in the midst of consequences? Do we imagine God having a "burn it all down" approach? Do we imagine God having an "it's okay" approach to virtually everything? Pastor James explores God's grace in the midst of wrath in this sermon from 2 Kings 22-2 Kings 23:1-3. (Original sermon date: 26 Nov 23)
What does it mean when we've done all that we could, yet our best isn't good enough? What would surrender look like? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss this and more in this week's episode. Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5
We like to think that we can take care of ourselves. What happens when we come to the realization that we need help? What happens if we realize that we can't take care of ourselves? Pastor James explores our need for a savior in this week's sermon on Isaiah 5:1-7 and 11:1-5. (Original sermon date: 19 Nov 23)
How do you think about the idea of God's compassion controlling God's wrath? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss the implications for our faith about this concept from Hosea 11.
It's probably fair to say that most people would describe God's wrath as something that would take a great strength to control. We often struggle to control our own feelings when we're passionate about something or if we feel we've been wronged. So what is it that controls God's wrath? Pastor James gives the surprising answer in this week's sermon from Hosea 11:1-9. (Original sermon date: 12 Nov 23)
What are the signs of the health of your faith? What are the things that give you meaning and purpose? Pastor Dena and Pastor James discuss this and more in today's episode.