Ultimately, being missional is about embodying the love, grace, and truth of the gospel in everything we do. Linda Sitterley, Pastor River Road, Oregon, US In an age where faith communities are called to look beyond their walls, the concept of being “missional” has become a defining characteristic of vibrant and outward-focused churches. My congregation … Continue reading "A Missional Vision Embodied" Read the article
Hosting a neighborhood camp is a powerful way for churches to embody and share the love of Christ with their neighbors. These camps create opportunities for children and families to experience the joy of community, engage with the gospel in tangible ways, and build lasting relationships. Whether your church is looking to start a new … Continue reading "Neighborhood Camp Curriculums" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for April 27, 2025 — Second Sunday of Easter" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srf9dzbVwlk Program Transcript Easter Sunday—The Joy of His Salvation Voiceover by: Mike Rasmussen – Surrey Hills, Oklahoma, US The darkness of the tomb has been shattered. The silence of death has been broken … Continue reading "Sermon for April 20, 2025 — Resurrection of the Lord" Read the article
Sermon for April 19, 2025 — Holy Saturday Psalm 31:1–4, 15–16 • Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24 • 1 Peter 4:1–8 • Matthew 27:57–66 The theme for this Holy Saturday is Jesus’ suffering and death inspire acts of love. The psalmist cries out for God’s salvation and deliverance as he faces persecution and plots on his life. … Continue reading "Sermon for April 19, 2025 — Holy Saturday" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J91IgGSHmug Program Transcript Good Friday—Jesus’ Humble Self-Offering Voiceover by: Julie Frantz – Cincinnati, Ohio, US The weight of the moment is almost unbearable. A man stands in the garden, knowing that the soldiers … Continue reading "Sermon for April 18, 2025 — Good Friday" Read the article
Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19 • Exodus 12:1–4, 11–14 • 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 • John 13:1–17, 31b–35 The theme for this Maundy Thursday is we love because God first loved us. In our Psalm for the day, the psalmist rehearses God’s mercy and compassion and tells how they awaken within him a response of thanksgiving and praise. … Continue reading "Sermon for April 17, 2025 — Maundy Thursday" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndlNMkKXQLQ Program Transcript Liturgy of the Passion Voiceover by: Tommie Grant – Ladson, South Carolina, US There’s a moment in the Gospel story when Jesus “turns His face to Jerusalem.” It’s a deliberate … Continue reading "Sermon for April 13, 2025 — Liturgy of the Passion" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for April 6, 2025 — Fifth Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
Implementation is key to a successful discipleship pathway! This month’s Church Hack provides actionable tips to guide your congregation through each step of the journey. Equip your team with the tools to lead well. Download the full Hack here. Read the article
