Jesus’ heartache for humanity informed his mission. Does it inform ours? By Heber Ticas, Superintendent, Latin America We often express a feeling of deep sorrow and anguish for others as a “heartache.” We use phrases like, “my heart aches for you,” “my heart is torn,” or “my heart is broken.” We are moved as we … Continue reading "A Heartache for Our Neighborhoods" Read the article
The journey through Holy Week and beyond helps us with our unbelief. The disciples had been through a lot with Jesus; they’d seen multitudes fed, demons rebuked, people healed, and the dead brought back to life. There was still confusion in their minds about who Jesus really was, but some were starting to believe he … Continue reading "We Believe; Help Our Unbelief" Read the article
Speaking of Life 4022 | The Great Disruptors Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Jesus invites us to participate in his upside-down kingdom. He disrupts our broken systems, takes us out of our comfort zones, and ushers in … Continue reading "Sermon for April 24, 2022 – Second Sunday of Easter" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4021 | The Last Enemy Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, let us remember that Jesus’ resurrection is not only about hope for life after death. Because of the life … Continue reading "Sermon for April 17, 2022 — Resurrection of the Lord" Read the article
As we take a deeper dive into the Love Avenue, we can’t forget the whole reason for joining with our neighbors in community. We are compelled by love, Christ’s love, which fills and transforms us, compelling us to share that love with those around us. In his book, Gospel Fluency, Jeff Vanderstelt suggests that many … Continue reading "Church Hack: Gospel Fluency" Read the article
Good Friday Service As a call to worship read through Psalm 22. Today we commemorate Good Friday. We remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross because of his love for humanity. This is often referred to as the passion of the Christ. In current times, passion is defined by a strong emotion, but the root word … Continue reading "Sermon for April 15 – Good Friday" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4020 | Going-away Party Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion When Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, people were celebrating because they thought he came to end the rule of the Romans. Hardly did they … Continue reading "Sermon for April 10, 2022 – Liturgy of the Palms (Palm Sunday)" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4019 | A Path Through the Jackals Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever felt like you were alone in a wasteland? Maybe during a break-up, financial crisis, or losing someone dear to … Continue reading "Sermon for April 3 – 5th Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
When I was younger, I was an athlete and pretty cocky. In my sophomore year in high school, I played on the junior varsity basketball team (JV) and was a substitute on the varsity team. I was not humble and had little respect for my JV coach. In my mind, I was already on the … Continue reading "Never Alone" Read the article
We love others because we love Jesus. By Daniel Zachariah, National Director, India When asked why she would pick up dying, homeless persons off the streets of Kolkatha, Mother Teresa was famously quoted as saying, “I see Jesus in every human being. I say to myself; this is hungry Jesus; I must feed him. This … Continue reading "Why Love your Neighbor?" Read the article
