Marysville COC Podcast

In this series we will be exploring the history of the Church. We will look at the people, moments, and events that shaped us today, and the way it challenges our beliefs even today.

When we really think about spending time with the people with whom we are close, we often think of times of restful pleasures. The friends with whom I go on the annual trout fishing trip share a comfort and ease with one another that is reflective of the slow-paced and energy-replenishing activity of fishing. Would it surprise you to see that Jesus treasured “down time” with His friends and looked forward to getting away with them for some rejuvenation?

In this installment of our new sermon series, "Jesus Said WHAT?" We explore the clever, challenging, and sometimes hilarious teachings of Jesus, as we continue to see our Savior in a new light.

We all experience situations of distress: times of suffering, guilt, and sin, and even feeling like God is absent. These psalms give us permission to name these realities before God, and they move us from request, through honest complaint, confession, or assertions of innocence, to statements of trust and hopefulness. They challenge us to honesty with God and one another in the midst of our brokenness.

In this sermon, Bishop explores what it means to truly know God. Using the ascension of Moses on Sinai, he challenges us to bravely move through the darkness to find the true light of Christ.

In this sermon, Jeff finishes his series through the angry red letters of the Bible. He concludes the study on what makes Jesus angry, and what we as a Church need to learn from Him! This week, he tackles the idea of moralism and our own self-righteousness.

In this episode, Bishop continues the sermon on "Angry Red Letters" of Jesus, by exploring the challenge of why He was so angry. We wrestle with our own "insiderness" and what Church really is all about.

In this introductory sermon to our new series, Jeff explores the question, "What makes Jesus Angry?" This series is not an external one, but a vulnerable internal one, as we are inviting Christ to point out in us the areas where we need to grow and change. Are we truly living like Christ, or are we simply claiming him? Join us in this lesson as we allow the words of Christ to stand as a test and challenge to us all!

In the second installment of the "Under the Shade Tree" series, Bishop guides us through a tree that stands as an impossiible hope for us all. One singular tree that perfectly incapsulates the invasive and persuasive power of hope.

In the first installement of our "Under the Shade Tree" series, Jeff leads us through an orchard of sycamore figs with a farmer who would change the world forever. We are challenged by this farmer's example, and the trees that he watched over.

In this sermon, we continue to examine the 3G's of giving: Grace, Gratitude, and Generosity. Today we dive into the Biblical story and follow the thread of God and money. From the creation, to the exodus, and to the cross, we are challenged to re-examine our view of money and possessions.

In this lesson, Lead Minister Jeff Darby unveils our new mission statement for a new year: Making Disciples Cultivating Unity Offering Hope Celebrating Jesus We are imperfect people, loving a perfect God, and sharing His perfecting love with all

In this class, we begin to apply all of the things we have learned, by exploring the Genesis 1 creation narrative. We explore the historical and literary threads that give way to important theological truths the story wishes to share. We also evaluate the risk we as Chrsitians run by arguing over what parts of the story are figurative or literal, at the expense of finding the truths God wishes to pass on.

In this podcast, we will be continuing our De Principiis class, by exploring what the Bible is designed to do (and not do) and challenging our conception of what we should expect from the Bible. What if we were doing the Bible more harm then good by trying to shove it in the 21st century? How do we avoid the trap of missing out on the beauty of the story it is trying to tell?

In this sermon, Jeff continues our exploration of the Masterpiece that is Romans 8. This time by exploring the theme of Exodus, and its core teachings on both Adoption and Redemption. Join us for a message filled with hope- echoing from 5,000 years ago.

Have you ever wondered what it means that the Bible is inspired? What about the contradictions found in the Bible? Have you ever been concerned that the Bible may not be all that we think it is? You are not alone. This week we start Block 2 of our class, examining and answering these questions.

In this class, we are exploring how to get rid of the things that often get in the way of us getting the most out of our time with the Bible! How does Scripture, being right, and theology detract from our faith? Tune in and find out!

After a long hiatus due to an internet outage, the Marysville COC Podcast is back! We jump into a sermon on the power of community and family, examining the need each of us have for relationship. Jeff explores the effects of individuality and pride, and the liberation that comes from Christian vulnerability.

In this episode, Jesse is following up by answering two more questions that come from his symposium on Non-Violence. He dives into the violence in the Old Testament and Divine Punishment, and how they seemingly contradict with Jesus on the Cross.

In this episode, Jeff explores what it means for God to be mother- not just a title, but as an expression of his nature.

In this episode, Jesse Davis answers a set of questions left from his previous exploration of non-violence. He follows up his provocative and challenging plea for Christians to take up non-violence, with a beautiful call to action.

In his capstone presentation, Jesse Davis- the MCOC High School intern- offers a provocative and engaging exploration of Christian Non-Violence.

In this episode, we explore how a scarecrow in a field became the goddess of Israel- and led to their fall. We explore how a simple Sycamore Fig Tree stands as a cautionary tale to keep ours on God.

In this episode, the congregation picks the topic and Bishop gives a sermon on the Garden of Eden. Why did God ever put a tree of temptation in there in the first place? What if Eve had said no? What can this story teach us today? All of this and more is covered in a day full of festivity.

The entire story of humanity can be told from tree to tree to tree. From our origin narrative in Genesis, to our destiny with God under the tree of life, and many trees along the way, we find God always meeting people under the tree's shade. We will walk through the orchard of Scripture wandering from the leaves of a fig tree in Tekoa, to the Oaks of Menoa and everywhere in between, examining the beautiful stories that come from God and man laughing together under the leaves.

In this episode, Jeff explores what happens at the transfiguration, and how from that illumination we discover the truth about God, the Bible, and ourselves.

In this episode, Jeff guides are minds through the story of Peter walking on the water. We take a moment and step into his sandals... right there in the storm. We then take the lessons learned into our storms of life, ready to reach out towards Christ.

In this episode, Jeff challenges us to consider compassion and what breaks our heart in the community.

In this episode, we explore the keys to living a life worth living... that is if we are brave enough to listen.

This week, Jeff guides us through the longest dialogue in the Bible! We watch as Jesus takes social, political, gender, and religious customs and turns them upside down. We see the start of the upside-down kingdom of God.

In this episode, we explore the incredible life and transformation of a man that would change the world. His faith, life, and destiny, changed in a moment- one night time conversation.

In this episode, we explore the way that Jesus burst on the scene and transformed the world from water to wine!

In this episode, Jeff explores a cosmic war fought in the wilderness.

In this unique teaching, Jeff and Bishop tag team to breakdown the impact of Jesus's birth.

In this episode, Jeff explores what it means to fully give yourself over to King Jesus, and asks a simple question- "Who is King over your life?"

In this episode, Jesse offers a powerful and passionate call to arms, inviting the church to let go of those things that are stopping us from transforming the world.

In this episode, we introduce our mini-series of "Commute" podcasts, where we explore the history of the church, where we are, and what it means to move forward. Are we a generation of Christians that are moving the world forward, or a generation that is being moved past?

In this teaching, Jeff explores the history of the church and the way it has shaped the world. The legacy of the church looms large in our present- challenging us to rise up to our heritage.

In this episode, Jesse and Bishop explore the nature of God's nature of grace and the continued madness of Bolero.

In this episode, we will explore the nature of Grace and see how God has always worked to save us. But be careful, beware of the madness of Bolero.

In this episode, Jeff takes a moment and evaluates one of the biggest, and most surprising, memorial services ever!

In this episode we explore the way Satan always manages to destroy and divide us. Jeff leaves us asking the question, what if there was no "them"?

In this episode, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly, of one of the most illustrious Bible Stories.

In this episode, we explore the way God works through even the darkest of situations to redeem those of us who are the most broken.

In This Episode, Bishop and Jesse free style on the Spiritual Realm and the way that we engage in it!

In this episode, we explore the life of a profound woman who would shape the course of our heritage forever. From trauma to trial to triumph, this woman teaches us all what it is to be a Christian.

In this lesson we explore the story of Rebekah and Isaac. We discover along the way that though their story is so distant in our history, there is a lot we can still learn from their incredible examples.

In this episode we are joined by a special guest: Jesse Davis! We explore answers to questions brought up from our sermon "Child of Sacrifice" (not child of promise as was mistakenly referenced in the podcast). We explore what it means for the future to not exist in certainties, and God's relationship with free will.

In this podcast, we explore the nature of God and the future.

In this episode, we explore how a time of war and destruction led to a near fatal attack on Christians. That was, until one man wrote a letter that changed the world.

In this episode, we jump back into the story of Abraham in the midst of his journey to becooming one of the greatest men of faith. We will laugh with him, question with him, and feel the faithfulness of God... with him.