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A family scattered across the Seattle area, meeting weekly in Kirkland. Sunday gathering times: 9:30am + 11:15am at Lake Washington High School. Visit reachchurch.cc to learn more!

Reach Church


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    When You Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 49:30


    Jesus doesn't say if you fast, but when—inviting us to practice not for attention, but for intimacy. In a world of noise, performance, and quiet misconceptions, fasting helps us return to God with our whole hearts and step into deeper connection with the Father.

    Deliver Us From Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 40:06


    As we conclude our series on the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches us that tests, temptations, and suffering are inevitable in this life—realities He himself faced. Through this final petition, He shows us how to live and pray with unwavering trust in our Father's faithfulness to deliver us from all evil.

    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 33:48


    Living in the stream of grace—receiving and extending it—is essential to the Christian life. As we've been shown mercy and forgiveness, we're called to offer the same to others. Grace, both receiving and giving it, is not a side note; it's essential to life with God. This practice keeps us connected to God's heart and allows His grace to flow through us into the lives of those around us.

    Our Daily Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 39:16


    Jesus invites us to live in daily dependence on God the Father, trusting Him as both our physical provider and spiritual sustainer. It challenges our self-sufficiency and fear of unworthiness by reminding us that God's care is never-ending.

    Here as in Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 42:07


    Jesus is inviting us to participate in bringing His Kingdom into our reality, transforming our homes, workplaces, and region. The Lord's Prayer isn't merely a formula to recite, but a transformative framework that reorients our entire lives to seek God's Kingdom first, while trusting Him completely for our needs. In an important season for the future of our church, we're learning to align our hearts in prayer to join God's purposes for our community.

    Our Heavenly Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 40:41


    On Sunday we're beginning a new sermon series exploring the Lord's Prayer. Jesus teaches us to pray not by starting with our needs but with our identity. We'll look at what it means to call God our Father, to see Him as both near and holy, and to reorient our hearts around His name. Before we say anything else in prayer, Jesus invites us to come home.

    "A Better Reward"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 45:24


    When God is our ultimate reward, our work, generosity, and devotion flow from a heart set on Him. Jesus reminds us to do everything as unto the Lord, not for the praise of people. He sees what others never notice when we give, serve, and live for Him. In this life and the next, Jesus is our ultimate reward.

    "A Better Reward"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 45:24


    When God is our ultimate reward, our work, generosity, and devotion flow from a heart set on Him. Jesus reminds us to do everything as unto the Lord, not for the praise of people. He sees what others never notice when we give, serve, and live for Him. In this life and the next, Jesus is our ultimate reward.

    "A Christian's Response to Enemies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 49:39


    As Jesus' wraps up the final two of his six case studies on the greater righteousness of the kingdom, he presents a profound challenge: how to respond creatively to both the evil committed against us and to those who consider themselves our enemies. Operating in love and mercy is how we imitate our heavenly Father, the King of this kingdom.

    "A Christian's Response to Enemies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 49:39


    As Jesus' wraps up the final two of his six case studies on the greater righteousness of the kingdom, he presents a profound challenge: how to respond creatively to both the evil committed against us and to those who consider themselves our enemies. Operating in love and mercy is how we imitate our heavenly Father, the King of this kingdom.

    "More Than Words"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 40:16


    In a world where words are often weaponized to manipulate others, Jesus calls his followers to radical truthfulness and courageous honesty. Jesus' teaching on oath-keeping reveals how simple truthfulness in our speech gives us freedom and becomes a powerful witness to the transforming work of God's kingdom in our lives.

    "More Than Words"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 40:16


    In a world where words are often weaponized to manipulate others, Jesus calls his followers to radical truthfulness and courageous honesty. Jesus' teaching on oath-keeping reveals how simple truthfulness in our speech gives us freedom and becomes a powerful witness to the transforming work of God's kingdom in our lives.

    "Jesus on Sexuality: Lust vs. Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 46:26


    This Sunday, Josh Loy will lead us in a study of Matthew 5:27-32, where Jesus talks about lust and divorce. Jesus challenges not only outward actions but also the intentions of the heart, calling for a deeper standard of righteousness. Though this passage is weighty, we expect to learn much about God's kindness towards us and his design for healthy and flourishing relationships.

    "Jesus on Sexuality: Lust vs. Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 46:26


    This Sunday, Josh Loy will lead us in a study of Matthew 5:27-32, where Jesus talks about lust and divorce. Jesus challenges not only outward actions but also the intentions of the heart, calling for a deeper standard of righteousness. Though this passage is weighty, we expect to learn much about God's kindness towards us and his design for healthy and flourishing relationships.

    "The Heart of Anger"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 55:12


    As Jesus begins to get practical with the greater righteousness He is calling His disciples into, He teaches us about the dangers of unchecked anger, insult, and contempt. Jesus isn't after rule-keeping; He's after our hearts. 

    "The Heart of Anger"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 55:12


    As Jesus begins to get practical with the greater righteousness He is calling His disciples into, He teaches us about the dangers of unchecked anger, insult, and contempt. Jesus isn't after rule-keeping; He's after our hearts. 

    The Beatitudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 43:03


    Jesus' Beatitudes are profound declarations that the Kingdom of God and the blessing of God's loving rule are available to everyone, even in the midst of struggle and suffering. The Kingdom of God is here, and it is coming, and this shocking good news transforms our present reality and gives us future hope for all who trust and follow Jesus.

    The Beatitudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 43:03


    Jesus' Beatitudes are profound declarations that the Kingdom of God and the blessing of God's loving rule are available to everyone, even in the midst of struggle and suffering. The Kingdom of God is here, and it is coming, and this shocking good news transforms our present reality and gives us future hope for all who trust and follow Jesus.

    The End of the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 57:02


    Genesis wraps up with a poignant dual farewell: the deaths of Jacob and Joseph. Joseph's final words illuminate the book's central theme — an exploration of who God is and who we are in relation to Him.

    The End of the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 57:02


    Genesis wraps up with a poignant dual farewell: the deaths of Jacob and Joseph. Joseph's final words illuminate the book's central theme — an exploration of who God is and who we are in relation to Him.

    A Father's Final Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 40:17


    In Jacob's last words to his sons, Jesus reveals his unearned grace in an unexpected way. Whether we're wrestling with past mistakes like Judah or enduring trials like Joseph—we can be confident Jesus is at the center of it making all things new.

    A Father's Final Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 40:17


    In Jacob's last words to his sons, Jesus reveals his unearned grace in an unexpected way. Whether we're wrestling with past mistakes like Judah or enduring trials like Joseph—we can be confident Jesus is at the center of it making all things new.

    Blessed to be a Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 44:10


    At the end of his life, Jacob reflects upon the grace of God, and he passes the baton to the next generation. The man who once wrestled with God is now utterly dependent on the grace of God, and he shows us how to receive the blessing of the Gospel to be a blessing to all.

    Blessed to be a Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 44:10


    At the end of his life, Jacob reflects upon the grace of God, and he passes the baton to the next generation. The man who once wrestled with God is now utterly dependent on the grace of God, and he shows us how to receive the blessing of the Gospel to be a blessing to all.

    Even in Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 50:07


    As Israel steps out of the covenant land into a foreign land, this is not an interruption of the covenant, but an advancement of it. Even here, we will find God's people extending his blessing to the nations.

    Even in Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 50:07


    As Israel steps out of the covenant land into a foreign land, this is not an interruption of the covenant, but an advancement of it. Even here, we will find God's people extending his blessing to the nations.

    Meeting at Beersheba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 58:08


    The beloved son Joseph sends for his father Israel to bring the whole family down to Egypt. This is a weighty moment for many reasons. So before he leaves the Promises Land, Israel goes to a place of deep spiritual significance - that he might meet with the Lord. And the Lord speaks. 

    Meeting at Beersheba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 58:08


    The beloved son Joseph sends for his father Israel to bring the whole family down to Egypt. This is a weighty moment for many reasons. So before he leaves the Promises Land, Israel goes to a place of deep spiritual significance - that he might meet with the Lord. And the Lord speaks. 

    Joy in the Midst

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 51:19


    For some, Advent is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, not so much.This Advent, let's revisit the shepherds' story: underprivileged wanderers longing for rescue, unaware it would be far greater than they imagined. Their circumstances didn't change, but an invincible joy was introduced into their circumstances, that changed them forever.

    Joy in the Midst

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 51:19


    For some, Advent is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, not so much.This Advent, let's revisit the shepherds' story: underprivileged wanderers longing for rescue, unaware it would be far greater than they imagined. Their circumstances didn't change, but an invincible joy was introduced into their circumstances, that changed them forever.

    The Arrival of Shalom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 47:25


    Christmas is much more than the birth of the Savior. It is about His arrival, His long awaited coming. It is, at the same time, the arrival of His full identity as the Prince of Peace. This was as profound a reality then, on that humble night in Bethlehem, as it is today. 

    The Arrival of Shalom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 47:25


    Christmas is much more than the birth of the Savior. It is about His arrival, His long awaited coming. It is, at the same time, the arrival of His full identity as the Prince of Peace. This was as profound a reality then, on that humble night in Bethlehem, as it is today. 

    Hope of All The Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 49:16


    Hope is a precious commodity in our world today. We are all longing for something (or someone) we can count on. As we venture into the Advent season, we'll remember the hope of many before us; those who held on for the One who would make things right. Today, that same invitation into hope still stands for us.

    Hope of All The Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 49:16


    Hope is a precious commodity in our world today. We are all longing for something (or someone) we can count on. As we venture into the Advent season, we'll remember the hope of many before us; those who held on for the One who would make things right. Today, that same invitation into hope still stands for us.

    “Help” in Egyptian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 58:09


    It's been a minute since Joseph's original prophetic dreams as a kid. Now, as Master of all of Egypt, the only place that has food, Joseph's betraying brothers come looking for help. In this dramatic story we see much about faith, forgiveness and family reconciliation. 

    “Help” in Egyptian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 58:09


    It's been a minute since Joseph's original prophetic dreams as a kid. Now, as Master of all of Egypt, the only place that has food, Joseph's betraying brothers come looking for help. In this dramatic story we see much about faith, forgiveness and family reconciliation. 

    The Rinse Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 43:30


    Life's challenges, like Joseph's trials, can feel like an endless cycle of setbacks. Yet in moments of suffering, God is with us, forming our character, growing our faith, and preparing us for His purpose as we trust Him to bring us through each wave.

    The Rinse Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 43:30


    Life's challenges, like Joseph's trials, can feel like an endless cycle of setbacks. Yet in moments of suffering, God is with us, forming our character, growing our faith, and preparing us for His purpose as we trust Him to bring us through each wave.

    Don't Be Surprised

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 50:13


    Joseph had every reason to doubt the goodness of God. But he didn't. In adversity, he knew the love of the covenant-keeping God. It was that same love that compelled him to trust and obey. 

    Don't Be Surprised

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 50:13


    Joseph had every reason to doubt the goodness of God. But he didn't. In adversity, he knew the love of the covenant-keeping God. It was that same love that compelled him to trust and obey. 

    Judah and Tamar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 56:30


    In one of the hardest chapters of the entire book, Genesis 38 confronts us with sin, death, immorality, hypocrisy, repentance and birth all hanging in the particulars of a culture quite distant from ours. But there is much to learn and see as we faithfully engage even the ugly parts of the human story God is writing. Our Father never sweeps sin under the rug or dismisses it. Instead, even within its consequences, He wisely overrules it, faithfully keeping His promise and enduring with sinners in loving pursuit and grace. 

    Judah and Tamar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 56:30


    In one of the hardest chapters of the entire book, Genesis 38 confronts us with sin, death, immorality, hypocrisy, repentance and birth all hanging in the particulars of a culture quite distant from ours. But there is much to learn and see as we faithfully engage even the ugly parts of the human story God is writing. Our Father never sweeps sin under the rug or dismisses it. Instead, even within its consequences, He wisely overrules it, faithfully keeping His promise and enduring with sinners in loving pursuit and grace. 

    Genesis 34 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 131:50


    In our study of Genesis on Sundays, we've walked through some difficult passages together. Chapter 34 may be the most difficult passage of all because of the sexual violence it details. To give this story the care and attention it deserves, we've recorded a podcast episode in place of a shorter Sunday morning sermon. Doing so allowed more time to honor the content and the opportunity for multiple trusted and qualified voices to join the discussion. God's decision not to omit this story from His Word demonstrates His commitment to provide grace and care even in the harshest realities of life this side of heaven. We hope this discussion will shine light into places that remain dark and that the Lord will use it for healing and reconciliation. This conversation was led by:Amy Lathrop - Licensed Counselor specializing in trauma, Co-Lead of Reach Counseling CenterErin Sanchez – Pastor at Reach, Licensed Counselor specializing in women's traumaJosh Loy – Pastor at Reach, Licensed Counselor, Co-Lead of Reach Counseling CenterModerated by Scot Pollok - Interim Teaching Pastor at Reach

    Genesis 34 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 131:50


    In our study of Genesis on Sundays, we've walked through some difficult passages together. Chapter 34 may be the most difficult passage of all because of the sexual violence it details. To give this story the care and attention it deserves, we've recorded a podcast episode in place of a shorter Sunday morning sermon. Doing so allowed more time to honor the content and the opportunity for multiple trusted and qualified voices to join the discussion. God's decision not to omit this story from His Word demonstrates His commitment to provide grace and care even in the harshest realities of life this side of heaven. We hope this discussion will shine light into places that remain dark and that the Lord will use it for healing and reconciliation. This conversation was led by:Amy Lathrop - Licensed Counselor specializing in trauma, Co-Lead of Reach Counseling CenterErin Sanchez – Pastor at Reach, Licensed Counselor specializing in women's traumaJosh Loy – Pastor at Reach, Licensed Counselor, Co-Lead of Reach Counseling CenterModerated by Scot Pollok - Interim Teaching Pastor at Reach

    What's In a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 44:03


    This week we return to our study of Genesis. As we continue to examine the life of Jacob, we'll see how God's truth is able to heal our brokenness and how it enables us to become conduits of his healing love for others.

    What's In a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 44:03


    This week we return to our study of Genesis. As we continue to examine the life of Jacob, we'll see how God's truth is able to heal our brokenness and how it enables us to become conduits of his healing love for others.

    How are we joining Jesus' mission in King County?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 50:08


    As we conclude our People, Place, & Presence series, we examine what it means for us to be created in God's image, sent by God to the place we live, to put down roots (no matter how long we're here) and have a role in transforming our region.  

    How are we joining Jesus' mission in King County?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 50:08


    As we conclude our People, Place, & Presence series, we examine what it means for us to be created in God's image, sent by God to the place we live, to put down roots (no matter how long we're here) and have a role in transforming our region.  

    What is a Disciple of Jesus at Reach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 54:26


    We explore the question of discipleship both universally and contextually: what has always been true of Christ's disciples, and what specifically shapes us at Reach? Our desire is to follow Jesus, become like him, and join him in his mission.

    What is a Disciple of Jesus at Reach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 54:26


    We explore the question of discipleship both universally and contextually: what has always been true of Christ's disciples, and what specifically shapes us at Reach? Our desire is to follow Jesus, become like him, and join him in his mission.

    Is Reach a Word or Spirit Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 51:43


    There is an unfortunate tendency in the Church to separate the Spirit of God and the Word of God. We take sides, form tribes, and categorize ourselves and others. But the Scriptures couldn't be more clear: there is a wonderful harmony between Word and Spirit. Reach will seek more of Jesus by living in the fullness of both.

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