We think that a local church is better than one that is far away because God came near us in Jesus. We want to bring the good news of Jesus up-close to our neighbors and community through sacrificial service, generosity, mercy, relationship and vocation. We don't want to attract Christ-followers fro…
Guest Pastor Steven Cooper preaches from the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar about how God cares for us in all circumstances. The Scriptures for today's sermon are Genesis 16:1-13.
From the Storyteller Sermon Series: Itty Bitty Pastor Tim Lien preaches on recognizing God's kingdom. The kingdom of God, how does it work? It is like mustard, it is like dough, and its like a judgment and love pretzel. The scriptures for today's sermon are Matthew 13:31-33.
From the Storyteller sermon series: Pharisees Pastor Tim Lien teaches from the scriptures Luke 18:9-14
From the Storyteller sermon series: Capital Pastor Tim Lien teaches from the scriptures Matthew 25:14-30
From the Storyteller sermon series: Outrageous What is Kingdom of God like in Good Samaritan? We are the ones in ditch. That's the point. It is not a morality tale doing good for your the neighbor you hate. Jesus reconciles enemies to God through His own resources, cost, kindness. Only those experiencing this kindness in dire, naked, dying, helpless, injured, need will ever be able to extend it. Plot twist: It is through His own naked dying abandonment. The scriptures covered in this sermon are Luke 10:25-37
From The Storytellers sermon series: Midnight Water Pastor Tim Lien teaches on the Lord's Prayer, as it is found in Luke, and its consequential verses. The scriptures for this sermon come from Luke 11:1-13.
From The Storyteller sermon series: Timeless God for TikTok Pastor Tim Lien teaches on the Big picture: How we conceive of our relationship with God, matter greatly to the grace/reward/kindness we will expect from God. Modernity does not want God to be King/Master. Modernity wants God to owe them good things from good behavior. Modernity does not want Greatness to serve or be a servant. The scriptures for this sermon are Luke 17:7-10
From The Storyteller sermon series: "Grails" Tim Lien teaches from the scriptures Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV)
Happy Easter! Sermon by Tim Lien [Audio of media examples removed for copyright reasons]
From The Storyteller sermon series: Prodigious Love - Part Two Completely focused on the overboard, initiating, undignified love of Father -- the truer Prodigal of the parable. What is God Actually like? (Jesus tells parable to show) 1-a Father who initiates 2-a Father who pays debts; refuses payoffs 3-a Father who becomes undignified The father is a Prodigal Father A preaching from Pastor Tim Lien. The scriptures for this sermon are Luke 15:11-32
From The Storyteller sermon series: Prodigious Hate - Part One Alienation from home and the Father's heart can happen through passionate/external/obvious rebellion OR cold/dutiful/angry/resentful obedience. Both sons are lost. Jesus is the perfect younger brother and Jesus is the perfect older brother. A preaching from Pastor Tim Lien. The scriptures for this sermon are Luke 15:11-32
Fifth Sunday of the month Kids Service. Pastor Tim Lien teaches from Genesis 50:20 (ESV) on the Father's love and a rich, rich coat. Jesus is the better Joseph (involuntary --> voluntary). "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today."
From the Storyteller sermon series Pastor Tim Lien in Feast expounds on Wondering about how God is. How does God operate? How does He think about hospitality? Pastor Lien cover three points in this sermons - What we think: People who don't care for the feast, What it actually is: People who love and feast, and What it does, will do. The scriptures for this sermon are Luke 14:15-24
From the sermon series Storyteller, in A Generous Boss Pastor Tim Lien is teaching about The Kingdom of God (how it operates, what values are, and how it functions). Pastor Lien addresses three points in this sermon: 1 What we think The Kingdom of God is and what it isn't, 2 What The Kingdom of God is, and 3 How we get it. The scriptures covered in this sermon are Matthew 20:1-16 (ESV).
Visiting Pastor Matthew Trexler from RUF UCLA preaches how the Christian life is much like running a long race and we must keep our eyes focused on Jesus if we are to finish the race well. The scriptures for this sermon are Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV).
Ecclesiastes: the pursuit of meaning under the sun Pastor Tim Lien gives us 2 depressing things about our work, and then gives us 2 anti-depressants about our work. The scriptures for this sermon are Ecclesiastes 1:11,14; 2:18-25 (ESV).
The Vault of God: Pursuing Wealth and Generosity Pastor Tim Lien preaches on our connection and relationship to our wealth. How does wealth uncover the deepest parts of us? Does wealth uncover the heart of God and His desires for us and His creation? The scriptures for this sermon are Matthew 6:19 - 24.
Pastor Tim Lien teaches on Luke 2:1-7 and Psalm 44:1-3.
Pastor Tim Lien teaches on Psalm 119:11; 99.
Guest Pastor Kendall Lloyd teaches on Numbers 20:10-12.
Guest pastor Steven Cooper teaches on Genesis 37-50.
Guess Pastor Johnathan B Keenan teaches on Psalm 103: 1-14.
Guest Paster Dan Myers teaches on 1st Samuel 17 : 8-11.