This podcast contains recorded sermons from Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren in Scottsdale, Arizona given by our pastor, Jon Chubb.
On Sunday we celebrated Easter by looking at the story of Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish in John 21. Our nets remain unbroken as we remain in the vine! -Sermon from 4/20/2025
On Sunday we continued on with our animals Lenten series by exploring Mark 5:1-20 and Jesus being the one who overcomes oppressive forces (and our calling to follow in his footsteps).-Sermon from 4/6/2025
On Sunday we continued on with our animals Lenten series by exploring Matthew 6:25-34 and the teaching from Jesus that God cares for the birds and flowers and how much more-so us!-Sermon from 3/30/2025
On Sunday we continued on with our animals Lenten series by exploring 2 Chronicles 10 and the story of Rehoboam becoming king.-Sermon from 3/23/2025
On Sunday we continued on with our animals Lenten series by exploring Numbers 11:10-20 and the story of the Israelites longing for the quail of Egypt.-Sermon from 3/16/2025
On Sunday we continued on with our animals Lenten series by exploring Genesis 4:1-16 and the story of Cain and Abel. -Sermon from 3/9/2025
On Sunday we began our Lenten series together by examining Jonah 3 and a general overview of fasting. We hope you consider joining the global and historic church in this upcoming season of fasting!-Sermon from 3/2/2025
On Saturday we finished up our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at John 15:1-8 and the idea that "The unity of the church is secured by the common center it orbits."-Sermon from 2/23/2025
On Sunday we looked at Psalm 84 as we contemplated our continued faith journey with entering a new year. We're thankful to our friend Denise Dynes for sharing the message with us again!-Sermon from 12/29/2024
On Sunday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at Luke 22:24-30 and the idea that "Evil is overcome by the power of sacrificial love".-Sermon from 2/16/2025
On Saturday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at John 14:15-26 and the idea that "The Spirit guides and resources God's mission."-Sermon from 2/9/2025
On Saturday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at Luke 9:1-6 and the idea that "Jesus' people are sent as ambassadors for God's reconciling work."-Sermon from 2/2/2025
On Saturday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at Matthew 12:48-50 and the idea that "A new community is both the means and goal of God's transformational activity."-Sermon from 1/26/2025
On Saturday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at Matthew 16:21-28 as we talked about the idea that “A Christian is one who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and follows him in life and death”.-Sermon from 1/18/2025
On Sunday we continued on in our series of how to be a better Jesus-centered church. This week we looked at Matthew 6:9-10 as we talked about the idea that "Salvation encompasses the setting right of all things, on earth as it is in heaven."-Sermon from 1/12/2025
On Sunday we started a new series, exploring how to be a better Jesus-centered church. Our text was based on John 1:1-18 and the idea that "Jesus is the authoritative lens through which God is seen and the Bible is interpreted"-Sermon from 1/5/2025
On Sunday we looked at Ruth 3 as we continued on with our study of the book. We talked about how grounding ourselves in joy can keep us from many mistakes and pitfalls in life. -Sermon from 12/15/2024
On Sunday we looked at Ruth 2 as we continued on with our study of the book. Things are looking brighter for Ruth and Naomi, as they are shown hesed love by Boaz.
On Sunday we looked at Ruth 1 as we began our Advent series together. The first chapter of this book begins with much sorrow, but ending with a glimpse of hope. Perhaps that hope will grow as we continue on with the book together? -Sermon from 12/01/2024
On Sunday we looked at Philippians 1:1-11 as we dove into the topics of joy and our future together. -Sermon from 11/24/2024
On Sunday we heard from several of our folks on who and what they are thankful for! -Sermon from 11/17/2024
On Sunday we heard from guest speaker Andrew Stravitz on loving God and neighbor and how many of the tensions of the first century were not too different than our own. -Sermon from 11/10/2024
On Sunday we heard from Greg Laszakovitz, as he preached on Acts 4:1-13 and the early church. We pray that like them, we can move forward in boldness! -Sermon from 11/03/2024
On Sunday we looked at 1 Samuel 9and the subject of voting. We looked at a broad sweep of how Christians have responded to the idea of power, noting that often we have sought this at the expense of caring for neighbor. -Sermon from 10/20/2024
On Sunday we looked at Philippians 2:1-4 and the subject of abortion. We talked through being able to listen to others despite our disagreements and that perhaps a better path forward would be to push for a world in which all stages of life can thrive.I mentioned the 1972 Church of the Brethren Paper and 1984 Paper on these topics and would strongly recommend you reading them (as well as all the other statementswe've put out). -Sermon from 10/13/2024
On Sunday we looked at Acts 15:1-11 and the subject of human sexuality. We explored the debate happening in the church world today, focused around the circles of hospitality and holiness. We also explored the ideas of churches welcoming people but also wanting them.I did share a bit about the 1983 Brethren paper on human sexuality, which you can access right here. There are dozens of other statements you can read from past Conferences as well - I would highly encourage you to check them out if you never have. -Sermon from 10/06/2024
On Sunday we looked at Revelation 21:1-8 and talked about the idea of "end". Our hope is not found so-much in the idea of going to heaven when we die, but about living out heaven here (and the idea that heaven will eventually one day merge with earth.) -Sermon from 09/22/2024
On Sunday we looked at Genesis 1:1 and talked about the idea of "beginning". Our main focus was on how Genesis was written for Israel and thus our modern questions often aren't being addressed by the text.I referenced "The Lost World of Genesis One" by John Walton, which I have found to be incredibly helpful in thinking through this theme. -Sermon from 09/15/2024
On Sunday we dove into the balance of understanding how a good and just God allows for violence and suffering in the world. When we often want to cling to the "why" of suffering, a better focus is on "how we will respond" and "what we will do". We used Romans 12:9-21 from The First Nations Version as our translation for the morning. -Sermon from 09/08/2024
On Sunday we continued to explore themes around money, vision and community by examining Acts 2:14-21 together. -Sermon from 09/01/2024
On Sunday our District Executive Russ Matteson spoke on the importance of the priesthood of all believers and our special set-apart called out ministry as well! -Sermon from 08/25/2024
On Sunday looked at Matthew 19:21as we wrestled together with how to think about money and giving to the local church. While we outlined various reasons people don't like to talk about this, we also spent time exploring the "why" people give as well. Simply put, we support causes we believe in. We'll continue to explore this topic together on September 1st! -Sermon from 08/18/2024
On Sunday looked at John 2:13-17 and the idea of keeping our physical grounds, as well as our community safe from harm. In my message, I mentioned a helpful resource I often look to, called The Roys Report. Their annual conference will actually be inPhoenix in February 2025. -Sermon from 08/11/2024
On Sunday looked at Mark 14:3-9 as we examined our attitudes towards the poor. -Sermon from 08/04/2024
On Sunday looked at Psalm 88 as we examined the topic of mental health. We as a church community are here to support each other - we also need to recognize that it's also okay to point folks to other forms of help outside of our walls! -Sermon from 07/28/2024
On Sunday looked at 1 Timothy 2 as we continued on in our conversation about women in ministry. This was a look at one of the "problem passages" in regards to a positive view of women in ministry. -Sermon from 07/21/2024
On Sunday examined John 20:10-18as we talked about our denomination's egalitarian stance on being open to women in ministry. We'll follow this up with a part 2 this Sunday! -Sermon from 07/14/2024
On Sunday we were blessed to have Denise Dynes preach from Acts 10:9-23 with us. -Sermon from 07/07/2024
On Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about demons, with our base text being Matthew 4:1-11. Christ has defeated Satan and we wait for the day when all things will be truly made new. Until then, we should be discerning with what influences we allow in our lives, as well as understanding that there is more to this world than we can currently see. -Sermon from 06/30/2024
On Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about angels - as per Hebrews 1:1-14, they are ministering spirits sent to serve humans. We'll look at the counterpart to this topic in this week's service, as we cover the topic of demons.I shared about an absolutely tragic situation as my closing story - while this article does not go into details about a miraculous healing, you can read about Carson and his family right here. -Sermon from 06/23/2024
On Sunday we continued with our Come Let Us Wrestle Together series by looking at Luke 3 as we talked about the importance of the Trinity. -Sermon from 06/16/2024
On Sunday we were joined by Erin Dooley, who shared her faith journey with us and what the next phase of her life will look like. -Sermon from 06/09/2024
On Sunday we started our newest sermon series, based on Genesis 32:22-32. Faith involves wrestling with God and each other and we'll be diving into all sorts of topics that have historically divided us. -Sermon from 06/02/2024
On Sunday we finished up our look at the prophet Zephaniah, focusing in on chapter 3. Once again the prophet condemns his own people for their pride, while also looking forward to a day where all humans and God dwell in harmony together.We are called to examine our own pride (especially where it costs us something) and to continue on the path of humility and Christlikeness as we too wait on this final day. -Sermon from 05/26/2024
On Sunday we heard from Paul Lovelace as he shared about this year's District Conference and the theme of justice and peace being in unison with each other. -Sermon from 05/19/2024
On Sunday we looked at Isaiah 66:7-16, as we explored feminine imagery of God in Scripture.I featured some art during the sermon from Kelly Latimore and you can view her work right here. -Sermon from 05/12/2024
On Sunday we highlighted Jeremiah 29:11as we focused on our youth and celebrated their involvement with our community! -Sermon from 05/05/2024
Ben Walter's guest preached and spoke on 1 John 3:16-24 -Sermon from 04/28/2024
On Sunday we looked at the second chapter of Zephaniah, as he called Jerusalem back to repentance and then pronounced doom on the four directions around him. This passage calls us to reflect on what true greatness looks like - not in military or monetary might, but in how we treat our neighbor. -Sermon from 04/21/2024
On Sunday we began a short new series, looking at the first chapter of the prophet Zephaniah. His opening words present a harsh message, as we see someone who is grounded in the belief that God's justice will prevail in the world. -Sermon from 04/14/2024
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