The Life and Way of Jesus: Defying Expectations

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, June 4, 2023

As we’ve just learned in our Emotionally Healthy Relationships series, unmet expectations are the root of all disappointment. And boy, were people ever disappointed with Jesus. This week, Ryan opens a new series in the book of Mark, which shows a Jesus who is a lot different from the warrior king that people expected in the first century – and also a lot different from how we think of Jesus today.

The Life and Way of Jesus: The Gospel Jesus Preached

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, June 18, 2023

Each of us probably has something slightly different come to mind when we hear the word gospel. What was the gospel according to Jesus? And what did He mean by the Kingdom of God? Ryan continues our series in Mark with an in-depth look at Jesus’ words as He began His ministry.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Discipleship According to Jesus

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, June 25, 2023

If you grew up in the church, the word “Christian” might mean something very simple to you – praying the Sinner’s Prayer, believing certain things, trying to be good most of the time, going to church now and again. But the word “Christian” is not used very often in Scripture, and never by Jesus; he didn’t have Christians. He had disciples. Today, from Mark 1-3, Ryan helps us understand what discipleship meant to Jesus.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Life in the Kingdom

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, July 2, 2023

From Mark 1:21-34, Ryan continues our series in Mark (The Life and Way of Jesus) with a look at what life in the Kingdom of God actually looks like.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Prayer and Leprosy

Bryan Cobley | Sunday, July 23, 2023

Bryan Cobley continues our series on The Life and Way of Jesus with a message on Mark 1:35-45.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Healing Authority

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, July 30, 2023

From Mark 2:1-12, it’s the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof to Jesus, and what it means to rest in Jesus’ healing authority.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Seeing Others Like Jesus Does

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, August 6, 2023

From Mark 2:13-17, it’s the story of the calling of Levi, how easy it us for us to see others through labels and groups, how Jesus saw people differently, and how we can too.

The Life and Way of Jesus: Embracing the Change Jesus Brings

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, August 13, 2023

In Mark’s gospel (2:18-22), Jesus explains why his disciples don’t fast, and then … launches into a series of metaphors about old and new things. What’s He talking about? Pastor Ryan explains.

The Life and Way of Jesus: The Problem with Spirtuality Drift

Ryan Plantz | Sunday, August 20, 2023

Today, the final two conflict stories between Jesus and the religious leaders of His day – and a prime example of what it looks like for a group of people to drift away from their original purpose. From Mark 2:23 - 3:6, Ryan continues our series The Life and Way of Jesus.

The Life and Way of Jesus: The Unforgivable Sin

Bryan Cobley | Sunday, September 3, 2023

Bryan continues our series on The Life and Way of Jesus with a message from Mark 3 about the one sin that Jesus said was unforgivable. What is it… and could we be guilty of it?