Suffering is part of the human experience—but so is God's presence within it. Through personal reflections and wisdom from friends in healthcare ministry, Pastor Dave explores how God provides exactly what we need in moments of crisis, never before, but always on time—like manna that cannot be stored up but arrives daily.

CHAPTERS

[00:04] - Welcome and Gratitude for Easter Offering[01:54] - Introduction to Sermon on Suffering[03:13] - No Pit So Deep: Corrie ten Boom's Perspective[05:09] - The Early Church's Journey from Growth to Persecution[08:27] - Saul's Role in Persecution of Christians[10:48] - The Bible's Honest Portrayal of Suffering[12:53] - Praying for Persecuted Christians Worldwide[15:53] - Facing Uncertain Times and Turbulence[19:28] - Insights from an ICU Nurse on Suffering[21:22] - Tyler Staton on Surrendering Control to God[23:07] - Lessons from the Book of Job[24:51] - Suffering as a Path to Knowing Christ Deeper[27:54] - The Duck Rescue Story: Community and Compassion

Pastor Rachel explores how resurrection power gives us courage instead of fear, wisdom instead of ignorance, and a completely new way of seeing the world. Rather than being merely a historical fact or future hope, the resurrection offers us the opportunity to participate in God's new creation today. CHAPTERS[00:00] - Introduction and Mother's Day Greeting[01:11] - Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:10-11[03:05] - Understanding the Power of Resurrection[05:56] - Two Images: Caterpillar and Glasses[06:55] - The Caterpillar Transformation Metaphor[10:20] - Peter and John's Story in Acts[13:53] - Transformation of the Apostles[15:51] - Peter's Transformation from Fear to Courage[18:39] - God's Power of Second Chances[20:59] - Resurrection as New Perspective[22:58] - The Glasses Metaphor[25:32] - Conclusion and Benediction

Pastor Dave Peterson explores the radical community described in Acts 2 and challenges us to examine our own barriers to meaningful connection. Drawing from N.T. Wright's concept of "fictive kinship" and personal stories about transforming his neighborhood, Dave reveals how leaning into messy relationships—despite our natural tendencies toward isolation—is essential for spiritual transformation.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Introduction and Welcome

[01:02] - Housekeeping and Context

[02:52] - Acts 2: The Early Church Community

[04:44] - Being "Cut to the Heart"

[05:36] - N.T. Wright: Fictive Kinship

[08:42] - "Blessed Are the Misfits"

[10:32] - The Struggle with Community

[12:49] - Seven Reasons We Need Others

[14:51] - The Neighborhood Story

[19:55] - Loving God, Neighbor, and One Another

[21:19] - Conclusion: Embracing the Mess

What does it mean to live as "Easter people" in a broken world? Today Pastor Rachel invites us to explore the practice of resurrection - not just as a historical event, but as a daily spiritual discipline. Drawing from John 20, she unpacks how Jesus met his fearful disciples after the resurrection with three transformative gifts: peace, purpose, and power through the Holy Spirit.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Easter Reflections

[01:35] - The Season of Easter Tide

[03:31] - Practice Resurrection

[06:51] - Theme Verse Introduction

[08:55] - John 20: From Darkness to Hope

[11:01] - Jesus Brings Peace

[15:44] - Resurrected with Scars

[17:13] - Sent with Purpose

[20:00] - The Breath of the Spirit

[23:34] - New Life in Christ

[27:41] - Communion Invitation

Through the lens of Jesus's journey to the cross and resurrection, Pastor Dave Peterson explores how Christ's radical love transforms our understanding of God's kingdom. Reflecting on the parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14, Dave challenges us to consider who we are in the story – the host, the invited guests who make excuses, or those from the margins who discover an unexpected welcome.

[00:00] - Introduction: The Love of God

[01:14] - Jesus's Journey to the Cross

[03:44] - A New Perspective: Through Jesus's Eyes

[06:37] - God's Pursuit of Humanity

[09:00] - The Sacredness of Prayer and Community

[10:58] - Jesus as the Master Storyteller

[12:47] - Parable of the Great Banquet

[16:29] - The Inclusivity of Christ's Message

[18:36] - Three Easter Challenges

[20:54] - Building Faith on God's Love

[22:29] - Closing Prayer from Ephesians

What happens when our expectations of Jesus don't match reality? Today, Josh explores the profound paradox of Palm Sunday—where the crowd's expectations of a conquering king crashed into Jesus' true mission of downward mobility. Jesus' path wasn't the upward climb to power we often want, but a deliberate descent into humility and sacrifice. In fact, sometimes the Jesus we want might be different from the Jesus who saves.

Pastor Dave Peterson explores Psalm 126, a beautiful passage about God's ability to restore what seems permanently lost. Unlike other Lenten psalms focused on wilderness experiences, this short six-verse psalm bursts with unexpected joy and celebrates how God works in our darkness to bring new life.

What area of your life needs God's restoration? Join us as we explore how to turn our faces toward God even when joy feels distant, and consider both our personal renewal and how we might bring restoration to others who feel captive. This message offers a timely reminder that God is working in our darkness, leading us toward light and joy again, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.

Chapters

[00:00] - Introduction

[01:40] - Introducing Psalm 126: A Psalm of Joy

[02:59] - Reading Psalm 126 Together

[04:47] - Memorizing Psalms During Difficult Times

[06:00] - Personal Experience with Psalm 23

[07:04] - Finding Guidance in Psalm 126

[09:09] - Imagery and Metaphors in Psalm 126

[12:04] - Invitation to Seek God's Restoration

[14:07] - Living Intentionally in Dark Places

[16:35] - Bringing Restoration to Others

[18:08] - Conclusion

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Pastor Rachel Palmbush explores Psalm 32's powerful message about sin, confession, and the freedom of forgiveness. Drawing on David's penitential psalm, Rachel reveals how unconfessed sin creates suffering, while confession becomes "the Golden Gate Bridge" to God's grace. She reminds us that the blessed life isn't one without sin, but one where sin is acknowledged and forgiven. Learn why naming our weaknesses actually opens us to flourishing, and how confession invites God—the Master Gardener—to cultivate beauty in our lives.

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