A Seattle Church

Year-End Celebration 2024

Take a look back with us as we reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness in Seattle and at A Seattle Church.

LOVE

In this special Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Tyler explores the theme of "LOVE," reflecting on the deep connection between love and anxiety, particularly during the holiday season when we often ponder what we treasure most. The sermon weaves through the traditional Christmas narrative in Luke 2, emphasizing the varied responses of characters like Caesar Augustus, the shepherds, and Mary, each illustrating different ways of receiving the divine gift of Jesus. Pastor Tyler invites us to find ourse...

PEACE

Clair, who leads our Outreach and Prayer Ministries, delves into the prophetic words of Isaiah 9, which foretell the coming of a child who would change everything. This isn't just any peace we're talking about – it's the deep, transformative shalom that only God can bring. We're challenged to move beyond our typical ways of seeking peace through escapism or numbing, and instead lean into the Prince of Peace himself. The four promises in Isaiah's prophecy – light shining in darkness, joy springin...

Ep 02: Sharon Hodde Miller: Anxiety, Fear, and the Cost of Control

In this episode, Pastor Tyler interviews Dr. Sharon Miller for a deep dive into the complexities of control in our spiritual journey. Dr. Miller is co-pastor of Bright City Church and author of "Free of Me," "Nice," and "The Cost of Control," She shares her incredible insights into how control and faith intertwine for Christians, especially in today's uncertain world. 🌿 What's Covered in This Episode: --Discover how the pursuit of control can shape our relationships and spirituality. --Learn ab...

HOPE

Pastor Brice takes a deep dive into the prologue of John's Gospel, uncovering profound truths about Jesus Christ. The message reveals how John artfully connects Jesus to both the Creation story and the Exodus, painting a picture of Christ as the Word, the Light, and the catalyst for new creation. We're challenged to consider the magnitude of these claims: Jesus as fully divine, eternally existent, and the source of all life. This isn't just ancient theology; it's a call to recognize that God has...

JOY

Pastor Tyler delves into Philippians 2:5-11, uncovering the profound truth of Christ's self-emptying love. This passage, known as the 'Christ Hymn,' reveals how Jesus, despite being fully God, chose to humble Himself and become human for our sake. We're challenged to adopt this same mindset of Christ - one of selflessness and joy in serving others. The message reminds us that true joy isn't found in worldly power or success, but in following Jesus' example of radical self-surrender. As we naviga...

Great Gain

In the final part of our Generosity series called GREAT GAIN, we are challenged to examine our relationship with money through the lens of faith. The central theme revolves around Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16:24-26, where He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him. This passage isn't just about spiritual devotion; it's a radical call to trust God with every aspect of our lives, including our finances. We're reminded that true contentment and 'great gain' come not from accumulating wealth, ...

Contentment

In part 2 of our newest series, GREAT GAIN, Pastor Brice challenges us to reexamine our relationship with money through the lens of Christ's teachings. The central theme revolves around Jesus' warnings about greed and the love of money, as found in Luke 12:15 and 1 Timothy 6:6-10. We're reminded that Jesus, as the Creator and owner of all things, speaks about money not to restrict us, but to free us from its grip. The message beautifully illustrates how our desire for wealth can become a 'specia...

Godliness

In our new series GREAT GAIN, we're challenged to examine our relationship with money and generosity through the lens of godliness. The story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18 serves as a stark reminder that possessions can possess us, hindering our spiritual growth. We're asked to consider: do we possess our possessions, or do they possess us? This narrative invites us to reflect on what we might need to 'lack' in order to fully embrace the kingdom of heaven. The message emphasizes that true g...

With My Kids

In the final sermon of the series "WITH", we're reminded of the profound importance of childlike faith and how it relates to our spiritual journey. The key scripture comes from Mark 10, where Jesus says, 'Let the little children come to me.' This isn't just about kids – it's about all of us embracing a childlike approach to faith. We're challenged to consider how our childhood experiences, especially trauma, can shape our perception of God and others. The message draws fascinating parallels betw...

With My Spouse

In this powerful exploration of marriage, we're challenged to view our relationships through the lens of Christ's love for the church. The key message revolves around three choices we must make: to love, to sacrifice, and to heal. Drawing from Philippians 2, we're reminded that true joy in marriage comes from being like-minded, having the same love, and being one in spirit. This isn't about losing our individuality, but about choosing unity over being right. The sermon emphasizes that thriving i...

With My Neighbors

The sermon "With — Neighbors" emphasizes the importance of engaging in genuine, compassionate faith conversations rather than relying solely on traditional sermons. Drawing on the example of Philip the Evangelist, it highlights how Christians can overcome barriers to sharing their faith by challenging preconceived categories of who is deserving, prioritizing evangelism even amid discomfort, and being open to diverse methods led by the Holy Spirit. The core message is that effective evangelism st...

With My Boyfriend or Girlfriend

In our exploration of dating through a biblical lens, we discover that God's vision for our relationships transcends cultural norms. Romans 13:8-14 serves as our guide, reminding us that love is the fulfillment of the law. This passage challenges us to approach dating not as a self-serving pursuit, but as an opportunity to love others as Christ loves us. We're called to 'put on the armor of light' in our relationships, rejecting the world's casual dating culture and instead embracing intentional...

With My Sexuality

Pastor Tyler discusses sexuality from a Christian perspective, addressing how modern cultural views have deviated from traditional biblical teachings on sex. It emphasizes the belief that God created sex as a gift intended for marriage between a man and a woman, meant to foster intimacy, procreation, and symbolize a relationship with God. The conversation encourages acknowledging the misuse of sexuality, such as through pornography or casual sex, as distortions that impact real relationships. Th...

House of Learning: Dr David Bennett

As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. This is the Q&R recording from our House of Learning event, October 6th New here? We want to pray for you, and get you connected to our community! Connection Card: https://aseattlechurc...

With Myself (& My Sexuality)

Dr. David Bennett, a scholar and evangelist, shares his testimony about the journey through suffering and self-discovery, particularly in relation to his sexuality. Dr. Bennett speaks about his struggle with identity, desire, and his eventual transformation through a profound encounter with Jesus during a difficult period in his life. He reflects on how suffering and misaligned desires are opportunities for God’s grace to work in our lives. Dr. Bennett emphasizes that sexuality and other challen...

With My Friends

Pastor Brice reminds us of our deep-seated need for genuine Christian friendships. Drawing from Genesis 2, we see that even in paradise, God declared it 'not good for man to be alone. Brice challenges us to examine our own lives and ask: Do we truly value growing deep Christian friendships? Or have we settled for surface-level connections? Through personal testimony and biblical insight, we're encouraged to see friendship as a divine reality, with Christ at the center....

With My Family

World Vision Sunday

God has chosen us for relationship with him. The question is if we will choose to love him back. If we will also love those God has called us to? In partnership with Pastor Don Lee from World Vision, Pastor Tyler encourages us to consider how God is inviting our church to "remember the poor." To begin afresh by sponsoring children together from 2 villages in Zimbabwe.

Take Heart from Christ's Victory

Take Heart from Christ's Healing

Pastor Tyler looked at the stories of Jesus healing Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman who touched his garment. He invited us to consider how we can live boldly in the healing ministry of Jesus. How we can bring our vulnerability to Christ for healing, as well as helping others to do the same. To take heart in Christ’s healing for us and others today and in the age to come.

Take Heart from Christ’s Forgiveness

Forgiveness involves four key relationships: from God to you, you to yourself, you to others, and others to you. Struggles often arise in believing in, receiving, and extending forgiveness, as well as accepting it from others. Drawing from Mark 2:1-12, which illustrates Jesus’ authority to forgive sins and heal, the sermon emphasizes that forgiveness is crucial for overcoming brokenness and fostering boldness in faith. Embracing forgiveness involves accountability, confession, repentance, and ex...

Take Heart from Christ's Presence

Pastor Tyler outlines six ways to take heart from Christ’s presence: Jesus’ intentional presence with His disciples, His reassuring words, His invitation for faith, His immediate rescue of Peter, His calming of the storm, and the disciples' recognition of His divinity. He emphasizes that Christ’s presence overcomes fear and doubt, urging believers to focus on Jesus rather than their worries. The sermon encourages the congregation to embrace bold faith and share their faith courageously, knowing ...

In Our Worship

Pastor Chris Griffith explores the theme of unity within the church, particularly in the face of societal divisions and diverse opinions. It starts by highlighting the current climate of division and contrasts it with the idea of the church as a place of unity, as envisioned by God. His message emphasizes that true unity goes beyond superficial slogans or labels; it involves genuine connection and harmony. The text uses the metaphor of musical harmony—different notes coming together to create a ...

In the Battle

Brice dives into spiritual warfare, emphasizing the reality of a spiritual battle that Christians face, highlighting the importance of unity and the need to "put on the full armor of God" to stand against evil forces. This message explores various reactions people have towards spiritual warfare, ranging from excitement and skepticism to fear and anger. It stresses the importance of understanding biblical spiritual warfare, the enemy's strategies to divide and deceive, and how Christ helps believ...

In the Body

In the church, we often divide via our pleasures. We live in spite of one another because our lives are often defined by trying to “live the dream” in the eyes of others. Self-protective fears of not being happy enough lead us to chose ourselves over others. Instead, we are called to re-unite in the body of Christ. In needing and giving ourselves to one another to grow. Bearing with one another to remember that we only have true faith when it is shared. That we can unite with others under a shar...

In the Spirit

In the church, we often divide via our sources of power. We live in spite of one another because our lives are defined by the strength of our associations. We try to “make a life for ourselves” in natural ways that reflect the world. Defining ourselves by walking out-of-step from God’s presence. Self-protective fears lead us to trust our resumes, social acceptance, and bank accounts. Instead, we are called to re-unite in Christ’s Spirit. Not by our our way but by his might. Remembering that we h...

In the World

In the church, we often divide via our Preservation. We live in spite of our neighbors because our lives are defined by trying to fit in to Christian community. This self-protective fear of not being fed enough is insatiable. It leads us to never share our faith with those who don’t know Jesus. Instead, we are called to re-unite in our call to be one that the world would know who sent us. To our shared mission to reach the lost, and not just transform the found. To remember that we have are call...

In the Son

In the church, we often divide via our performances. We live in spite of one another because our lives are defined by trying to “justify ourselves” in the eyes of God and others. Self-protective fears of not being enough lead us to compete. Instead, we are called to re-unite in Christ’s sacrifice. Not by our our works but by his grace. To remember that we have a loving Savior in Heaven that we can trust. That we can unite with others under his mercy, salvation, and kindness. Being restored to ou...

In the Father

“The Father’s love is an all-encompassing embrace that creates unity amid diversity and draws us into the one family of God.” - Brennan Manning We must seek healing of our relational wounds, if we want to be as spiritually united “as we are” in the One Body of Christ. If we don't let God work on our inner life and trust structures, then our outer life will be one of defensive combativeness and disunity.