Why do you call me, "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say? - Phil Vaughan // Luke 6:46-49 (06.23.24)
Questions That Matter Series Why do you call me, "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say?
Jun 23, 2024•37 min
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Don’t You See That Nothing That Enters A Person From The Outside Can Defile Them? - Phil Vaughan // Mark 7:1-23 (06.16.24)
Questions That Matter. Don’t You See That Nothing That Enters A Person From The Outside Can Defile Them?
Jun 18, 2024•33 min
Who of You By Worrying Can Add A Single Hour to Your Life? - Phil Vaughan // Luke 12:22-34 (06.09.24)
The right question at the right time can be incredibly powerful. Jesus has a way of Removing all distractions and getting to the heart of the matter. This is wonderful and terribly frightening, at the same time. Wonderful because we don’t want to waste time on things that aren’t important, side issues, and meaningless distractions. Frightening because we are at once stripped of our excuses, our motives laid bare, and our hearts feel a bit exposed. Thankfully, Jesus asks every one of his question...
Jun 10, 2024•36 min
Decisions & Choices - Phil Vaughan // Acts 1:12-26 (05.19.24)
In the first chapter of Acts, the apostles have a decision to make. Their method is fascinating and a bit confusing. We often have decisions to make while we are in between. We can learn a lot from these servants of the early church.
Jun 04, 2024•32 min
Do You Want to Get Well? - Phil Vaughan // John 5:1-14 (06.02.24)
For our first question from the Gospels, Jesus interacts with a man who has been sick for a long time. The question helps us ponder our own need to surrender to Jesus.
Jun 04, 2024•35 min
Liminality - Phil Vaughan // 1 Corinthians 13 (05.26.24)
As we wrap up this series we will introduce a concept that will help us move through, and thoughtfully navigate, this time in between.
May 28, 2024•35 min
None of Your Business - Phil Vaughan // Acts 1:1-11 (05.12.24)
For the last few weeks of this series, we will leave the Gospels behind and focus our attention on Luke's historical account in the first two chapters of Acts.
May 14, 2024•37 min
What About Him, Lord? - Phil Vaughan // John 21:18-24 (05.05.24)
As Jesus and Peter are wrapping up their conversation, we are given another important idea to carry with us into the time in between.
May 07, 2024•28 min
For the Love - Phil Vaughan // John 21:15-19 (04.28.24)
Peter has questions, and Jesus has an answer. However, Jesus' answer is frustrating to Peter. It might take the rest of Peter's life to comprehend the profound completeness of Jesus' words.
Apr 30, 2024•42 min
Unfinished Business (part 2) - Phil Vaughan // John 21:1-25 (04.21.24)
Jesus and a group of disciples spend some time together in a very familiar setting. Sometimes our encounters with God happen in the most everyday places, in very common ways.
Apr 23, 2024•36 min
Unfinished Business (part 1) - Phil Vaughan // John 21:1-25 (04.14.24)
Jesus and a group of disciples spend some time together in a very familiar setting. Sometimes our encounters with God happen in the most everyday places, in very common ways.
Apr 16, 2024•42 min
Wait For It - Veronica Johnson // John 21:12, Luke 7:19, Acts 1:6 (04.07.24)
After the Resurrection, it seems as if the waiting is just beginning for the disciples. In fact, the followers of Jesus will find themselves waiting for 50 days until the Day of Pentecost and the beginning of the Church. For the next few weeks, we'll talk about why waiting is so hard, how it helps us grow, and how it can sometimes trip us up in our faith.
Apr 08, 2024•23 min
At the Table: A Resurrection Feast - Phil Vaughan // Luke 24:1-34 (03.31.24)
On this Easter Sunday, we'll look at the last two meals in the Gospel of Luke. May our deepest hopes be shaped and transformed by the God of the Resurrection.
Apr 01, 2024•34 min
Dinner Time (part 2) - Phil Vaughan // Luke 14:1-24 (03.24.24)
We are beginning to understand what is happening with all of the meal stories in the Gospel of Luke. Let's dig a little deeper as we look further at Luke 14 and The Parable of the Great Banquet.
Mar 26, 2024•48 min
Dinner Time (part 1) - Phil Vaughan // Luke 14:1-24 (03.17.24)
We are beginning to understand what is happening with all of the meal stories in the Gospel of Luke. Let's dig a little deeper as we take another look at Luke 14 and The Parable of the Great Banquet.
Mar 19, 2024•39 min
Uninvited Guests - Phil Vaughan // Luke 7:36-50 (03.10.24)
Jesus is invited to a dinner event in the home of a prominent Jewish leader. The dinner vividly illustrates certain values of first century Palestinian life that are at the center of contention and controversy throughout the Gospel of Luke.
Mar 12, 2024•38 min
New Wine (part 2) - Phil Vaughan // Luke 5:27-39 (03.03.24)
Before we get to the Parable of The Great Banquet, let's dig into a few other passages from Luke's Gospel that help set the table. We'll take a closer look at those who attended Matthew's party and why it was so upsetting to the religious leaders.
Mar 05, 2024•43 min
New Wine (part 1) - Phil Vaughan // Luke 5:27-39 (02.25.24)
Before we get to the Parable of The Great Banquet, let's dig into a few other passages from Luke's Gospel that help set the table. We'll start with a scandalous feast with Jesus as the guest of (dis)honor.
Feb 27, 2024•35 min
At The Table - Phil Vaughan // Luke 14:12-24, Matthew 22:1-14 (02.18.24)
Many of Jesus' parables, and many of his experiences recorded in the Gospels, happen at the dinner table. The table is a sacred space, and relationships forged over the provision of food teach us so much about God's love and mercy.
Feb 20, 2024•38 min
In Every Season - Phil Vaughan // Ecclesiastes 3 (02.11.24)
As we wrap up this series, we'll consider each season and synthesize the lessons we've learned from the life of Joseph.
Feb 13, 2024•43 min
Winter - Phil Vaughan // Genesis 50:20 (02.04.24)
As Joseph enters the Winter of his life, he begins to use his resources to repair relationships and focus thoughtfully on what matters most.
Feb 06, 2024•36 min
Fall - Dave Ward // Genesis 41 (01.28.24)
As we move into Fall, we find that it is a season filled with a bountiful harvest as well as some unique temptations.
Jan 30, 2024•39 min
Summer - Phil Vaughan // Genesis 40, 41 (01.21.24)
As Joseph moves into the Summer of his life, we can see God at work, providing for him in every season. The same is true with each of us — God always gives us what we need. “It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. "But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.” Genesis 41:16 (NLT)
Jan 23, 2024•48 min
Spring - Phil Vaughan // Genesis 37, 39:2a (01.14.24)
As the story of young Joseph's life unfolds, he learns some harsh lessons about relationships, hopes, and dreams. Today, as we read the story, may we learn from Joseph's life how to navigate new beginnings with love and compassion.
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
A Season for Everything - Phil Vaughan // Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 (01.07.24)
Here in Colorado, it seems like we can experience all four seasons in the same day — the calendar isn't much help when it comes to predicting the weather. The seasons of our life are just as difficult to predict. As we begin 2024, we'll take a look at how different seasons of our life call for different things.
Jan 09, 2024•40 min
Unexpected Gifts - Phil Vaughan // Luke 2:22-40, Matthew 2:1-12 (12.31.23)
Of course, the birth of Jesus is just the beginning. Matthew and Luke give us a glimpse of what is to come with a few events that occur in the early days of Jesus' life.
Jan 04, 2024•40 min
Unexpected Gifts - Phil Vaughan feat. Deb Lawson (3:30pm) // Luke 2:4-7 (12.24.23)
On this Christmas Eve we'll celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we are reminded that the unexpected coming of our Savior represents the experiences of our lives as well — we do not know what the day will bring, but we can trust our past, present, and future to the One who loves us completely.
Dec 27, 2023•41 min
Unexpected Gifts - Phil Vaughan feat. Veronica Johnson (2pm) // Luke 2:4-7 (12.24.23)
On this Christmas Eve we'll celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we are reminded that the unexpected coming of our Savior represents the experiences of our lives as well — we do not know what the day will bring, but we can trust our past, present, and future to the One who loves us completely.
Dec 27, 2023•40 min
Unexpected Gifts - Phil Vaughan feat. Will French // Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:5-20 (12.17.23)
If there is one word that describes the events leading up to the birth of Jesus, it might be, "unexpected." Through this Advent season, we will reflect on these unexpected happenings while we learn how to thoughtfully navigate some of the unexpected events in our own lives.
Dec 19, 2023•45 min
Unexpected Gifts - Phil Vaughan feat. Mark Haverkate // Luke 1:1-6 (12.03.23)
If there is one word that describes the events leading up to the birth of Jesus, it might be, "unexpected." Through this Advent season, we will reflect on these unexpected happenings while we learn how to thoughtfully navigate some of the unexpected events in our own lives.
Dec 05, 2023•42 min
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