You know the Easter story - the dramatic unfolding of suffering, death, and life renewed that is so central to our Christian faith. But you will still likely find new depth of insight here as Pastor Stan digs into the unique role that the women in Jesus' life played in this story, and what it can teach us about facing our own pain and finding redemption. This is the archive of Stan's message from our Easter 2017 service at GRACEPOINTE CHURCH. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Apr 16, 2017•44 min
Pastor Stan Mitchell leads this sermon on Palm Sunday. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Apr 09, 2017•33 min
Pastor Melissa Greene delivers this week’s message on what the Paschal Cycle means for us. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Apr 02, 2017•51 min
In this service we spent some time with current and upcoming members of our Leadership Council, and then Pastor Stan poses the question “What part do you play in becoming well?” as we continue our series “Bloom: Reflections on the Cycle of Life”. This is the podcast of the message portion of our Sunday service from March 26, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Mar 26, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Continuing our series "Bloom: Reflections on the Cycle of Life", Pastor Stan explores the question "do I BELIEVE I can be well?" and works through what it even means to be "well" in this context. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Mar 19, 2017•46 min
Pastor Stan examines our spiritual practice of lent - what it is, why we do it, and how we practice it in our community. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Mar 05, 2017•52 min
Ash Wednesday Service - Join us as we are reminded of our beginnings, our endings, and our capacity in between. We have much to offer and receive in this life. This was a night of recognition, owning and empowering. A time to reaffirm your connections and the impact those connections have on your life. From stardust, you have come and to stardust, you will return. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Pastor Stan delves into this central symbol of Christianity and explores its rich meanings that we believe are still unfolding today. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Feb 26, 2017•59 min
Pastor Stan explores the ways our understanding of God and how God views us informs the way we pursue justice, peace, and joy in the world. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Feb 19, 2017•55 min
This week we wrapped up our series "Jesus, Progressive Christianity, and Us" with a congregational question-and-response time, then a bit of family business as the Leadership Council presented their recommended candidates for consideration. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Feb 12, 2017•57 min
Pastor Melissa continues our exploration of the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality and how it can be applied in our community. Recorded February 5, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Feb 05, 2017•47 min
Pastors Stan and Melissa continue this exploration of the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality. Survey results from the previous week are shared and discussed while the congregation asks questions and shares perspectives. Message delivered by Pastors Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene on January 29, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Jan 29, 2017•53 min
Pastor Stan begins this series by exploring the distinctive elements of progressive spirituality in general, and then those elements that distinguish Christianity from other progressive faith traditions. We also survey several categorical views of who Jesus was/is, and finally begin to delve into how that all relates to us as a faith community. Message delivered by Senior Pastor Stan Mitchell on January 22, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Remembering the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Message delivered by Senior Pastor Stan Mitchell on January 15, 2017. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Jan 15, 2017•42 min
Pastor Stan Mitchell delivers this message on the Epiphany. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Jan 08, 2017•55 min
Pastor Stan Mitchell continues our Advent series on the topic of Joy, and we hear from friends at Thistle Farms about the life-changing work happening there. Recorded December 11, 2016. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Dec 11, 2016•50 min
On this second Sunday of Advent, November 4, 2016, Pastor Stan explores what it means for us to work toward peace. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Dec 04, 2016•43 min
We begin this first week of Advent with a message of Hope. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Nov 27, 2016•43 min
Pastor Stan wraps up our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Nov 21, 2016•50 min
Pastor Melissa offers a timely message on the redemptive, restorative power of beauty as part three of our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Nov 14, 2016•38 min
Continuing our series exploring what "Beauty Is...". We hear from Pastor Stan Mitchell as well as special guest Susan Cottrell. Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Nov 06, 2016•46 min
Stan and Melissa kick off a new 4-week series on "Beauty Is...". Learn more about us at gracepointe.net!
Oct 30, 2016•49 min
Pastor Stan wraps up of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them.
Oct 23, 2016•53 min
Part five of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. This week’s message was given by our friend and very special guest Micky ScottBey Jones!
Oct 16, 2016•59 min
Part four of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Anna Register offers this installment on the topic of sexism.
Oct 09, 2016•38 min
Part three of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Stan Mitchell offers this installment on the topic of religionism.
Oct 02, 2016•53 min
Part two of our series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them. Pastor Melissa Greene offers this installment on the topic of xenophobia.
Sep 25, 2016•43 min
A series examining prejudiced and biased blind spots we all have and our need to expose them: classism, xenophobia, racism and genderism.
Sep 18, 2016•45 min
Children's Pastor Anna Register led a discussion on Kids and Theology.
Sep 14, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Series wrap-up with congregational discussion led by Pastors Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene
Sep 11, 2016•40 min
