The early church was exploding, and people were following this new movement of Christians from all over. As they were living out the teachings of Jesus, a problem occurred. The non-Jewish widows were falling through the cracks. The apostles addressed the problem, and realized they need to pray and teach and assign others to the very important ministry of care. It was a great model that has been lost in the modern church. We expect our pastors and leaders now to hold 100 different roles while peo...
Sep 15, 2024•43 min
Ever felt like certain sins are holding you back from fully living out your faith? This week, we're diving into the book of Malachi to explore how even the smallest compromises can sabotage our spiritual journey. Join us as we uncover what it means to live in covenant faithfulness and discover how true freedom in Christ begins with faithful obedience. Let's take this journey together and embrace the fullness of God's blessings.
Sep 01, 2024•43 min
The book of Zephaniah anticipates the Babylonian exile. It foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and the deportation of the people on “the day of the Lord.” The book captures the major themes of God’s wrath, mercy, and a remnant left that many of the other prophetic writers had written about, but in a much briefer text. Haggai however looks at what happens after the destruction of Jerusalem. Given the freedom to return by the Persians, God’s people begin a pilgrimage back to rebuild the temple ...
Aug 25, 2024•47 min
Return | Part 7: Habakkuk | Ashley Thomas by Mosaic Church
Aug 18, 2024•29 min
Micah is sent to the Samaria and Jerusalem with yet another warning. Like the religious leadership of Jesus’s generation, Israel’s civil and religious leaders had rejected the ways of God and had fostered a false security in the Lord. However, He is not fooled and judgement is coming. Yet, inside of this warning we see the loving mercy of God, with promises to restore His people. His request for His people is simple – we wants them to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with their God.
Aug 11, 2024•43 min
Return | Jonah | Nick Jonckowski Mosaic N. Carolina by Mosaic Church
Aug 04, 2024•41 min
Obadiah is sent with a harsh message to the neighboring kingdom of Edom. Edomites had attacked and plundered Judah after they were invaded by Babylon. What seems like a political or geographical advantage after an attack actually runs much deeper. Edom was founded by Esau, and Israel was founded by Jacob his brother. This betrayal and attack on God’s people will not be tolerated, and Edom is now about to be destroyed.
Jul 21, 2024•32 min
The shepherd Amos was called from the southern kingdom to bring a message to the northern with a message – God is not pleased. Living in decadence, the people of Israel have veered far from God. Their abuse of wealth, power, and privilege has brought them to a place of judgement. Amos warns them about their idolatry and lack of justice, but will they listen and repent?
Jul 14, 2024•32 min
When our circumstances are ever changing, and seemingly often beyond our control - it can be difficult to remember that there is a God who is consistent, and over all. This isn’t a new human struggle. Since the beginning of time, humankind has attempted to control and manipulate outcomes. Yet, the great leaders of our faith, showed us that it is through prayer, repentance, and God’s grace - that we can surrender to His will and trust in His name no matter what comes our way.
Jul 05, 2024•29 min
The story of God with His people is a repetitive one: during time of prosperity people lose their love of God, God punishes, they return. We see God’s unwavering patience once again in the book of Hosea. This prophet was asked to do something very unique. He was to marry a prostitute to show the people of Israel what their relationship with God looks like. Hosea’s wife cheats on him and leaves him, only to have him forgive and buy her back. God’s view of sin is serious and deep, and his love for...
Jun 29, 2024•42 min
Mission | Part 5: The Mission of Hospitality | Nick Jonckowski - Mosaic Durham by Mosaic Church
Jun 22, 2024•41 min
Mission | Part 4: Aromatic Witness: Living on Mission | Michael Strand by Mosaic Church
Jun 14, 2024•39 min
Jesus once gave a great sermon, and He said a lot with a few words. Meaning the message is simple, but why is it so hard to do simple. We are going to take a look at some of these simple words and we are going to answer the questions: What you goin' to Say? ...... What you goin' to Do?
Jun 07, 2024•39 min
Obedience ought to trump reason. We learn this, and live within this when we are rooted in Him. Abiding in His grace, truth, and love. Love, the fruit that becomes evident as we take one intentional step at a time to remain in Him. Living on mission is no more complicated than remaining in direct contact with our Father, thanks to His son Jesus, we are able to do just that. As we do, our eyes are opened to the need in and around us. That need invites us to join Him. What does obedience look like...
Jun 01, 2024•22 min
Somewhere along the way, the church lost it’s purpose. Jesus built the church so that his children would come together to care for each other, help the poor, and to go out and make disciples. It seems now, we see church as a “what did I get this week” instead of “how did we worship God this week.” What changed? Fundamentally, we moved from a discipleship movement to a consumer one. What if that can be redeemed? What if God is calling us out of church buildings and back with people…living on purp...
May 25, 2024•42 min
Jesus has set everything right between us and God. We are reconciled (atonement) and the relationship is fixed like it never happened, and we are now adopted into His family (justification). Since Jesus did all the work, and we can’t earn our way to heaven, where does continuing to sin come into play? As Christ followers, all sin is covered, so does it matter if we sin? Paul address this in Romans 6 where we will explore the concept of sanctification. If we truly understand and embrace the Gospe...
May 19, 2024•34 min
We learned that Jesus did everything to fix our status with God when he took our punishment for sin. Atonement offers us the position as if we had never sinned if we accept Jesus’ life in our place. Justification takes the relationships status even deeper, where the Good Judge not only finds us not guilty, but goes all the way to say we are reinstated into His family as His children.
May 12, 2024•37 min
Buzzwords are words or phrases, new or already existing, that become popular either universally, or in a certain group of people. The church is not different. There are words we hear in the church that are more than just a phase, but an important piece of knowing our relationship with God. That is true of the word ATONEMENT. We have heard it many times, but what does it really mean, and why is it part of our faith journey?
May 04, 2024•38 min
Did you know that God calls you His Masterpiece? You, just as you are right now, are priceless to God. Come, and find out how seeing the good in yourself can change your life.
Apr 27, 2024•36 min
Doubts and faith seem to go hand in hand, don't they? Think about it – even the big shots in the Bible had their moments of questioning. But then there's Thomas, who took doubt to a whole new level in John 20. It took a face-to-face encounter with Jesus to set him straight. Jesus didn't just calm Thomas' doubts; he made it clear that real faith means trusting what you can't see, not just what's right in front of you. So, as we journey with Jesus today, it's normal to have our moments of doubt. B...
Apr 20, 2024•35 min
Jesus is dead and gone, and the disciples and the crowds that followed Him were deeply disappointed. They believed that He was going to save them, but now hope is over. 2 men walking home from the Passover festival in Jerusalem were talking all about this, when a stranger joined in the conversation. Was Jesus really the Messiah? If so, how could He save them now that He is gone? Where they disappointed with the true Jesus, or the one they thought He should be.
Apr 14, 2024•37 min
The crowds have scattered, and the body of Jesus was laid to rest. At sunrise 3 women make their war to the tomb to finish embalming His body, to be met with a terrifying surprise…the body of Jesus is gone. They are told that He had risen and to go tell the disciples, but the instead fled in fear. The resurrection proves his triumph over death, and it would take eyewitnesses of Him alive that would prove He was who He said He was. Do we flee in fear when it is time to speak of Jesus, or do we bo...
Apr 07, 2024•27 min
Easter Sunday | The Name Above all Names | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church
Mar 30, 2024•27 min
Forsaken | Good Friday 2024 | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church
Mar 28, 2024•26 min
As Jesus ends up his instructional prayer, he lands with something that seems confusing: “God please don’t lead me into a place where I could sin.” But when we look into this further, that is not at all what is being petitioned. Continuing with the theme of bringing our needs before God, Jesus shows us we need to ask God to offer DELIVERANCE from something we cannot overcome on our own, evil.
Mar 23, 2024•43 min
The Lord's Prayer | Part 5: On Earth as it is in Heaven | Nick Jonckowski – Mosaic North Carolina by Mosaic Church
Mar 16, 2024•44 min
As Jesus continues in His prayer, He now brings a request to God: “give us today our daily bread.” This simple request is rich and full of meaning. Requesting the needs for the day, speaks against self-reliance and storing up for the future. Our hearts in prayer once again should be focused on our heavenly Father, but this time on how He is the one who gives us everything we need.
Mar 09, 2024•37 min
Jesus moves in His teaching on prayer that our focus is still not on us or our needs. Instead, we put our focus on God’s kingdom and His will. So few believers understand what this means, which often lead us to praying for the wrong things. If we look at God’s values and characteristics, we see a beautiful prayer of us seeking the expansion of God’s reign here on earth, just like it is in heaven. How can praying this way change our lives and relationship with God?
Mar 02, 2024•40 min
Jesus moves in His teaching on how NOT to pray, to how to pray. The beginning is a bit shocking. He doesn’t give instructions on how to talk, or even how to ask God. He teaches us to address God as Father, as separate in heaven, and as protectors of His holy name. Jesus demonstrates that prayer starts with our hearts fully focused on Him, not on ourselves.
Feb 25, 2024•39 min
Have you ever been in a big circle of people, and they are going around the circle asking everyone to pray out loud? It can be so nerve-racking as some people use big, elaborate words seeming to know exactly what to say. How exactly do we pray, and just as important, how should we NOT pray? Jesus gives us the perfect answer and prayer in Matthew 6. Prayer must be meaningful, intimate, and focused on our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Feb 18, 2024•35 min
