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Reach Church

Reach Church
Reach is a church family scattered across the Seattle area, with a mission to Be the Church, and Reach the City. We meet every Sunday in Kirkland, WA and online at reachchurch.cc
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Episodes

Fake Fruit / Real Fruit

Fruit is the accumulation of our character, conduct, attitudes and actions. Rob Faucette leads us through John 15:4-8 outlining what it means to bear fruit and to abide in Jesus.

Jul 26, 202035 min

Farms Not Factories

The process of spiritual formation flies in the face of modern culture. Jeff Bethke helps us see how God intends us to be sustained contributors in our world, rather than burnt-out producers.

Jul 19, 202022 min

Jesus, The True Vine

When Jesus is moving you into a new season, he makes sure you know what your source of life is. First step: admitting the things you are currently trusting that will never deliver.

Jul 12, 202024 min

July 4th Weekend Devotional

This Independence Day weekend we have a short video devotional for you to watch at anytime as we celebrate and study the meaning of freedom together.

Jul 05, 202018 min

Depression, Anxiety & Hope

The difficulties of the COVID-19 quarantine in 2020 took a toll, especially on those of us dealing with anxiety and depression. Here, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and pastor Joshua Loy discusses anxiety and depression with compassion and care to help you learn to hear from God and practice hope in the midst of these struggles. Josh Loy is part of the Reach Staff. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary in Portland, and received undergraduate degrees in Youth Minist...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 1 min

The Gospel & Race: Interview with Brian McCormack & Dr. Thomas Beavers

Pastor Brian McCormack, along with Dr. Thomas Beavers (a pastor in Birmingham, Alabama), were recently interviewed by Pastor Scot Pollok of Forefront Church. Listen to this conversation in the wake of George Floyd's death and the international outcry that's followed, they discuss racial reconciliation, protests, privilege, and the Church's role in reconciliation.

Jun 08, 202058 min

The Gospel & Race: No Justice, No Peace

In the midst of one of the most contentious cultural moments in recent memory, how does God address our doubts around peace even being possible? He gives us 7 encouragements straight from the Gospel of John, and pushes us to see and share the suffering of others — the same way Jesus did for us.

Jun 07, 202053 min

No Justice, No Peace

In the midst of one of the most contentious cultural moments in recent memory, how does God address our doubts around peace even being possible? He gives us 7 encouragements straight from the Gospel of John, and pushes us to see and share the suffering of others — the same way Jesus did for us.

Jun 07, 202053 min

An Eternal Communion of Love

The Trinity is not an abstract proclamation about God. It is an intimate invitation into the very life of God. Joshua Ryan Butler helps us gain a deeper understanding of the Trinity and its implications for our lives.

May 31, 202036 min

7 Essential Truths About the Holy Spirit

The Spirit-filled life is not about wanting something more THAN Jesus; but about wanting more OF Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the helper we need to obey God with love, and share God with boldness.

May 24, 202047 min

Praying Through Doubt

Our good friend, Jonathan Rainey (chaplain, Washington Huskies / Seattle Seahawks) shares an incredibly encouraging word about the power and practicalities of prayer, especially prayer in the midst of doubt.

May 17, 202034 min

Jesus Is Greater Than Your Doubt

Sometimes major lessons come through minor characters. Philip, a rarely mentioned apostle, shows us that regardless of our doubts, change is possible in the knowledge of Jesus.

May 10, 202048 min

Is Heaven Even Real?

Is heaven real? Is Jesus the only way to get there? Pastor Britt unpacks beautiful truths about what's to come to give us hope right where we are.

May 03, 202030 min

Putting Doubt in its Place

What is the proper way to think about doubt as a person trying to grow closer to God? A quick survey of scripture shows two things: empowerment to be honest about the doubts you experience, and a God who pursues us in the midst of our doubts.

Apr 26, 202041 min

Children, Love One Another

"Is Jesus God?" "Christianity seems too complicated." "What if I've been hurt by Christians in the past?" "I tried already, and failed." Our God is not intimidated by doubts and questions like these. As we continue studying the final night of Jesus' life, we see Jesus ramping up the compassion and the clarity for his closest friends...the same way he wants to for you.

Apr 19, 202052 min

Hope Will Rise

For all of human history, people have been wrestling with the big questions of life — questions about death, freedom, isolation and meaning. In dark seasons like the one we face in the era of COVID-19, that wrestling becomes all the more common. How do we find the hope we all long for? By listening the right voice.

Apr 12, 202037 min

Interview with Rich Perez

Pastor Brian McCormack interviews Rich Perez, a Pastor in New York City during the time of the Coronavirus crisis.

Apr 06, 202040 min

Lord of the Night

Why would Jesus invite someone into his inner-circle that he knew would betray him? There are several answers to that question, and they all center around things He wants YOU to know. If Jesus can use the darkest night in history to bring about ultimate good, you get to praise him in the midst of whatever darkness you face.

Apr 05, 202039 min

Be Cleansed, Be Humble, Be Sent

Jesus breaks from all expectations of a rabbi on Passover to do something typically only done by the lowliest of servants — he washes his disciples’ feet, and commands them to do the same for others. Before we can do what Jesus did, we must know the 3 things he knew that empowered him to love to the uttermost.

Mar 29, 202042 min

See. Believe. Speak.

Some see but don’t believe. Others say they believe, but don’t speak up. We are a church that does all three — especially when those around us are hungry for hope.

Mar 15, 202039 min

In the Chaos, Three Things Remain

The loyal love of God. Our relentless trust in God. Our commitment to the mission of God. On our first day of gathering online, we highlight these three things by featuring several trusted voices of hope from within our church family.

Mar 08, 202052 min

United Conversations #02: Rob & Lisa Faucette

United Conversations are candid and compelling expansions on important topics introduced in our 2020 series, Reach United. Listen in as everyday folks from Reach share their perspective and their story as they follow Jesus.⁣⁣ This episode we spend time with Rob and Lisa Faucette. They have been at Reach for over 4 years and you may recall Rob preaching a few powerful sermons on a Sunday morning. Rob and Lisa are a interracial married couple and parents to two wonderful children, Taya and Malachi...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 16 min

United Conversations #04: Joseph & Erin Sanchez

United Conversations are candid and compelling expansions on important topics introduced in our 2020 series, Reach United. Listen in as everyday folks from Reach share their perspective and their story as they follow Jesus.⁣⁣ Mixing things up a bit, as our host Joseph Sanchez takes on the roll of the interviewee and his wife Erin Sanchez interviews him! Joseph and Erin are a biracial married couple and parents to two incredible children Jael and Elijah. The Sanchez family has been members of Rea...

Mar 05, 20201 hr

United Conversations #03: David & Sandy Jeong

United Conversations are candid and compelling expansions on important topics introduced in our 2020 series, Reach United. Listen in as everyday folks from Reach share their perspective and their story as they follow Jesus.⁣⁣ As our United Conversations continue, we dive in to the lives of David and Sandy Jeong. David and Sandy are a Korean American couple and parents to two beautiful daughters, Lucy and Rosie. The Jeongs have been attending Reach for about 2 years now and are members of the Lea...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 5 min

United Conversations #01: Lawrence Daniels

United Conversations are candid and compelling expansions on important topics introduced in our 2020 series, Reach United. Listen in as everyday folks from Reach share their perspective and their story as they follow Jesus. Our first episode is with Lawrence Daniels. Lawrence has been around at Reach since nearly the beginning. He’s a husband, dad, and a volunteer with a national suicide prevention hotline. We’re eager to hear his personal and sometimes gut wrenching story growing up as a Hispan...

Mar 03, 202047 min

Dare to Double Down

Jesus tells us that his soul is troubled—but instead of stopping there, he doubles down on his relationship with God and says, “Father, glorify your name.” Megan unpacks this text and challenges us to show our cards, bet big, and invite God to rain his presence down on us no matter what we’re walking through.

Feb 16, 202042 min

Death Leads to Life

Culture says it’s all about you. Christ says deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow me. In dying to ourselves daily we experience more joy than we thought possible.

Feb 09, 202045 min
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