Mission Church: Teaching Podcast

Savoring scripture isn’t always easy, but it is simple. Today, Dan gives us three hacks to start and a really helpful example of how to study the bible.

When it comes to slowing down, celebration probably didn't come to your mind. But today, with some help from the infamous griddle, Jon, Tommy, and Dan are going to help us understand the spiritual practice of celebrating.

There's a major problem in our culture: hurry. But we've gotta plan for you! The practice of slowing. Today, Jon breaks down the acronym SLOW for us.

We loved having Coach Swider with us for Father's Day! It was a powerful message that challenged all of us to examine where we place our identity. We fail because we forget who we are!

Loving our neighbor can be complicated. While we are called to love everyone, we are not called to love everyone the same way. Jon gives us a clear distinction on how to love different people well.

Jesus wants us to be a part of the work He is doing! All we have to do is position our heart to be open and available to love our neighbors.

Loving thy neighbor is uncomfortable when we go over to where they are and get involved in what they need. But it's what Jesus has called us to do! What “neighbor” is God calling you to love this week?

In the midst of a wounded world, what is your response? Instead of throwing up our hands, as followers of Jesus, we need to open our hands with love. Love expressing itself in compassion doesn’t turn a blind eye, love sees with eyes wide open.

For Mother's Day this year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jeanne Stevens back to Mission! She taught us all about the importance of presence from her new book, What's Here Now?

Your giving is relational with God. It's not about a transaction, it's about asking God what He has for you, believing in His promises, and committing to be generous.

Instead of wishing for change, we can create habits that cause change. Are our habits leading us toward a more pure life or just a more productive life?

Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible! One holy habit at a time can make a huge impact in our life.

Closing the gap doesn’t just come from us or just from God, but it comes from all of God AND all of us, all the time. Our habits with God shape who we are. We all have some misconceptions about habits. Today, Jon shows us that a vision of tomorrow creates habits of discipline for today. 

What are the odds that death is the end of the story? We know that death wounds, but death doesn't win!

Every sheep is the same but not every shepherd is. We all, like sheep, have gone astray. Luckily for us, we have a good shepherd who came to our rescue.

Jesus is inclusive. He offers to all people the way in which is exclusive; our eternity in Heaven. We know that we will have trouble in this world, but as followers of Jesus, we can count on the promise of eternity with Him.

Jesus is our shepherd. We are all invited to enter through His gate and receive His protection and provision. The Shepherd is calling, will you respond to His voice?

Jesus is the true vine! When we are connected to the true vine of life, we will bear good fruit in our life. Today, pray, "God I trust you, and God I thank you."

Jesus is the bread you have been hungering for! This message will help you open the door and receive the bread of life.

Our position in the world is dark, but Jesus provides our light! Jesus not only provides light in the darkness but offers it to us. We can be light for others through Jesus! When we allow Jesus to be light in us, we will walk in light. Reject the darkness, receive the light, reflect the light.