Community Of Grace Audio Podcast

As a tool God gives us for mission, Forgiveness functions like 'water purification' tablets for a hiker. If we're not careful bitterness can 'taint' us to the core. Only Jesus' grace makes the 'forgiven' into...

Is it possible to love an enemy? Jesus shows us how the strength of God's love can anchor us to him and to others; even when we disagree.

Hope seems to be in short supply during these challenging times. Where do we go to have our hope restored? We find the answer when we find the source of our hope.

This week, as we look at the tools Jesus gives us to live his mission, we unpack what Jesus' compassion, kindness and humility means for our witness as those of the 'Jesus' kind'.

To live Jesus' mission in the world, there are certain tools that will help us as we venture 'off the map'. Thankfulness helps us to live our faith in joy. Today we learn the What, Where and How of implementing this spiritual tool.

Many times we attempt to find joy in material possessions or different agendas and ideologies. But as we venture off the map, we need to pack the joy found in the Lord to sustain us and satisfy us.

Jesus confronts his hometown with surprising news about who the Good News is for, and confronts us with the same message today.

Going off the map requires that we learn more of Jesus, and in the process, we must unlearn ourselves.

The habits so far have been about us doing something, Blessing, Eating with people, but today is not about what we do, but about remembering to listen for what God is doing. Lord, teach us to hear you, so we can respond to you.

One of Jesus' habits involved eating good food with "bad" people. These encounters around the table didn't just fill people's stomachs, they helped form the community and transform the lives of those who broke bread with...

Jesus never changes, but he is always changing us! As we follow him into uncharted territory, what new habits do we need develop in order to live as missionaries in our neighborhoods?

Have you ever been lost? It can be a scary experience to not know where you are or how to get back on track. That is why the Holy Spirit has been sent to guide us into unknown territory with a spirit of adventure!

Pentecost reminds us that the Good News of Jesus's saving grace, love and purpose is meant for all the world! How do you see the Holy Spirit working in the world, and in your heart today, to draw us into the Lord's love? Wait, receive, and...

Loving God involves confessing where we have fallen short to God, trusting that his promises never fail. This healing inspires us to intercede for one another in prayer.

Our faith bears fruit in loving our neighbor. While we mean to speak life into people, we often bring them down and hurt them. God works in our lives to love others who are made in his image.

While life around us is swirling with chaos, fear and anxiety, it is our faith that anchors us in his presence. Out of this faith, we are able to persevere as transformed people.

Our Christian Faith is scandalous! Not just because of the exclusiveness of Jesus' claims, but also because of the inclusiveness of God's Amazing Grace. What are the things that trip you along the way as you seek to follow Jesus?

The word “scandal” means to trip someone up. The unique things that define our faith in Jesus can be tripping hazards for others. That is why we need to respect the boundaries and know the one who put them in place.