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As people with diverse backgrounds, we tend to have different responses to the concept of repentance. In this week's episode, we discover not only the true goal of repentance but simple practices that yield its fruit.

When we turn from our idols and restore God to His rightful place, a transformation begins to take place. We begin to see the world as He does and our hearts long for revival, not only in ourselves but in every corner of our world Join us today as we discover the two primary characteristics of a revival-oriented heart.

In this week's message, we witness a rare occurrence -- one of Israel's religious leaders being commended and encouraged in an exchange with Jesus. What can we learn from the discussion between Jesus and this man? Just their agreement on what exactly is the most important thing.

In this week’s message, we explore the ethic of the Kingdom found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Far from ordinary or expected, this ethic is both extraordinary and deeply challenging. How can we possibly live up to such demanding standards? Join us as we wrestle through that question together.

In this week's message, we examine the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Mustard Seed as Jesus helps us understand how even the tiniest seeds of the Kingdom can come to bear incredible fruit in our lives and world.

Kallistos Ware, an Orthodox Bishop, reminds us that Christianity is more than a theory about the universe. It is more than a collection of teachings. It is, in the deepest and richest sense, a path that leads to life. Join us as we explore the first step on this path to life.

It doesn't matter whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, we all want to be invited. What we do with that invitation is always up to us. Join us in this episode as we consider one invitation of Jesus offered to all as we enter this new year together.

Spiritual Formation takes two forms -- intentional and unintentional. In this episode we examine the realities of each and chart a path to follow the call of God to "be transformed."

Am I already saved? Am I in the process of being saved? Or will my salvation occur at some future time? The short answer is "yes" to all three. In this episode we will clear up confusion about the biblical concept of salvation, opening the way to a better understanding of our relationship with God and His intentions for us.

Over the next few weeks, we will examine the elements of Intentional Spiritual Formation and their roles in the process of forming us to be more like Jesus. This week we tackle the first of those elements: Teaching.

The goal for every apprentice is to eventually do the kinds of things that his or her master did. The same is true for apprentices of Jesus - to bring the Kingdom of God by saying and doing the types of things Jesus said and did.

How can we become like Jesus? After all, the purpose of apprenticing under Him is that we might become like Jesus and do the kinds of things that He did. In this episode we examine some of the factors that shape and form us as individuals - either towards Christlike character and living, or away from it.

Apprenticing to Jesus involves three goals. Join us as we take a look at what it means to "Be with Jesus" for the purpose of becoming like Him.

This is our second week in this sermon series based on the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. How should we understand what it means to become a disciple or apprentice under Jesus? In what ways should that direct our path in life. Join us this week as we discover the answer to those questions and the three primary goals of any apprentice.

Jesus came that we may have life... and have it abundantly. Are you experiencing that abundant life? What accounts for the difference between his promise and our experience? The answer, often times, is us. And the lives we lead. Join us this week for the invitation into that abundant life.