A Seat at the Table
A Seat At The Table - Week 9 - A Dangerous Breakfast
August 21, 2022 • Jon Thompson
Unlike the many other meals we listened to this summer, this last meal is the one where Jesus does not invite someone to get to know him, or invite them to see his true identity but to rebuild and restore someone that already knows him more than most. Again Jesus is going to help this person, midpoint in the journey, keep going. This is where Jesus restores Peter.
A Seat At The Table - Week 8 - The Best Party Invitation
August 14, 2022 • Lorie Hartshorn • Luke 14:1–24
Have you ever had an awkward moment? Having an awkward moment can feel like one of the most uncomfortable human experiences here on earth. But, did you know Jesus had them too? Lorie Hartshorn unpacks for us several awkward moments in the bible, as well as one particularly awkward party guest. She unveils that when God calls us out when we do wrong, our response shouldn’t be to walk away in shame but to draw near to Him in humility. He wants us at His party. So if God is inviting us all to the party, would you accept the invitation?
A Seat At The Table - Week 7 - Trading Wages for Grace
August 7, 2022 • Samuel Mills • Luke 7:36–47
Are you a "pretty good person"? What if "pretty good" isn't good enough? Or what if you're not a "good person"? Then there's some news you need to hear: you're a sinner just like everyone else. And sinners are exactly to whom Jesus extends His grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love. We all -- every last one of us -- needs Him than anything else in this life. We just need to recognize it and run to Jesus.
A Seat At The Table - Week 6 - Choose the Better Portion
July 31, 2022 • Joel Penney
There's nothing so radical, so counter-cultural, or so important as love. How do we shut down the worldly distractions that drag us away from focussing on Jesus's love for us? Joel Penney looks at the incredible upside-down lessons of Christ's visit with Mary and Martha. Jesus's wisdom in pointing to the eternal matters and away from the worldly ones challenges our daily assumptions about what our responsibilities are. How can we avoid the worried, upset, and distracted life for one of calm, content focus on Jesus?
A Seat At The Table - Week 5 - 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, 1 Basket
July 24, 2022 • Samuel Mills • Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:31–44, Luke 9:12–17, John 6:1–14
An anonymous boy gave his lunch: 5 loaves, 2 fish, and Jesus multiplied it to feed 5000. Can Jesus do the same with whatever is in your basket? Pastor Sam Mills takes us through the multiplicative miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 men with the anonymous donation of two loaves and five fishes from a boy in the crowd. It's a reminder that God has a purpose to be accomplished and created each of us with specific talents/gifts/abilities so that when we invest our time and resources, God will increase the return on that investment in abundance.
A Seat At The Table - Week 3 - Love for the Unloveable
July 10, 2022 • Lucas Prado • Luke 15
Today, Lucas Prado talks about a time when Jesus shared not only a meal with the lost sinners of his time but also parables about lostness and discovery. Through them, Jesus tells us that even though we are surrounded by loss and immersed in lostness, His love offers a path of repentance and a joyous homecoming.
A Seat At The Table - Week 2 - Late Night Lattes
July 3, 2022 • Jon Thompson • John 3
In a quiet nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus shares some Earth-shattering truths. Hear what He has to say about the difference between traditional religion and the real regeneration and relationship possible with and through the Son of Man.
A Seat At The Table - Week 1 - Dinner with a Collaborator
June 26, 2022 • Jon Thompson • Mark 2:1–14
This week we start a new series reflecting on how we can be encouraged to gather each week as a Jesus people. As we do so, we seek a fresh vision around the need for and power of hospitality by examining meals that Jesus shared with others.