Rethinking Christianity

1. Rethinking Sin

September 6, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:11–20

This series is a verse-by-verse study of Jesus' famous parable in Luke 15 of the Father and Two Sons. In this opening message, we begin by "Rethinking Sin." We see how Jesus breaks through our superficial definitions of sin and artfully depicts and diagnoses the root problem of sin in a way that clearly leads us to the remedies.

2. Rethinking Repentance

September 13, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:11–20

In the second part of our series, we’ll be “Rethinking Repentance." In this message, we discover the nature of true repentance and it’s daily relevance for our lives.

3. Rethinking God

September 20, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:11–32

In the third part of our series, we'll be “Rethinking God." In this message, we study the Father’s surprising actions that give us a window into the merciful heart of God for the lost.

4. Rethinking Grace

September 27, 2020 • Pastor Chelsea Erickson • Luke 15:11–24

What is grace? In this message, Pastor Chelsea explores the nature and dynamics of God's grace for us in Jesus and explains why it matters.

5. Rethinking Church

October 4, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:17–25

It seems like more and more people are down on the Christian church. One reason for that could be that the church has lost it's unique calling and attractivness. In this message, we consider the Father's House in the parable as a compelling picture of the church. What can we learn about the nature of the church from the welcome and joy of the Father's house?

6. Rethinking Obedience

October 11, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:25–32

God calls us to obedience. But the type of obedience matters. So, how can we tell if we're thinking about obedience and practicing obedience in a healthy way? In this message, we continue our study, "Rethinking Christianity" by looking at the elder son in Jesus' parable and "Rethinking Obedience" together.

7. Rethinking Mission

October 18, 2020 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 15:25–32

What was the essential mission of Jesus while he was here on this earth? Our understanding of God’s mission through Jesus is meant to reshape our understanding of God’s mission through us. In this message, we conclude our series “Rethinking Christianity” by remembering our mission as the church in this world.

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