The Story Before the Story

Living in the Reality of the Risen Christ

June 27, 2021 • Matt Zainea

Through the prophet Malachi, God speaks to the people of Israel about their giving and faithfulness. Matt Zainea discusses how we can apply these messages to our lives as we wait for Christ to return.

Hope in the Midst of Ruin

June 20, 2021 • Matt Zainea

Matt Zainea uses passages from Ezekiel to help us understand the depth of our sin. Yet there is hope. God promises that if we seek Him, He will replace our hard hearts with soft hearts to love Him and others better.

Waiting

June 13, 2021 • Matt Zainea

What does faith look like when life doesn’t make sense? Matt Zainea uses texts from the prophet Habakkuk to discuss the mysteries of suffering and the promises of an all-knowing God.

Helpless Flourishing

June 6, 2021 • Matt Zainea

In times of uncertainty it can be difficult to know how to move. Matt Zainea shares how the message of the prophet Jeremiah and the words of Jesus help us seek the good, true and beautiful even during hard times.

Helpless Worship

May 30, 2021 • Matt Zainea

The prophet Isaiah was sent to four different kings, and each of them had a different posture towards God. Looking through the lens of these four kings, Matt Zainea discusses what the book of Isaiah says about our worship.

Brother's Keeper

May 16, 2021 • Gary Heim

As a culture, we love to make a name for ourselves—instead how can we lift each other up? Using the book of Obadiah, Gary Heim shares how we are called to use our voices to be our “brother’s keeper.”

Consider

May 9, 2021 • Steve High

Have you felt discouraged by circumstances in your life being less than what you hoped? From Haggai 1:1-11, Steve High shares God’s invitation to consider His loving pursuit and His provision of a hopeful future when we seek Him first.

Open the Floodgates

May 2, 2021 • Matt Zainea

What if instead of being focused on what’s next in purchases or achievements, we focused on who’s next and how we might care for others? Matt Zainea shares the vision from Amos 5:21-24 on how this shift in focus impacts justice and mercy in our communities.

The Heart of Justice

April 25, 2021 • Matt Zainea

From Micah 6:8 we are told to "do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.” Matt Zainea explores the themes of the book of Micah and shares what biblical justice looks like for today.

Forward Together

May 23, 2021 • Matt Zainea

Through His word, God has given promises to people of the Bible and to us today. Using texts from Genesis to Revelation, Matt Zainea casts a vision for movement as individuals and as the church when we truly believe God’s promises.

A Feast for Lepers

April 18, 2021 • Matt Zainea

From 2 Kings 6:24-7:9, Matt Zainea shares the story of the good news received by a group of unlikely recipients and talks about an exciting way to share the good news we’ve received within our various circles.

River of Faith

April 11, 2021 • Matt Zainea

From the story of Elisha and the Syrian General Naaman in 2 Kings 5, Matt Zainea discusses what it looks like to live by faith in the day to day.

Wisdom of Mercy

March 21, 2021 • Matt Zainea

Through the story of the prophet in Jonah 1:1-10, Matt Zainea discusses how anger can block us from showing mercy. We can look to Jesus as an example of how to be motivated by mercy when interacting with others.

How Long Will You Waver?

March 14, 2021 • Matt Zainea

How can you choose to obey God in your worship, relationships and giving? From 1 Kings 17:1-7 Matt Zainea discusses the question of Elijah to the people of God, and the relevance of Elijah’s question for us today.

The Cry of the Prophets

March 7, 2021 • Matt Zainea

Within the context of a divided kingdom of Israel enter the prophets, calling the people back to God. Using text from Hosea 1:1-11 Matt Zainea shares how we need the message of the prophets today just as much as the people of Israel did then.

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