Joy!cast

The two Luthers made a difference in the world. Two great men the world will always remember. Listen today as we explore the calling of these two great men and maybe even discover our own calling along the way.

The question we’re asking today is “Can I know God personally?” But, how can you know someone personally who is no longer here in person? Listen as we wrestle with this difficult, but probably most important question that we could ask.

Some people think the Bible is a book of basic instructions before leaving earth. Some of those instructions are good (eg don’t lie or steal) but some seem really obsolete (eg don’t eat shellfish). But what if the Bible is meant to be more than a list of morals and beliefs. The Bible is reliable because it points to someone and not something.

Hard to believe that any pastor would stand up and ask that question on Sunday morning. Because everyone knows the answer to that question. Right? No, not everyone grew up reciting creeds and attending churches that proclaimed Jesus was God. So in today’s message we have the opportunity to explore a very good question. Is Jesus really God.

Christianity makes some very narrow claims. But in Christianity’s defense, many of those claims are based on statements Jesus himself made. So was Jesus narrow minded? And if so, why? Explore God this week with us as we wrestle with the question ... Is Christianity too narrow?

Whether you believe in God or exploring God, everyone at sometime will ask the question "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" Even Jesus did. Listen today as we struggle with one of the most difficult questions someone could ask.

Things like nature and ethics may indicate to us that there is something more, but they prove nothing. In the end, each of us must choose to take this data, sift though it, and make an informed decision. Is there a God, or isn't there?

Have you ever asked "Does life have a purpose?" And if you believe it does, have you ever wondered if YOUR PURPOSE was part of a LARGER PURPOSE? What's worse than asking all these questions about you life's purpose is believing you have no purpose. This week we tackle these tough questions as we begin Explore God.

A Visit From St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra

Christmas Eve Service

This week we listen to Mary's story as she turns from worry to wonder.

Christmas can be a difficult time for people. Focusing on the true meaning of Christmas can be a source of comfort and bring us peace.

How do you prepare for Christmas? Is it all about lights and baking and presents? You could prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Or you can prepare for the best and receive God's hope to deal with the worst!

Does gratuity make a difference? And if so, what kind of difference does it make? In this week’s message we meet ten people who received the most amazing gift but only one said thank you. And it made all the difference in the world!  

Whether it's the fear of not having enough money for retirement or college, or the fear of not having enough time to get everything that needs to get done, fear is real. Ironically the antidote to fear is generosity. You may have less of what you gave away but you'll have more of what you need.

How generosity changes your perspective of your community and world.

Everyday generosity impacts someone every day. And sometimes God uses our generosity towards others to impact our faith.  

What is a life worth living? And what is it worth? This week we explore two more of Jesus’ Kingdom parables about pearls and treasures to find the answers.

It does not take much yeast to make a difference when baking bread. The same is true about God's Kingdom. Even a little bit of the kingdom can bring about great and positive change.

In the Gospel of Matthew the word kingdom is mentioned over 50 times. More than the words like grace or faith. Obviously it was important that Matthew share Jesus‘s teachings on the kingdom of heaven. In today’s message we hear how Jesus compared the kingdom to a mustard seed. Something seemingly insignificant but with great significance.