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In this brief, two-week series we will look at the nature of hope as followers of Jesus living in the real world with all its joys, disappointments, dreams and difficulties. What is hope and how can we embrace it? How can we... Read more

Psalm 133

Message Series: 
Songs In The Key Of Life
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
June 13, 2004

King David experienced the bitterness of conflict as a risingleader and as an experienced patriarch. In Psalm 133 he uses vividpoetic imagery to express his longing for the blessings ofunity.

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Christ the Meal-Multiplier

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
June 6, 2004

In an episode recorded in all four Gospels, Jesus fed thousands ofpeople with five loaves and two fishes. This story reveals muchabout God's ability to provide what is needed when we offer whatlittle we have. The miracle is in the giving.

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Christ the Wine-Maker

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Patsy Fratanduono
Date: 
May 30, 2004

Jesus' first miracle was changing water to wine at a wedding feast.This event - and the Jewish calendar - confirm the importance ofcelebration, rest and recreation in a balanced life.

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Christ the Mute Healer

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
May 23, 2004

Many of our problems deal with the need to have our hearing andspeaking healed. Baptism is a kind of sign-language that speaksabout the importance of God in our lives. Also, Commitment Sunday.

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Christ the Un-Paralyzer

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
May 16, 2004

The healing of the man with a shriveled hand took place in a tenseconfrontation between Jesus and the legally correct (butspiritually wrong) Pharisees. This miracle serves as a sign of twokinds of religion - shriveled, clenched legalism; and open,extended compassion.

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Christ the Parent-Helper

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
May 9, 2004

In healing the daughter of a persistent Gentile mother, Jesus showsthat His kingdom is open to all. Mother's Day

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Christ the Storm-Calmer

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
May 2, 2004

Jesus is sleeping while his disciples panic in a storm on the Seaof Galilee. We need to understand that storms come even to peoplewho are following Jesus, and we should avoid reacting with fear,distrust, and anger.

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Christ the Sight-Giver

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
April 25, 2004

Do we believe in miracles? Signs and wonders are supposed to makeus wonder, and point us toward greater truths. We need to make roomin our lives for miracles.

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Christ the Wall-Piercer

Message Series: 
Christ the…
Date: 
April 18, 2004

Speaker: Dr. Clive Calver, President, World Relief
Jesus turns up in the most unlikely and unexpected places.

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Part 6: A Reason to Endure

Message Series: 
What Do You Really Want?
Speaker: 
Brian McLaren
Date: 
April 11, 2004

When Jesus appeared to His disciples on Easter, they did notrecognize Him. He can come into our lives the same way; subtly,camouflaged in questions, interrupting our worry and discouragementwith hope. Easter Sunday

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