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The Law is Jesus
Right before Jesus starts to reframe the laws of the Old Testament, he calls himself "the fulfillment of the law." What does this mean, and how is it applicable to our lives today? What impact does it have on our understanding of Biblical law or modern law?
Right before Jesus starts to reframe the laws of the Old Testament, he calls himself "the fulfillment of the law." What does this mean, and how is it applicable to our lives today? What impact does it have on our understanding of Biblical law or modern law?
You Were Made to Be Experienced
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus refers to his followers as salt and light. We have been designed to be experienced by others in a way that allows others to see what God is like. Jamin takes us deeper into this passage as he invites us to become the most tasteful and bright versions of ourselves that we can be.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus refers to his followers as salt and light. We have been designed to be experienced by others in a way that allows others to see what God is like. Jamin takes us deeper into this passage as he invites us to become the most tasteful and bright versions of ourselves that we can be.
Blessed Are the People You Didn’t Expect
We all have a certain kind of person in mind when we hear the word "blessed." So did Jesus. However, the kind of people Jesus considered blessed were nothing like the kinds of people we have in mind. And that's exactly the point—for the blessed life is formed in the places we never thought to look.
We all have a certain kind of person in mind when we hear the word "blessed." So did Jesus. However, the kind of people Jesus considered blessed were nothing like the kinds of people we have in mind. And that's exactly the point—for the blessed life is formed in the places we never thought to look.
Straining
In today's passage out of Philippians, Paul invites us to imitate him as he lives his life like a runner straining for the finish line, putting all he has into his pursuit of God. Jamin invites us into this same kind of straining as we allow the Spirit to perfect us more and more with each step.
In today's passage out of Philippians, Paul invites us to imitate him as he lives his life like a runner straining for the finish line, putting all he has into his pursuit of God. Jamin invites us into this same kind of straining as we allow the Spirit to perfect us more and more with each step.
Consider It All Crap
Paul gets suddenly intense in his letter to the Philippians as he recognizes that Gentiles are being subjected to intense traditional rituals in order to be accepted as Christians. Jamin engages this biblical conversation and invites us to consider how the church continues to do the same thing today.
Paul gets suddenly intense in his letter to the Philippians as he recognizes that Gentiles are being subjected to intense traditional rituals in order to be accepted as Christians. Jamin engages this biblical conversation and invites us to consider how the church continues to do the same thing today.
Living in Spiritual Warfare
In Philippians, Paul refers to his friend as a fellow worker and fellow soldier. Jamin stops to expand on Paul's use of the word "soldier," giving us a glimpse into the Bible's larger picture of the Creator God Yahweh VS the little-g-god Satan. How did this dynamic come about and what is humanity's part in this war between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Hades? That and more in this message.
In Philippians, Paul refers to his friend as a fellow worker and fellow soldier. Jamin stops to expand on Paul's use of the word "soldier," giving us a glimpse into the Bible's larger picture of the Creator God Yahweh VS the little-g-god Satan. How did this dynamic come about and what is humanity's part in this war between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Hades? That and more in this message.
Jesus and the Holy Spirit
Paul tells us that Jesus emptied himself. What does this mean? In a previous message, Jamin analyzed this theme from a poetic angle about love. In this message, Jamin gives it another meaning by referring to how God emptied himself to become human. He was then empowered by the Holy Spirit to do supernatural works.
What does this mean for us as Jesus' followers? A lot more than you might think.
Paul tells us that Jesus emptied himself. What does this mean? In a previous message, Jamin analyzed this theme from a poetic angle about love. In this message, Jamin gives it another meaning by referring to how God emptied himself to become human. He was then empowered by the Holy Spirit to do supernatural works.
What does this mean for us as Jesus' followers? A lot more than you might think.
How the Bible Empowers Women
The Bible has often been used to oppress and demean women, but the wider story of Scripture offers us a very different narrative. In this message, Jamin explains how sin threw off God's plan for men and women to work together as partners and how Jesus restores this partnership and shows us a better way forward.
The Bible has often been used to oppress and demean women, but the wider story of Scripture offers us a very different narrative. In this message, Jamin explains how sin threw off God's plan for men and women to work together as partners and how Jesus restores this partnership and shows us a better way forward.
Mary’s Love
Jamin preaches Mary's love for Jesus from birth to life to death. He also talks about how the miraculous can sometimes come with great pain and confusion.
Jamin preaches Mary's love for Jesus from birth to life to death. He also talks about how the miraculous can sometimes come with great pain and confusion.
Mary’s Joy
In the chaos of the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming challenges—unexpected journeys, divine interruptions, and unimaginable responsibilities. Yet, in the midst of it all, they found joy by following the signs and wonders God placed before them. In this episode, we explore how their story invites us to trust in God’s guidance, even when life feels unpredictable, and how the journey toward joy often requires faith in the miraculous.
In the chaos of the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming challenges—unexpected journeys, divine interruptions, and unimaginable responsibilities. Yet, in the midst of it all, they found joy by following the signs and wonders God placed before them. In this episode, we explore how their story invites us to trust in God’s guidance, even when life feels unpredictable, and how the journey toward joy often requires faith in the miraculous.
Mary’s Peace
When we look at the themes that Mary sang about in her Magnificat, we realize partially where Jesus' heart for prophetic justice came from.
When we look at the themes that Mary sang about in her Magnificat, we realize partially where Jesus' heart for prophetic justice came from.
Mary’s Hope
In this message, Jamin lights the advent candle of hope and talks about how Mary embodied hope, gave birth to hope, and cultivated hope. How do we do the same?
In this message, Jamin lights the advent candle of hope and talks about how Mary embodied hope, gave birth to hope, and cultivated hope. How do we do the same?
Kenosis
In this message, Jamin explains Jesus' kenosis from a poetic and metaphysical perspective. He also hits on the difference between Jesus' humility and false Christian humility.
In this message, Jamin explains Jesus' kenosis from a poetic and metaphysical perspective. He also hits on the difference between Jesus' humility and a false Christian humility.
Christian Suffering
Many Christians today misunderstand what it means to suffer for Christ, mistaking cultural disagreements or personal offenses for true persecution. Drawing on Paul’s experiences, the ministry of Jesus, and the dynamic between ancient and modern Christianity, we explore how authentic Christian suffering shapes us into either prophets or jerks.
In this message, Jamin challenges us to reframe suffering not as a mark of opposition to others, but as an opportunity to live out the love, humility, and boldness of Christ. Along the way, we examine the danger of using suffering to justify hate, and the transformative power of enduring hardship for the gospel.
Many Christians today misunderstand what it means to suffer for Christ, mistaking cultural disagreements or personal offenses for true persecution. Drawing on Paul’s experiences, the ministry of Jesus, and the dynamic between ancient and modern Christianity, we explore how authentic Christian suffering shapes us into either prophets or jerks.
In this message, Jamin challenges us to reframe suffering not as a mark of opposition to others, but as an opportunity to live out the love, humility, and boldness of Christ. Along the way, we examine the danger of using suffering to justify hate, and the transformative power of enduring hardship for the gospel.
The Intimacy of God
In Philippians, Paul talks about longing to be with God. Jamin uses this to talk about the Christian mystics of old, and their longing for the intimacy, presence, and experience of God. Where are our desires focused?
In Philippians, Paul talks about longing to be with God. Jamin uses this to talk about the Christian mystics of old, and their longing for the intimacy, presence, and experience of God. Where are our desires focused?
Spiritual Jealousy
The Bible reminds us that churches and church leaders should all be on the same team, working toward the same goal. But instead of doing this together, churches often get jealous of one another which leads to a myriad of problems. In this message, Jamin addresses the many problems that come with spiritual jealousy.
Paul addresses two types of Christians when writing from prison to the Philippians: Some are preaching the gospel because they like him, and some are preaching the gospel because they don't like him. Rather than turn it into a whole thing, Paul simply celebrates that they're preaching the gospel.
The Bible reminds us that churches and church leaders should all be on the same team, working toward the same goal. But instead of doing this together, churches often get jealous of one another which leads to a myriad of problems. In this message, Jamin addresses the many problems that come with spiritual jealousy.
Love First
This message on the prodigal son came after a very special time in worship where many in our congregation were weeping about the love of God.
This message on the prodigal son came after a very special time in worship where many in our congregation were weeping about the love of God.
Leveling Up in Faith
Faith goes a long way with God and comes with reward, both now and in the age to come. Do you want to level up to a place where God can trust you with more? Then how might you handle what he's entrusted you with in the here and now?
Faith goes a long way with God and comes with reward, both now and in the age to come. Do you want to level up to a place where God can trust you with more? Then how might you handle what he's entrusted you with in the here and now?
God Loves Good Works
Jamin delves into the vital connection between faith and good works, exploring how the Bible weaves this truth throughout its teachings in compelling and surprising ways.
Jamin delves into the vital connection between faith and good works, exploring how the Bible weaves this truth throughout its teachings in compelling and surprising ways.
Identity and the Image of God
Pull out a journal and write along with us as Jamin gives us questions to reflect on concerning our identity in God. Oftentimes, our understanding of self is wrapped up with the lies we tell ourselves and low self-esteem that holds us back from being all we were designed to be. Jamin helps us navigate those thoughts to get back to the core of our identity in the image of God.
Pull out a journal and write along with us as Jamin gives us questions to reflect on concerning our identity in God. Oftentimes, our understanding of self is wrapped up with the lies we tell ourselves and low self-esteem that holds us back from being all we were designed to be. Jamin helps us navigate those thoughts to get back to the core of our identity in the image of God.