In this sermon, Pastor T. C. enlists the help of bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell, to take another look at this very familiar story. Rather than seeing David as the archetype of an underdog who miraculously defeats Goliath who is the archetype of an indomitable foe, what if we saw clues in the text itself which…
This is the third sermon in the “Campfire” series. In this message, Pastor T. C. shows how the story of Joshua & Jericho isn’t about a bloodthirsty tribal deity who wipes out other ethnic groups. No! It’s the story of God’s people rejecting God’s nonviolent and gradual plan of integration, while also taking upon Godself…
In the first story of the Campfire series, Pastor T. C. walks through Jonah with grown-up eyes. Rather than being about the disobedience of a particular prophet long ago, Jonah is a satirical story that teaches the people of God about God’s character, particularly as it relates to God’s mercy towards people caught up in…
In this message, Pastor T. C. explores three principles for reading the Bible as grown-ups: Reading the Bible 1. Holistically; 2. Ethically; 3. Christ-centered.
In this message, Pastor T. C. kicks off the “Campfire” teaching series on Pentecost Sunday using Acts 2 as a framework. The three themes from the Text which will frame the series are Gather, Center, and Wonder. These are important themes to reflect on as we navigate what it means to return to some semblance…