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Mar 1, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Everyday Hero - March 1, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Our Gospels portray Jesus' temptation in the wilderness in a way that is very similar to how the Homeric epics depict a hero facing a test of character and battling supernatural forces. These type of stories invite us to imagine that we all undergo a test

Feb 23, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

The Peter Principle - February 23, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

In management theory, the Peter Principle refers to the tendency of an organization to promote a person to the "level of their incompetence." Although that idea is not actually named after Peter the Apostle, it appears that he was the first historical exa

Feb 16, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Decadence - February 16, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Although most often use the word "decadent" is used to refer to either a super-rich chocolate desert or some form of immorality, Jacques Barzun, the great cultural critic used it as a technical description of a society that fallen into economic stagnation

Feb 2, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

The Miracle of Yes - February 2, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

In some basic way we must all say "Yes" to life itself. Our fullness and flourishing can only flow from this essential affirmation. While many of us do not say "no" exactly, we never quite seize the power of YES to life's possibilities. This weekend Dr. K

Jan 26, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Holy Envy - January 26, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Krister Stendahl, the Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm and Harvard Professor, taught that Christians should cultivate a "holy envy" for what you admire in other religions and wish you could make part of your own tradition. In this weeks sermon Dr. Keck will f

Jan 19, 2020 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Come and See - January 19, 2020 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

The very first words Jesus speaks to his disciples are "What are you looking for?" But they seem unable to answer that question. Every human being is on their own quest and yet we may not be able to define exactly our goal. Christianity is less a set of a

Nov 24, 2019 4:30 AM America/Chicago

The Cosmic Christ - November 24, 2019 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Jesus was a charismatic rabbi who taught and gathered followers in first century Palestine. But the word 'Christ" soars beyond that historical context and becomes the wildly metaphysical idea of a universal love that orders all existence. This week Dr Kec

Nov 17, 2019 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Coming to our Senses - November 17, 2019 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

The prodigal son is the parable of modern life. We all head out searching for something - our life's journey - but then realize its not what we expected or what was promised. Perhaps, we discover that the acheivements or endless striving really has a cert

Oct 27, 2019 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Other People - October 27, 2019 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

The French existentialist John Paul Sarte famously wrote that "Hell is other people" He was not a pure misanthrope who thought other people were not worthy of any respect. Rather, he was pointing out that we can feel judged and belittled by other people.

Oct 20, 2019 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Wrestling with God - October 20, 2019 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Beside the river Jabbok Jacob wrestled with an unidentified opponent till dawn and prevailed over him, and though Jacob sustained a crippling blow, he held on to receive a blessing once he perceived that his assailant was no other than God himself. This w