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Nov 7, 2021 4:30 AM America/Chicago

Spiritually Religious - November 7, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Although it is common for people to say they are “spiritual but not religious” we might remember that the Christian religion speaks of the Holy Spirit. This is the aspect of the Divine that is up close and personal. The concept of the Holy Spirit ensu

Oct 31, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

5000 Years Ago - October 31, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

When human beings began writing somewhere in Mesopotamia around five millennia ago it starts the long story of how the Bible came about. Join Dr. Jim Keck for a time-traveling adventure that ends with the single most downloaded Bible verse on the planet e

Oct 24, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Theos - October 24, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

God is both a metaphysical mystery that is completely inscrutable, as well as a love we can each know in our own hearts. Join Dr. Jim Keck this week for a theological and spiritual romp regarding the English word “God” and the biblical word “Theos.

Sep 26, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

People of the Way - September 26, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

John 14 is a deeply spiritual chapter that has a richly trinitarian structure as Jesus talks about God, his own role and the Holy Spirit. Join Dr. Jim Keck as we explore this chapter for how it forms us as a people of the Way.

Sep 19, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

People of the Way - September 19, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

John 14 is a deeply spiritual chapter that has a richly trinitarian structure as Jesus talks about God, his own role and the Holy Spirit. Join Dr. Jim Keck as we explore this chapter for how it forms us as a people of the Way.

Sep 12, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

People of the Way - September 12, 2021 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

John 14 is a deeply spiritual chapter that has a richly trinitarian structure as Jesus talks about God, his own role and the Holy Spirit. Join Dr. Jim Keck as we explore this chapter for how it forms us as a people of the Way.

Aug 29, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Bad Religion Week 3 - August 29, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

There are blindingly obvious forms of bad religion such as violent fundamentalism, doomsday cults, money grubbing televangelism and plain charlatanry. But in this three part series Dr. Jim Keck will explore far more subtle ways that religion can devolve i

Aug 22, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Bad Religion Week 2 - August 22, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

There are blindingly obvious forms of bad religion such as violent fundamentalism, doomsday cults, money grubbing televangelism and plain charlatanry. But in this three part series Dr. Jim Keck will explore far more subtle ways that religion can devolve i

Aug 15, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Bad Religion Week 1 - August 15, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

There are blindingly obvious forms of bad religion such as violent fundamentalism, doomsday cults, money grubbing televangelism and plain charlatanry. But in this three part series Dr. Jim Keck will explore far more subtle ways that religion can devolve i

Aug 8, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Don't Be Monsterish - August 08, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

This week Dr. Jim Keck, in a rather elaborate (read “tenuous”) string of metaphors, compares a passage in Ephesians four to the old-time monster figures of the werewolf, zombie and vampire. Ephesians four asks us to moderate our anger (Don’t be a we

Aug 1, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Vocation - August 1, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the Middle Ages the church only spoke about vocation as being called to specific religious roles. But during the reformation, the idea that any line of work could be a ministry and that we are all called to live the Christian ideals in our work place b

Jul 18, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Nothing to Sphere - July 18, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

The sermon title is the punchline to the silly joke that the only thing flat earthers fear is sphere itself. But joking aside, human beings are beset with a myriad of fears. Perhaps one of the most unusual aspects of Jesus is his complete lack of fear. Th

Jul 11, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - July 11, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

Jul 4, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - July 4, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

Jun 27, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - June 27, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

Jun 20, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - June 20, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

Jun 13, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - June 13, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

Jun 6, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - June 6, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

Sunday Digital Service In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to parti

May 30, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

7/13 - May 30, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than

May 23, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

UAPs, USPs, and RSVPs - May 23, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

Surprisingly, UFOs are now very much back in the conversation and next month there will even be a congressional report. Mainstream outlets like Scientific American are calling for greater study of some unexplained sightings. This week, Dr. Jim Keck will e

May 16, 2021 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Frumious Bandersnatch - May 16, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

People refer to their “spiritual journey.” In fact, “journey” may be the most common metaphor used to talk about our spiritual lives. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will explore the power and shortcomings of this metaphor. Religious language is necessa