Best Mountain View Community Church Podcasts (2025)

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"John Prepares the Way" (8-24-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 14:1-12; 4:12; 11:1-6 0:00-16:06: Opening worship and prayer 16:07-57:00: Sermon and closing prayer 57:01-1:09:07: Closing worship and prayerBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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“I Am Only…” When Insecurity Meets God’s Call 30:21

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We’ve all said it: “I am only…” only a student, only a mom, only a beginner, only average. Jeremiah said it too. But God doesn’t see “only.” He sees enough. Today, we step into Jeremiah’s story and discover what it means to live with courage in the presence of God.By Highway

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"Treasures, Fish, and Rejection" (8-17-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 13:44-53; 23:34; 27:57; John 1:11-12 0:00-1:45: Opening Worship and Prayer 1:46-47:36: Sermon and Closing PrayerBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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Storytellers Sunday | Immigration 38:08

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The faithfulness of God is showcased in our lives and the stories our lives tell. From time to time we will set aside space in our worship gathering to hear a few stories from those who are part of Highway. We call these "Storyteller Sundays". On this Sunday we hear from Fred Martinez and Cris Otonari.…

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"God Is For You" (8-10-2025)

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Scripture References: Romans 8:28-39; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 19 0:00 - 47:40: Sermon and Closing Prayer 47:41 - 56:47: Closing Worship and PrayerBy Ken Draper, Guest Speaker

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When God Hates Worship 29:32

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Isaiah delivers one of the most shocking words in Scripture—God says He hates the worship of His own people. Why? Because their prayers and sacrifices were disconnected from justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable. In this message, we face the uncomfortable truth that it’s possible to honor God with our lips while ignoring Him with our liv…

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"The Weeds, The Seed, and the Leaven" (8-3-2025)

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Matthew 13:24-43; Psalm 78; Isaiah 6:9-10; Judges 7:24-8:1; 12:1-3 0:00-1:31: Opening Worship and Prayer 1:31-51:31: Sermon and Closing PrayerBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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The Practice of Simplicity | Esther Chang 28:56

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In our culture of more, how can we live with less? Join us as we examine the dangers of greed as laid out in a parable Jesus tells, and look at two ways we can practice simplicity in our lives. Acts 12:13-21By Highway

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"The Sower, The Seed, and the Soils" (7-27-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 13:1-17; 12:33-35; 13:18-23; Isaiah 6:9-10; Mark 6:52; II Thessalonians 2:10-11; II Corinthians 3:14-18; II Timothy 4:9-12 0:00-20:29: Opening Worship and Prayer 20:30-1:07:09: Sermon and Closing Prayer 1:07:10-1:13:53: Closing Worship and PrayerBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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Prayer Starts With A Relationship | Luke 11:1-13 25:01

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The Lord's Prayer starts with a relational anchor that reshapes how we approach everything that follows. Prayer is not a transaction, it's a relationship.By Highway

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Loving God Fully in a World of Distractions | Luke 10:38-42 30:14

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When it comes to the story of Mary and Martha, Martha often gets a bad rap. "Don't be a Martha," people say. But in reality, it's much more complex. Martha was doing important work. She just got distracted. Which is like most of us.In the midst of an endless amount of opportunities and activities, it's easy to lose the point and miss what matters m…

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Compassion Isn’t Nice. It’s Disruptive | Adam Hendrix • 7.13.25 37:25

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We’ve turned the Good Samaritan into a feel-good story about kindness—but Jesus told it to provoke, challenge, and disrupt. This sermon unpacks the radical edge of the parable: a call to draw near, to cross boundaries, and to embody the kind of gut-level compassion that costs us something. Real compassion isn’t about being nice—it’s about being wil…

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"Jesus Is Greater" (7-13-2025)

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By Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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"The Gospel In Seasons" (7-6-2025)

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Scripture References: Isaiah 36-39; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; I Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:12; Matthew 1:9-10, 16:8-12; I Corinthians 14:33 0:00 - 38:26: Sermon 38:27 - 41:07: Costa Rica Eye Glass Ministry Team - Introduction and Commissioning Prayer - Rod Casel & Elders 41:08 - 50:58: Closing WorshipBy Josh Mangum, MVCC Next Gen Director

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The Barefoot Mission: Priorities, Provision, and the Kingdom of God | Adam Hendric • 7.6.25 38:04

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We’re busy. We’re burdened. We’re over-packed—with stuff, schedules, and stress. But what if Jesus is calling us to something simpler, riskier, and more beautiful? In this sermon from Luke 10, we explore what it means to be sent on a barefoot, baggage-free mission—a mission of radical peace and urgent love. No shoes. No purse. Just trust, presence,…

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"Neighboring and the Parable of the Mustard Seed" (6-29-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 13:31-32 0:00 - 2:04: Lisa Kellum - Introduction and Fall Neighboring Workshop 2:05 - 30:32: Rick Kellum - SERMON - Neighboring and the Parable of the Mustard Seed 30:32 - 37:20: Closing Worship and PrayerBy Rick Kellum, Guest Speaker

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Facing Forward: The Time-Sensitive Kingdom of God | Julie Pederson • 6.29.25 28:44

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The invitations to participate in God's kingdom are time-sensitive, yet we're often drawn to wait. Join us as we explore the call to follow Jesus with urgency, courage, and faithfulness—without looking back.By Highway

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Clothed and in His Right Mind | Adam Hendrix • 6.22.25 31:48

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What does it mean to be fully human again? In this message from Luke 8:26–39, we explore the story of a man stripped of his name, dignity, and community—and the Jesus who restores it all. When the world labels and divides, Jesus looks deeper. He sees the person. He calls them by name. And he clothes them in wholeness.…

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"A Tale of Two Kingdoms" (6-22-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 11:20-30; Ezekiel 16:49-50; 26:6-10, 14; 28:4-10; Zechariah 9:3-4, 9; Isaiah 14:12-15; 42:2-3; Jeremiah 6:16 0:00 - 2:12: Opening Worship and Prayer 2:12 - 43:32: Sermon and Closing Prayer 43:32 - 43:53: Closing WorshipBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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"Is Jesus Really the Messiah" (6-15-2025)

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Scripture References: Matthew 11:1-19; Isaiah 35:5-6, 61:1; Malachi 4:5; Hebrews 11:33 & 35 0:00 - 18:44: Opening Worship and Prayer 18:45 - 53:46: Sermon and Closing Prayer 53:47 - 1:05:25: Closing Worship and PrayerBy Brian Hebert, Lead Pastor

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Bigger Than You: Suffering and the Trinity | 2025.6.15 - Adam Hendrix 32:00

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Modern culture tells us to be the hero of our own story. But what if real hope isn’t found in self-reliance, but in joining something bigger than ourselves? In this Trinity Sunday sermon we look to the Trinity as our model—not a puzzle to solve, but a divine community that invites us to belong, suffer, and hope together. This is not a story about p…

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The Blowing of a Wind | 2025.06.08 • Felicia Larson 33:20

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Walking through both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament we encounter the Spirit of God moving is both powerful and gentle ways to guide, to convict, to comfort, and to enliven the people of God.By Highway

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Unresolved Spaces | 2025.06.01 • Esther Chang 31:48

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How do we live well in places of suspension, when we’re waiting for an outcome or seeking a resolution we haven’t yet found? This sermon from Acts 16:20-31 examines the unresolved moment Paul and Silas find themselves in, and considers what it means to sing, to stay, and to surrender in those spaces.…

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Jesus Left, But Didn’t Leave Us Alone | 2025.5.25 • Adam Hendrix 30:56

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When life feels overwhelming and lonely, Jesus offers something deeper than quick fixes—his ongoing presence through the Holy Spirit. This sermon from John 14:23–29 explores how the Spirit guides us, comforts us, and reminds us that we are never alone.By Highway

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Praise God in Your Particularities | 2025.5.18 - Julie Pederson 30:56

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Preacher Julie Pederson's sermon on the unique gifts and calling that each person has with which to praise God and bless the world.By Highway

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How to Listen to the Shepherd's Voice When Life Is Too Loud | 2025.05.11 - Adam Hendrix 32:46

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In the loudest era of human history, how do we hear the voice of Jesus?Whether you’re feeling anxious, overstimulated, or unsure how to connect with God in a busy world, we have the invitation to return to the Shepherd who still calls us by name.By Highway

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Every Disruption is an Opportunity | 2025.05.04 - Adam Hendrix 29:21

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What if the disruption you’re facing isn’t the end of the road—but the beginning of your real story?In Acts 9, Saul is literally knocked off his path by a blinding light—and a voice. Jesus doesn’t argue. He interrupts. Because every divine disruption… is a divine opportunity.In this message, we explore why comfort and calling don’t usually travel t…

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Doubts, Fears, and the Presence of Christ | 2025.04.27 - Keith Riley 29:44

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The doubts, the questions, the fears, these are all normal parts of the life of faith. The early followers of Jesus experienced exactly these things. It was the presence of Jesus to them, especially in the journey of Thomas, that set their hearts and lives alight with confident hope.By Highway

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The Restoration of All Things (EASTER 2025) | 2025.04.20 - Adam Hendrix 26:36

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In the midst of the rubble of our world. In the midst of lives worn down by cycles of collapse. In us, worn by sickness, by sorrow, by overwhelm, the message of Easter and the newness of life found in the resurrection of Jesus rings out with a powerful hope.By Highway

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Jesus Sets the Table, to Set Us Free | 2025.04.13 - Adam Hendrix 36:41

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At the Last Supper, Jesus doesn’t just serve bread and wine—he reinterprets the entire story of freedom. He takes the ancient meal of Exodus and flips it into a revolution of grace. Not just forgiveness, but freedom from shame, fear, and the pressure to prove ourselves. In a world built on hustle and control, Jesus sets a table that sets us free.…

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Uncommon Sense | 2025.04.06 - Julie Pederson 35:21

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The anointing of Jesus' feet by Mary.By Highway

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Come Out Of Hiding | 2025.03.30 - Adam Hendrix 26:54

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We all hide. Whether it’s guilt, shame, regret, or something we’re afraid to admit—we bury it deep and hope it goes away. But what we hide doesn’t disappear. It weighs us down. Psalm 32 offers a powerful alternative: an invitation to stop hiding from God and start hiding in Him. This sermon explores the freedom of confession, the joy of being known…

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Repent Or Perish | 2025.03.23 - Adam Hendrix 34:16

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What if repentance isn’t what you think it is?In this message from Luke 13:1–9, we unpack the misunderstood word “repent” and reimagine it as an invitation—not to guilt, but to grace. Through three fresh movements—reorientation, reviving, and returning—we explore how repentance is not about shame, but about waking up, turning around, and coming hom…

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The Unstoppable Mission of Jesus | 2025.03.16 - Cris Otonari 30:05

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Even a death threat couldn't stop Jesus from completing his mission to seek and save the lost. Jesus' life is an example for us to follow, as his loving protection enables us to pursue our mission with courage and perseverance.By Highway

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Comforts and Needs | 2025.03.09 - Adam Hendrix 32:39

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The temptations of Christ in the wilderness pivot on real loves and real needs. As we walk into this Lent season, let's consider how we might draw closer to Jesus through an examination of our comforts, and let's lean further into the deep love of God.By Highway

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Up (and Down) the Mountain with Jesus | 2025.03.02 - Adam Hendrix 34:10

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Even when you can't see clearly, God is still present and still making a way, calling you forward.By Highway

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The Practice of Enemy-Love | 2025.02.23 - Adam Hendrix 34:24

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What if Jesus actually meant it? Love your enemies. Bless those who curse you.Pray for those who mistreat you.In a world obsessed with payback, this feels impossible. But enemy-love isn’t passive—it’s a practice. A discipline. And maybe, how we hold onto our enemies is shaping us more than we realize.Jesus saw enemies differently. Even on the cross…

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What You Turn To, Tells You What You Trust | 2025.02.16 - Adam Hendrix 31:04

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We all turn to something for comfort, security, and meaning—our careers, money, distractions, even our own sense of control. But are these things really delivering what they promise?The prophet Jeremiah describes two paths: one leads to a dry, withering existence, the other to deep roots and a life that flourishes even in difficulty.What if trustin…

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The Call of Peter | 2025.02.09 - Julie Pederson 32:03

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When God leads us into new areas of kingdom work, it is important to take note of the experiences of stress. God wants us to respond both with trust in the call, but also with patience in the unfolding of it. Taking a step of faith doesn't mean pulling the biggest burden onto your back.By Highway

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Responding to the Call of God | 2025.02.02 - Cris Otonari 34:06

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Consider what it means for God to call and guide you. As in the story of Jeremiah, what steps might help you see the hand of God in your stories and what might that mean for how you live today and the path you take tomorrow?By Highway

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A Kingdom Manifesto | 2025.01.27 - Adam Hendrix 30:44

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We all have moments of selective hearing—whether it’s ignoring what we don’t want to hear or only listening to what fits our agenda. In Luke 4, Jesus gives His first sermon—a mission statement proclaiming good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, and sight for the blind. But His audience wasn’t ready to hear the full message.What about us? …

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Water, Wine, and Wonder | 2025.01.19 - Adam Hendrix 32:51

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The first miracle that Jesus does is the middle of normal human experience. It's at a wedding, and it's only the servers even know what has happened. How does this invite us to approach our day to day lives with a sense of wonder? Can we carry expectation that God is present and working miracles into the day to day material of our lives?…

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Called By Name | 2025.01.12 - Adam Hendrix 37:03

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Who am I? Where do I belong? These aren’t just questions for kids or teenagers—they’re questions we all wrestle with throughout life. On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we explore the truth that God calls us by name: beloved, precious, and His. But this identity isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about transformation and mission. When we know who …

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The Light | 2025.01.05 - Adam Hendrix 32:30

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The light of Christ shines in any and all darkness. As follows of Jesus we have a call to carry the light into any and all of the places God has placed us.By Highway

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Shepherds Respond: God's Goodness in the Ordinary | 2024.12.29 - Julie Pederson 25:50

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As we look at the often simple or ordinary contents of our days, the perspective we have can be transformed by the story of the angel's appearing to lowly shepherd's. In this moment we see heavenly hosting bringing the glory of God into the everyday circumstances of the lowest in society.By Highway

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Herod and a Tale of Two Kingdoms | 2024.12.22 - Adam Hendrix 35:18

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What kingdom are you responding to in your life?In the shadow of Herod’s greatness—a kingdom built on fear, greed, and control—Jesus was born into a kingdom of humility, trust, and surrender. The Christmas story reveals a clash between two kingdoms: one that hoards power and another that gives it away.Today, we still live under the shadow of the ki…

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Anna and The Crossroads of Pain | 2024.12.15 - Adam Hendrix 36:08

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Pain is inevitable, but it offers a choice: to run away or draw closer to God. This Advent, discover how Anna’s story in Luke 2 reveals the power of persistent faith in the face of suffering. Through intimacy with God, even in pain, we can experience His voice and presence. Join us as we explore how our pain can lead us into deeper communion with H…

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Silent Faithfulness: The Quiet Impact of Joseph | 2024.12.08 - Adam Hendrix 31:16

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Silent Faithfulness: The Quiet Impact of Joseph | 2024.12.08 - Adam Hendrix by HighwayBy Highway

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Following the Star: The Magi and the Relentless Pursuit of Truth | 2024.12.01 - Adam Hendrix 31:28

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What does it truly mean to seek Jesus? The story of the Magi isn’t just about a Christmas star—it’s about the relentless pursuit of truth and worship. In this sermon, we explore the courage of these outsiders who sought Jesus across great distances, while others stayed behind. What does it mean to be a seeker today? What might we be missing when we…

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Gratitude | 2024.11.24 - Julie Pederson 29:04

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A heart of gratitude turns us toward God, who is the giver of good gifts. This is seen in an account of ten healed lepers. One — a Samaritan — literally turns towards Jesus as he returns to thank his healer for the gift of being healed. The Samaritan does so with abandon; “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet” (NIV). This account serves as inspiration f…