A Surprising and Scandalous Grace - Genesis 25:19-34

Pastor Matt returns to Genesis for round 3 of the Genesis narratives, beginning the narrative of God's relentless grace in the life of Jacob.

"Grace to the Humble" - 1 Peter 5

Pastor Matt concludes the 1 Peter sermon series by considering how the Gospel of Jesus Christ humbles us and lifts us up.

"The Normal Christian Life" - 1 Peter 4

Pastor Matt continues the sermon series of what it means to have a Living Hope in a land of exile from the letter of 1 Peter. We consider what it means that the normal Christian life includes suffering, and therefore also requires God's varied grace.

"Jesus Looks At Us With Love" (Sermon for Kids) - Luke 22:33-34, 54-62

Pastor Matt preaches to kids (and invites adults to listen in) on the incredible truth that even when we mess up, Jesus looks at us with love. This good news builds a faith that allows us to run to Jesus again and again when we mess up.

"The Good Life" - 1 Peter 3:8-22

Pastor Matt continues the 1 Peter sermon series on having a living hope in a land of exile, preaching on the Christian vision of the good life, in which it is not possible to avoid suffering, but through the suffering of Christ, suffering for doing good can actually be understood as a blessing.

"The God Who Serves" - John 13:1-20

Rev. Solomon Kim (RUF Pastor at MIT) guest preaches on the humility of Christ in becoming poor, a slave, willing to wash his disciples feet, and die on a cross.

"Living as Servants of God" - 1 Peter 2:13-3:7

Pastor Matt continues the sermon series in 1 Peter, considering how those set free be Christ should live in freedom, and the surprising answer is to live as submissive servants of God.

"A Living Temple" - 1 Peter 2:4-12

Pastor Matt resumes the 1 Peter series, looking at how the Church (God's people who share a common foundation, identity, and mission) is not incidental, but central, to his plans for his world.

"The Battle is the Lord's" - 1 Samuel 17

Pastor Matt preaches on one of the stories from Kids Summer Adventure, the story of David and Goliath, and shows us how the true hero defeats the giant enemies that tyrannize our lives with what the world perceives as weakness.

"The Gospel as a Way of Life" - 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Pastor Matt continues the summer series in 1 Peter by considering how the Gospel not only saves, but gives Christian growth, and empowers Christian love.