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- 6 days ago23 min
Hope in Lament - Ben Hsu-Chan
What do you do when God feels far away? Psalm 13 is a song for those moments. In this message, we explore how naming our pain and shifting our perspective can help us move from lament to praise.Key topics covered:• The relationship between lament and praise: Why the "Book of Praises" is full of sorrow and how lament provides a place to stand while we grieve.• Challenging our categories: Understanding how we use bias to simplify the world and how to move past the "outgroup homogeneity effect" to see our neighbors more clearly.• Learning from diverse worldviews: Contrasting different cultural perspectives on suffering—moving from asking God to take suffering away to asking for the strength to endure it well.• Practicing the Examen: A practical 10-minute rhythm to notice God’s presence in both desolation and consolation, helping us become agents of God’s love in the world.Whether you are in a season of struggle or looking to deepen your trust in God, join us as we learn to bring our honest pain before a faithful God who is always at work. ★ Support this podcast ★
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Cultivating Wisdom - Bobbi Salkeld
What do you do when the world feels unfair and you find yourself “fret-burning” with anger? In this message, we explore the wisdom of Psalm 37—not as a transactional set of rules, but as a roadmap for finding composure, delight, and hope in the midst of life's messiness.While many read the Psalms looking for guarantees, they are actually poetic invitations to engage with the world honestly. When we choose to notice the goodness around us—even in the face of injustice—we can metabolize our anxiety and find a way back to the source of our strength.In this sermon, we discuss:• The Difference Between Fret and Delight: How to stop "setting yourself on fire" with anger and practice intentional delight.• Moving Beyond Transactional Spirituality: Why the Psalms don't offer a simple "if/then" contract with God, but a way to walk through life's highs and lows.• The Power of First-Person Awe: How sharing our experiences of wonder helps us face threats and find meaning in hard seasons.• Guarding the Good: Wisdom isn't just about what we know; it’s about how we act on the goodness we see in the world.Whether you are navigating burnout, doubt, or the search for deeper meaning, these verses offer a way to stay anchored in the truth that God is our ultimate stronghold. ★ Support this podcast ★
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Be Still and Know: Finding God in the Chaos
What does it mean to trust God when there are still very real reasons to be afraid?Psalm 46 doesn’t promise a life without chaos. Instead, it points to the presence of God—our refuge and strength—within our complicated histories, uncertain futures, and present moments.In this message, Alexandra explores how remembering, hope, creativity, mindfulness, and nonviolence can make us more aware of the God who is as close as our breath.“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” — Psalm 46:11#Psalm46 #BeStill #ChristianSermon #Faith #GodsPresence ★ Support this podcast ★
- Jun 29, 202630 min
The Idols We Don't Recognize - Jeremy Duncan
What if the greatest idols in our lives aren't statues—but fear, security, money, and the stories we tell to protect them?In Acts 19, Paul arrives in Ephesus and unintentionally sparks a city-wide riot. On the surface, it's a conflict over religion. But beneath the shouting lies something far more familiar: economic anxiety, fear of outsiders, and the temptation to use spiritual language to defend our own interests.As we conclude our series in Acts, we explore how the earliest followers of Jesus weren't called to conquer culture, but to become a different kind of people—people whose security wasn't rooted in wealth, power, or identity, but in the story of Christ.In this message:• Why the riot in Ephesus wasn't really about religion• How fear becomes disguised as faith• The idols that shape our decisions today• What Acts teaches us about following Jesus in a polarized world• Why the Church is called to embody a different storyScripture: Acts 19:23–41If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who might need it.#Acts #BookOfActs #ChristianSermon #Faith #Idolatry #Church #Jesus #BibleTeaching ★ Support this podcast ★
- Jun 23, 202631 min
Far Off Places - Scott Wall
In this episode of our spring series, The Way Forward, we walk through Acts 17:16-34 to explore Paul’s encounter in Athens. As Paul engages with Epicurean and Stoic philosophers at the Areopagus, he provides a model for how we can navigate unfamiliar cultures and carry on thoughtful, faith-filled conversations in our own time.How do we move forward when our efforts seem to go unnoticed, or when we feel like we are investing in places where there is little immediate "fruit"?In this talk, we reflect on:The challenge of exceptionalism: How the gospel invites us to dismantle the walls we build between ourselves and others.The "Unknown God": Paul’s sermon on the universal intent of God’s care and renewal.Overcoming discouragement: Why your life’s service, creativity, and love are never just "throw-away lines," even when the results are hidden from view.Join us as we explore what it means to faithfully pursue the "way forward" in the far-off places of our lives.Scripture Reference: Acts 17:16-34 ★ Support this podcast ★
- Jun 14, 202627 min
What to Keep, What to Leave - Bobbi Salkeld
In this message, we explore the story of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, examining how early believers navigated deep conflict and cultural shifts within the church.1Key topics include:The Nature of Conflict: Why "certain people problems" are a normal, albeit challenging, part of community growth.Navigating Change: Understanding what to keep from the past and what to leave behind as the mission evolves.The Power of Conversation: How the Jerusalem Council demonstrates that holy, transformative dialogue is central to the life of the church.Grace and Inclusion: A look at the paradigm shift that expanded the circle of belonging, prioritizing grace over legalism.Bobbi also shares updates on the upcoming Marda Loop Commons launch and current community life at Commons Church. For more details on upcoming events and team-building opportunities, visit commons.church. ★ Support this podcast ★
- Jun 8, 202631 min
Church That Refuses to Stand Still - Jeremy Duncan
In Acts 13, the spotlight shifts from Jerusalem to Antioch—a diverse, unexpected community where the Holy Spirit is doing something entirely new. From former outsiders and unlikely leaders to the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas, this chapter reveals a church that chooses mission over comfort, creativity over control, and expansion over preservation.In this message, we explore how God's grace continually pushes the church beyond its assumptions, why the most transformative movements often emerge from the margins, and what it means to trust the Spirit enough to send our best into the unknown.Whether you're navigating change, wrestling with tradition, or discerning what's next, Acts 13 reminds us that the future of God's kingdom has always belonged to communities willing to follow where the Spirit leads. ★ Support this podcast ★
- Jun 1, 202631 min
A Surprising Way Forward - Scott Wall
How does faith change us over time?In Acts 10, Peter encounters a vision that challenges everything he thought he knew about who belongs, who is welcome, and how God works in the world. As he meets Cornelius—a Roman centurion and outsider to Israel's covenant story—the early church discovers that the Spirit of God is already moving beyond the boundaries they assumed were fixed.This message explores slippery slopes, spiritual growth, unexpected relationships, and the surprising truth that transformation is normal in the Christian life. What if the Spirit is at work in places, people, and experiences you never expected?📖 Scripture: Acts 10:1–45In this teaching, we explore:Why Peter's vision was so shockingHow spiritual growth often happens graduallyThe role relationships play in transforming our theologyWhat it means that Jesus is "Lord of all"How the Spirit continually pushes beyond our assumptionsCommons Church exists to create space for spirituality, curiosity, and community. We'd love to connect with you.🔗 Learn more: https://commons.church📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada#Acts10 #CommonsChurch #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #BibleTeaching #PeterAndCornelius #HolySpirit #Theology #Church #Sermon ★ Support this podcast ★
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