Submerge Sermons

Jesus is up to something in our lives--He wants to produce a whole lot of fruit in us & through us--fruit that will last. And all we have to do is stay connected to Him. In this message we learned what it looks like to "remain" with Jesus in our daily lives, and what this fruit is all about...

As we all continue to search for "the good life" through all sorts of open doors & paths, Jesus tells us He is "the gate"--the open door to salvation, to freedom, and to the full, abundant life. On Sunday, we learned from the beautiful (and fun) story of Zacchaeus, to see how Jesus can be "the gate" in our daily lives, how to "walk through it", and how we are meant to be a gate (instead of a locked door or fence) to others finding God.

When the world, or our lives, feel dark, finally finding light can give us hope, guidance, and freedom. On Sunday we learned how to experience Jesus as "light of the world" in our daily lives--and how to let His light reflect off of us to a world that needs it.

What we're feeding on in our lives, is shaping who we're becoming. And when we rely on Jesus to sustain us, we find our "hunger" satisfied, and end up being shaped into the best versions of ourselves, the ones that look most like Him! Learn with us why Jesus being "the Bread of Life" is meant to shape our faith, shape our church, and help us feed others...

It can be so hard to find any sense of happiness when so much is going on in our world & our lives. But God offers the path toward deep joy, if we will choose to follow it...(Guest speaker: Pastor Terry Miller)

It turns out we can't possibly experience a deeper life & faith if we’re always burned out--we must learn to practice God's rhythms of rest. Learn with us why Sabbath is all about freedom, rebellion, and reminding us who we are--and practical ways to live the healthier life rhythms God calls us to!

One of the biggest keys to living a deeper faith & life is learning how the practice of self-reflection with God--it helps us discover how God is at work in our daily lives & what He's trying to do with us. Learn with us some practical ways to do this, including using the beautiful & powerful Prayer of Examen from St. Ignatius...

Jesus was right--the key to finding the deeper life we're seeking (full of meaning, purpose, joy) centers on loving others...and show them God's love & changes the world in the process! Learn with us from Jesus' timeless story about the Samaritan who helped unexpectedly...

One of the key ways we can submerge into a deeper faith & life is by discovering how God wired us up, and why, so we can live out our callings in life, find our purpose, and help spread God's love & message! Learn with us how to discover your spiritual gifts & strengths, and some ways to practice them...

Did you know God designed us to live in community, and we can experience a deeper faith & life as we learn to deepen our relationships? On Sunday we learned practical ways to live out Jesus' "new kind" of love with each other, and why that's so important for us, for others, and for unbelievers to get a glimpse of Jesus' love.