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The Parables | The Rich Man, Lazarus, and the Power of Hades [Kevin Neuner] 40:00

28d ago40:00

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The depiction of the "after life" in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus has had an outsized influence in the consciousness of Christians for millennia. Visceral images of a chasm, flames, and the description of agony have so captivated the imagination that principal to many Christian theologies is the avoidance of such a place. But is hell the…

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The Parables | Unforgiving Servant [Omair Akhtar] 41:00

7d ago41:00

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We all know the joy of being forgiven when we’ve wronged someone. We’re also aware of our hypocrisy when we’re stingy with offering that same forgiveness to others. Or are we even aware of it? The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant reveals the ways our senses of superiority blind us from being able to see the ways our lack of forgiveness brings dea…

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The Parables | Scandalous Mercy [Danielle Parish] 49:27

14d ago49:27

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Jesus' parable of the landowner in Matthew 20 paints pictures of what God is like, what God's kingdom is like, and how we should treat one another when living in the Kingdom.Av Danielle Parish

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The Parables | Let's Throw A Party (Spark's 12th Anniversary) [Danielle Parish] 42:45

21d ago42:45

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[We apologize for the low-quality recording this week due to technical difficulties.] We are so amazed, humbled and thrilled at all God has done these past twelve years at Spark. Jesus' Parable of the Lost Things from Luke 15 illustrates for us what kind of party we are throwing!Av Danielle Parish

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The Parables | Seeds, Pearls, and Treasures [Danielle Parish] 37:27

1M ago37:27

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Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like a seed, like yeast, a pearl ... a treasure. It is productive, it is rare, it is valuable. It must be pursued, found, and nurtured.Av Danielle Parish

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The Parables | The Parable of the Sower (Or, "The Parable of Parables") [Kevin Neuner] 43:52

1M ago43:52

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Parables are told so our ears and hearts are exposed to the teachings. The teachings are given so we understand deeper realities. And understanding deeper realities opens us to the possibility of life, and, in the words of Jesus, "life abundant!" But all of that depends upon the soil in which the teachings are planted.…

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The Parables | The Other Is My Brother [Danielle Parish] 45:47

2M ago45:47

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Jesus' parables paint pictures of what the world is, what it should be and how we are to live in it. When the world tries to divide us, the way of Jesus is clear, we are to love ALL of our neighbors. Jesus' teaching on the Good Samaritan is one of the most brilliant of Jesus' parables and goes well beyond just helping someone along the road.…

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The Parables | Ears To Hear [Danielle Parish] 35:31

2M ago35:31

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We launch our new series, discovering anew Jesus' parables and how they speak to us today.Av Danielle Parish

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Jesus is Lord [Danielle Parish] 40:30

2M ago40:30

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We've been asking the question, "Who do the Gospel writers say Jesus is?" From Son of Adam, to Son of David, to a prophet like Moses and Elijah, to Friend & Savior, we've explored these themes in depth. We conclude our series and look closely at the Gospel's declaration that Jesus is LORD.Av Danielle Parish

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The Spirit of Justice w/Dr. Jemar Tisby 43:00

2M ago43:00

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Watch Dr. Tisby's talk here: https://youtu.be/5wxU540vSvA Watch Dr. Tisby's Q&R Conversational Interview here: https://youtu.be/1PHhY89HMIM The Spirit of Justice uncovers the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Brave individuals throughout American history stood against racial injustice, and major movements were…

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The Spirit of Justice w/Dr. Jemar Tisby | Q&R Conversational Interview 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Watch Dr. Tisby's talk here: https://youtu.be/5wxU540vSvA Watch Dr. Tisby's Q&R Conversational Interview here: https://youtu.be/1PHhY89HMIM The Spirit of Justice uncovers the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Brave individuals throughout American history stood against racial injustice, and major movements were…

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Lamb Of God [Omair Akhtar] 43:30

3M ago43:30

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When John the Baptist announces the launch of his cousin Jesus’ ministry, he introduces Jesus as, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!” How does that work? In what way does Jesus being ‘God’s lamb’ translate into forgiveness of our sins? From the beginning, the Church has embraced the joys and pains that come from grappling with t…

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Who Do You Say I Am? | HDJT—How Did Jesus Teach? [Mark Arevalo] 34:18

3M ago34:18

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Often we consider what Jesus taught without considering who he was teaching and why he taught that way. This Sunday Pastor Mark will help us delve into the brilliance of HOW Jesus taught, which may speak to how we are to interact with those around us.Av Mark Arevalo

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Teller Of Hard Truths [Marcus Randolph] 41:52

3M ago41:52

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Prophetic speaking is frequently a telling of hard truths.

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Who Do You Say I Am? | King [Kevin Neuner] 35:08

3M ago35:08

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Rulers, thrones, and authorities. These are the governance structures that have guided humanity for thousands of years. To be "king," to this day means to be "in charge" to "reign" and to exude power. As with other titles, the gospel writers indicate that Jesus is coronated as king. However, yet again Jesus upends the definition of that term and pr…

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Friend [Danielle Parish] 28:15

3M ago28:15

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Abraham is called a friend of God. Jesus calls us friends. He even calls his enemies friends. So, what does being a "friend" of God mean, that Jesus is our "friend?"Av Danielle Parish

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Healer [Tom Arrington] 28:37

4M ago28:37

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In the earliest years of our lives, we learn that part of being human means possessing deep longings. One of the deepest longings anyone can ever know is this longing for healing. The story of Jesus healing a bleeding woman is a story of healing and a restoring of her dignity as a daughter of Israel.…

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Who Do You Say I Am? | A Prophet Like Elijah [Danielle Parish] 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Throughout the Gospels, the prophet Elijah is a constant in the background. Who was this prophet? Why did he hold such a prominent place in the memory and culture in first-century Israel? And why did people compare Jesus to him?Av Danielle Parish

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Logos—Word, Wisdom, and the Marriage of Sense and Soul [Kevin Neuner] 31:41

4M ago31:41

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The depth of meaning behind the term "logos" used to describe Jesus is vast. Philosophers used this term to describe a host of ideas from "order" to "divine force." The Hebrews had a similar concept in their literature to describe "wisdom" and the creative activity of their God. In Jesus, these two ideas come together and uplifts both our senses an…

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Moses And the Paradox of Piety [Kevin Neuner] 41:33

5M ago41:33

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The gospel writers draw direct parallels between Jesus and Moses. These allusions lead us to consider the character, life, and legacy of Moses as part of what we are to think of and believe about Jesus. So, when we think of Moses, what do we think of? What is the storyline do we tell? Ancient sources give us clues as to the meaning and lessons the …

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Beloved [Danielle Parish] 39:47

5M ago39:47

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At the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River the heavens open up and we hear declared, "This is my Son, whom I love, with whom I am well pleased."Av Danielle Parish

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Son Of David [Danielle Parish] 40:39

5M ago40:39

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Son of Adam [Danielle Parish] 45:21

5M ago45:21

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Each Gospel writer takes great strides to share who Jesus is. Luke traces Jesus' roots back to Adam, the son of God.Av Danielle Parish

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Pentecost | To All Nations, Beginning From Jerusalem [Omair Akhtar] 49:08

6M ago49:08

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First, sparkers participate in a powerful demonstration of how the Spirit spoke to and through the first disciples, and disciples from all over the world ever since. Second, about fifty days after the first disciples witnessed the empty tomb, they gathered together for the Jewish Feast of Weeks. The Spirit of God empowered the disciples to share th…

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That Is Not A Thing [Danielle Parish] 51:39

6M ago51:39

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The New Testament tells of a world constantly in the shadow of Rome. The life and teachings of Jesus and the early church were a rigid dichotomy to a world defined by allegiance to the emperor, the empire, the power and supremacy of Rome. There are those today attempting to hijack Christianity as a prop in their pursuit of nationalism, supremacy an…

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Romans | The Letter, The Road, and The Question of God in the XXIst Century [Kevin Neuner] 45:13

6M ago45:13

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Reading ancient texts to inform our present spirituality is a somewhat strange activity, at least according to modern sensibilities. As with many of our practices, there are excellent reasons to do this, but there are also many bad examples of misuse. How do we flourish in this tradition in powerful and transformative ways without misuse, misapplic…

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Romans | What We Owe Each Other [Omair Akhtar] 43:31

6M ago43:31

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Paul concludes his letter with a bold appeal to his Jewish and Gentile readers that belonging to Jesus means belonging to each other, which means sacrificing ourselves for the good of the other, with our money, time, and effort.Av Omair Akhtar

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Romans | The Gospel of Peace Meets Pax Romana [Tom Arrington] 35:01

7M ago35:01

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The Roman Empire believed it was living in a time of peace, something they called Pax Romana. But Paul and the followers of Jesus knew differently. They knew the Roman sword was not idle. And yet, Paul encouraged the Jews and the Gentiles to be a people of love and demonstrate to Rome a peace that passes all understanding.…

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Romans | Love Your Enemies [Danielle Parish] 44:35

7M ago44:35

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In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul instructs the community of believers on how to offer up themselves as living sacrifices, and these instructions are not for the faint of heart. Loving our enemies is a very difficult command, to say the least.Av Danielle Parish

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Romans | Get Back Up On That Altar [Danielle Parish] 45:31

7M ago45:31

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Paul's beautiful exhortation in Romans 12 is to offer ourselves up as living sacrifices, set apart for God's perfect will.Av Danielle Parish

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Easter | Jesus Is Risen [Danielle Parish] 30:24

7M ago30:24

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He is risen! He is risen indeed!Av Danielle Parish

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Palm Sunday | Lamb Selection Day [Tom Arrington] 33:42

7M ago33:42

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Palm Sunday is also Lamb Selection Day. Matthew 21 is full of symbolism and the crowds are missing it and we are missing it too. Jesus is the Lamb, the once and for all lamb, the rejected and lovesick lamb who comes to wash away, not just some people's sin, not just some people's wrongdoing, but is here for all of us.…

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Romans | God's Covenantal Faithfulness [Danielle Parish] 44:57

8M ago44:57

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Romans | Creation Set Free [Omair Akhtar] 44:03

8M ago44:03

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Romans 8 brings the stakes of Jewish and Gentile harmony to a head. Paul reveals that the destiny of humanity and its habitat have always been intertwined. God has made a covenant with us that includes promises to the earth, and God’s Spirit has enlisted us as one united humanity to fulfill those promises. God will be faithful to the covenant. Will…

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State of Spark 39:25

8M ago39:25

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Our annual "State of Spark" update for our congregation including program, vision, and financial updates.Av Danielle Parish & Debby Chang

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Romans | Heaven Forbid, The Algorithm That Is [Kevin Neuner] 38:54

8M ago38:54

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Twice in chapter six Paul exhorts the Romans to no longer continue sinning. He even uses an exasperated expression, "Heaven Forbid!" In addition to the spiritual teaching that we should do the right thing, there appears to be another layer, a deeper undercurrent in the teaching. Some appear to be arguing for a kind of "theological calculus." If sin…

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Romans | Adam v Christ [Omair Akhtar] 36:14

8M ago36:14

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Paul paints a sharp contrast between two paradigmatic humans: Adam - with whom the story of humanity begins, and Jesus - with whom it ends. To be human, whether Jew or Gentile, is to share in Adam’s fate, consequences, and actions. And now, to be in Jesus is to share in his.Av Omair Akhtar

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Romans | All Children Of Abraham [Kevin Neuner] 23:57

9M ago23:57

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Religious identity markers (a.k.a. "tribal" identifiers) are not what is credited as righteousness. What matters is faithfulness to core behavioral values. Abraham is the primal example of this principle, why he is the father of our faith.Av Kevin Neuner

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Romans | Jesus, Our Covering [Danielle Parish] 43:02

9M ago43:02

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In Romans 1 and 2, Paul illustrates in great detail that the entire world is woefully short of God's design. All of us are in desperate need of rescue. So, Paul launches into the Good News. God has a covenantal answer to this problem. Jesus.Av Danielle Parish

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Romans | It Is Written On Our Hearts [Danielle Parish] 41:33

9M ago41:33

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Paul exhorts the Gentile and Jewish believers in Rome as to how they should live, arguing that even the Gentiles who lack the Torah, have God's law written on their hearts. What does it mean to follow God and does it matter how we live?Av Danielle Parish

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Romans | In Conclusion... [Kevin Neuner] 42:11

10M ago42:11

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In this second and "final" teaching of the Letter to the Romans we explore what Paul was arguing throughout the beginning and middle by understanding the end game. As we progress through the series we hope that some of the key verses, themes, and even "hard" passages become better understood in light of the "end," the grand vision of "peace."…

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Romans | Not Ashamed [Danielle Parish] 43:31

10M ago43:31

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This letter, the most quoted of Paul's letters within evangelicalism, is much more beautiful than a simple four step road to heaven. Over the coming weeks, we'll explore the cultural context of Paul's letter, the beautiful complexity of this Christian faith, and the joyful invitation to follow Jesus and his Way in this world today.…

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All Things New [Danielle Parish] 35:15

10M ago35:15

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We celebrate all God has done for us and look with hope towards the new year to come!Av Danielle Parish

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Advent | 4th Sunday, Peace in Christ [Mark Arevalo] 37:43

10M ago37:43

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Some of us might have no experience or negative experiences with liturgical worship. At their best, however, liturgies require the whole congregation to participate in the prayers, in the rites, and in the music. Liturgy in Greek means “work of the people”, so this Sunday evening Sparkers participate in singing, call-and-response, communal prayers,…

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Advent | 3rd Sunday, Love [Danielle Parish] 27:08

11M ago27:08

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Advent | 2nd Sunday [Danielle Parish] 36:05

11M ago36:05

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Colossians | The Mystery of Christ [Omair Akhtar] 39:12

11M ago39:12

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Colossians has no shortage of mysteries that we’ve covered over the last few weeks (God in Christ in you, being thankful amidst suffering). But when Paul talks about “the mystery of Christ”, he has a specific truth in mind—a truth that’s easier said than done.Av Omair Akhtar

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Colossians | God Is Good! We Are So Lucky [Tom Arrington] 28:04

11M ago28:04

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Thanksgiving was a wonderful day being with friends and family and sharing a meal as we reflected on the blessings we have received. And for many, having the 49ers play on Thanksgiving day was a blessing too. The bible has a lot to say about being grateful and thankful, with a focus on being thankful for a good and gracious God. We are so lucky!…

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Colossians | Clothe Yourself [Kevin Neuner] 37:31

12M ago37:31

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If a principle teaching of Colossians is that our identity is “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” the goal of that teaching is “maturity.” That aim requires not only a transformation of understanding but a transformation of actual behavior. The brilliant analogy that Paul uses is clothing because what we wear on the outside is profoundly connected …

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Colossians | Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory [Kevin Neuner] 44:09

12M ago44:09

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In introducing the Letter to the Colossians, we will draw our attention to a theme of Paul's letters—and of the Biblical narrative—that begins, not with behavioral modification, but a completely radical and transformative view of the new humanity that emerges in Christ.Av Kevin Neuner

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