St John’s Diamond Creek Talks
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
A Change of Culture || The Church on Mission || Acts 21:17-36
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Mission is not just going overseas to share Jesus with different cultures but it can start right where you're at. Even by sharing your faith at work, school, or home you are participating in God's mission.
Today marks Andi's first talk and the return of the Church on Mission series. In this series, we continue following Paul as he spreads the news of Jesus in the book of Acts. Along the way, he returns to Jerusalem where he is met with both hospitality and opposition...
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
In the Midst of Conflict || Trust God || Luke 12:49-59
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Fully trusting God can be difficult, especially in the face of conflict. But as the Bible teaches us, conflict is inevitable, and as Christians, our job is to handle adversity with the grace and love of Jesus himself.
This week, Julie shares with us a story where Jesus predicts his return to Earth to deliver ultimate judgement. This may be confronting to hear, but the good news is: because of the cross, we have nothing to fear.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
And Serve Him || Trust God || Luke 12:35-48
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Fully trusting God can be difficult, and serving him with everything can be even harder. But just as we call Jesus our Lord, we are called to serve him as our Lord.
This week, Tim is back to share with us a story from the book of Luke: a parable of servants being prepared to serve their master when he someday returns from the wedding feast.
Monday Aug 05, 2019
And Don't Worry || Trust God || Luke 12:22-34
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Fully trusting God can be difficult, especially when we are so focused on our own worries. And while worry or stress is not inherently evil, it is certainly useless or unhelpful.
This week, Kirk brings us a message from Luke that tells us not to stress because God will provide, just as he does for the birds in the sky and the grass on the ground. Only he cares for us a whole lot more.