August 4, 2025

Speaking of Life 4036 | Not So Buried Treasure

What treasures or valuables do you work to keep safe? Jewelry from a grandparent? Your dream car or home? Or the latest smartphone with all the bells and whistles? Whatever it may be, these things can easily become our idols and distract us from what is important. In Colossians, Paul tells us that we never have to fear losing the true treasure—Christ. The treasure of having a relationship with Jesus is beyond any worldly desire.

August 3, 2025

Heavenly Minded

Text: Colossians 3:1-11
Dan Cook
Colossians 3:2 tells us to be heavenly minded, keeping our focus on God and His Kingdom. However, does that perspective make us useless in handling day-to-day earthly affairs? Dan Cook explores this question and shows that our putting God first actually brings heaven to earth.
July 28, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4035 | Debt Forgiveness in Christ

In one way or another, most of us have experienced financial debt. Whether it be borrowing money to buy groceries or getting a loan for your education, debt can haunt us. But there is another type of debt that cannot be paid off by any currency, goods, or services. Sin. But through Christ, our debts are completely wiped clean. Through him, we are forgiven and restored, free from all bondage!

July 27, 2025

With or In? What is our Walk in Christ Supposed to be?

Text: Colossians 2:6-19
Pastor David Houck
Key Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19
July 21, 2025

Speaking of Life 4034 | Mrs. Fidget

Mrs. Fidget from C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, demonstrated a warped expression of love leaving her supposed “loved ones” miserable. Her “love” was more about love for herself. Have you experienced this? Like Martha and Mary’s story, we sometimes miss what’s important because we are focused on the wrong thing. May we focus on the correct thing, setting our eyes on the One who gave us life. Let us learn to love others as Christ has loved them.

July 20, 2025

Hostile Takeover

Text: Colosians 1:15-28
Kairis Chiaji
The Preeminence of Christ: Colosians 1:15-28
July 14, 2025

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ: Colossians

Colossians reminds us that Jesus isn’t just part of the story. He’s the one who holds it all together. His power and love invite us to live free, renewed, and fully alive.

Voiceover by: Lara Olsen – Queensland, Australia

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July 13, 2025

Bad Samaritan

Text: Luke 10:25-37
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
To be a "Good Samaritan" in the eyes of Samaritan culture required hatred of Jews and love for your fellow countrymen. Likewise, to be a "good Jew" in Jewish culture of the first century required you hate your enemies, the Samaritans. However, Jesus in His parable revealed what God wants for all His children ... to love one another, even including our enemies. That would make us "Good Samaritans" in His eyes
July 7, 2025

Speaking of Life 4032 | True Boasting

Dealing with sickness can become expensive very quickly. Even for the characters in the Old Testament, health care was expensive and unpredictable. Listen to Greg as he shares the story of Naaman, a prideful man who becomes sick. Eventually, he realizes that there is only one true Healer who can fully restore him inside and out.

July 6, 2025

Cry Uncle

Text: Mark 1:1-11 and others
Kairis Chiaji
Pastor Kairis does a survey of uncle/nephew/niece relationships in the Bible, showing how good uncles supported and enabled the success of their relatives. We have a relationship with God, our Father, through our "uncle", Jesus Christ. He has promised to never leave or forsake us and we can cry out to our uncle in times of need. Likewise, we need to assist our "cousins" - brothers and sisters in the faith - in their times of need.
June 30, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4031 │Unseen Footprints

Have you ever been so focused on a problem that you lose sight of everything but your desired solution? Heber reminds us that God’s faithfulness to us in the past can fuel our hope for his goodness to us in the present, even if shows up for us in unexpected ways.

June 29, 2025

Asset Mapping

Text: Gen. 1:27
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
Making disciples for Jesus must be a way of life for His followers. It starts with the love God has poured in us both for Him and for those around us. His love motivates us to do good to our neighbors and to share with them the hope we have. It is through us that the world gets to know Him.
June 23, 2025

Speaking of Life 4030 | The Myth of Isolation

We’ve all experienced moments of loneliness, anxiety, or darkness and doubt, believing we are alone in our journey. The prophet Elijah felt the same way and thought he was the only prophet left. Even when we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, God reminds us that he will never leave us.

June 22, 2025

Crashed

Text: I Kings 19:1-18
Dan Cook
June 16, 2025

Trinity Sunday—God Is Father, Son, and Spirit

On Trinity Sunday, we’re reminded that God isn’t distant or complicated. The Father, Son, and Spirit invite us to the same love, unity, and connection with each other and the world.

Voiceover by: Timothy Brassell – Baltimore, Maryland, US

June 15, 2025

Born and Bread

Text: Acts 1:8, John 6:35
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
Many are born and grow up in an area and among people which become home to them, which they miss if they have to move away. Pastor Kairis explains that God has called us to expand our "home" to include all those around us, especially those whom He has called into His family. Services were concluded by prayers over each of the men in the congregation.
June 9, 2025

Pentecost—Holy Spirit, Promise Fulfilled

Pentecost, the day God’s promise was fulfilled. The Holy Spirit came to bring healing, renewal, and the power to share His love with the world.

Voiceover by: Linda Sitterley – River Road, Oregon, US

June 8, 2025

Father, Son and Sport Fishing

Text: John 14:8-17
Pastor David Houck
Pastor David Houck explains how the Spirit of God given to us gives us the mind, life and purpose of God and unites us together as one body. In this way, we reveal God to the world as we live for Him
June 2, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4027 | Living Water

Have you ever felt empty inside? Have you ever felt like life is one problem after another? Even when we feel like we have everything that we need, nothing can satisfy the void that only Jesus can fill. He is the true Living Water that even when we are in our deepest darkest moments in the wilderness, he refreshes our soul and keeps us whole in his loving embrace.

June 1, 2025

Net Worth

Text: Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
Pastor Kairis Chiaji showed how God's love is showered on all of us, even when we don't deserve it. Our love and care for those around us should mirror God's love. In this way, we reveal by our actions who God really is.
May 26, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4026 | Don’t Settle for Less

Have you ever settled for less in your relationships? Healthy relationships are not easy to maintain and require intentional hard work. David reminds us in the Psalms that our loving Father is inviting us into a relationship with him. Even when we’re tired and ready to give up, he continues to pursue us with love and compassion.

May 25, 2025

Fruit of the Womb

Text: Gal. 5:22-23
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
As we grow in the likeness of Christ, our Savior protects us as a mother hen, keeping us safe from evil as we bear fruit to honor His name. We should not hurry the process of transformation. He is the One molding us and making us into His masterpiece. Put Him first in our lives and He will accomplish what He set out to do with us.
May 19, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4025 | No One Special, Just Chosen

Differences often become excuses for us to exclude and separate. We even do this unconsciously, based on someone’s appearance, language, or outfit. This Easter season, let us be reminded that Jesus invites us into his kingdom, no matter our differences. He came to restore all of humanity with his love and peace!

May 18, 2025

Conformation

Text: Romans 12:2
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
Pastor Kairis Chiaji explains what "conformation" looks like for believers
May 12, 2025

Speaking Of Life 4024 | Not Wanting the Shepherd

Correctly interpreting scripture can be challenging. Yet, like a shepherd, Jesus’ voice guides us when we read the word of God. Even when the world says differently, may we find peace knowing that he is the Good Shepherd who will bring us into the light.

May 11, 2025

I Belong To You

Text: Revelation 5 - 8
Pastor David Houck
Pastor David Houck covers the opening of the seven seals in the book of Revelation. The scene in heaven was temporarily one of sorrow for the Apostle John when no one was found worthy to open the scroll in the hand of God. However, the Lamb Who was slain and is now alive was able to reveal the hidden message in it to us. We belong to Him and He will guide us through all the events leading to His Kingdom. We are safe in His hands.
May 4, 2025

Your Turn

Text: Romans 12:1
Pastor Kairis Chiaji
Rom. 12:1 says that in light of the mercy shown to us by God, we too should become living sacrifices for Him. Pastor Kairis Chiaji emphasizes that we are LIVING sacrifices ... moment by moment demonstrating God's love to those around us. We no longer live for ourselves, but dedicate our lives to loving others, even those we may not be comfortable with.