This week we wrap up the 10 Commandments by examining what it means to not covet and how Jesus said we can learn to obey this.Oleh Kevin Wilson

The 9th Commandment tells us to not lie to each other. But perhaps there is more to lying than just making a non-factual statement? Perhaps we can lie with out mouth AND lie with our lives? This week we examine ways in which we may be lying...Oleh Kevin Wilson

The Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations between churches in the Eastern and Western traditions. We learn more about our new General Secretary through a conversation between him and the newly appointed chair. Produced and pres…

"Don't Steal!" Those simple word sin the 8th Commandment speak to a much bigger societal issue than simply taking something that doesn't belong to me. Listen in as Pastor Kevin expounds on the typical definition of stealing and what that means for us today.Oleh Kevin Wilson

The 7th Commandment is a prohibition against committing adultery. As we have seen so far - this speaks to a much deeper truth than simply cheating on your spouse. God is one (echad) and so we are commandment to reflect Him by living in oneness as well.Oleh Kevin Wilson

Anchor of Hope is a ministry which offers crisis pregnancy care to women/men as an alternative to abortion. Director Lisa Maloney shares updates about this vital ministry and how Christians can get involved in support!Oleh Lisa Maloney

Commandment #6 says "Don't Murder". But (as always) this goes well beyond simply the act itself and into issues of the heart. In this we all stand guilty! Learn how this connects and what we can do about it to avoid breaking this commandment.Oleh Kevin Wilson

In the 5th Commandment God tells His people to honor their parents. We take a deeper look into what this means and discover that it goes much deeper than simply kids respecting their mom and dad.Oleh Kevin Wilson

From the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 to the circumcising of the Israelites under Joshua to the baptizing of Christians under the New Covenant, there is a connection. This week we explore that link and shed light on what water baptism is really meant to convey.Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Egypt the Israelites only knew their identity through what they produced (bricks). In order to break that slave-mentality God tells them to "Remember the Sabbath". Is your life defined by what you produce?Oleh Kevin Wilson

In the 3rd Commandment God tells the Israelites to not take His name in vain. This week we explore what that actually means and how it applies to our lives today.Oleh Kevin Wilson

The 2nd Commandment (like the previous) outlines stipulations for the covenant between God and the Hebrews. Don't limit who God is by creating an image/idol of Him to worship. He is bigger than your understanding of Him! This applies to us today as well. In what ways do we make God bigger/smaller than He really is?…

The lead up to the giving of the Ten Commandments in chapter 20 shadows a traditional Jewish Wedding. In the form of a Ketubah - the first commandment has God telling the Israelites that they must choose Him over everything else in order for this covenant to work. Do you love others more than God?Oleh Kevin Wilson

For many - the 10 Commandments are a set of restrictive rules given by an angry God to control His people with. Yet, in Exodus 20:1-2 we see that they begin with a message of grace: God saves. How should this impact how we view Him in our own daily lives?Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 23-34 God wraps up the Book of the Covenant instructions before having Moses lead the Hebrews into ratifying the agreement. Listen in as Pastor Kevin explains the concept of Substitutionary Atonement and why so much blood...Oleh Kevin Wilson

We continue our series through Exodus by looking at more of the laws that make up the Book of the Covenant. How do these ancient laws apply to us today?Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 21 God begins to give Moses the contents of the Book of the Covenant. These laws may seem arbitrary (and even archaic) to our modern eyes but they actually tell us a lot about God's character and who He is.Oleh Kevin Wilson

The 10 Commandments mark the first part of the Book of the Covenant - which God gave to Moses on Mt Sinai. This week we discuss the 8 Biblical covenants and what they mean.Oleh Kevin Wilson

We take a break int he middle of our Exodus series to recap what we have seen so far. Listen in as Pastor Amy reminds us about the vital connection between the experiences of the Israelites in Exodus and our own spiritual transformation into followers of Jesus.Oleh Amy Wilson

In Exodus 19 the Israelites finally reach the foot of Mt Sinai where God calls Moses up to the top and begins to provide further instructions for the people. This sets the table for the giving of the Book of the Covenant...Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 17 the Israelites experience confrontation from INSIDE the group and from OUTSIDE from the Amalekites. Here we see that the physical battles are won in through spiritual warfare. In chapter 18 Moses is visited by Jethro who educates him on how to delegate authority. Both chapters hold significant lessons for our own lives today.…

In Exodus 16 the Israelites get hungry in the desert. Despite their complaining - God graciously provides manna & quail for them to eat. This manna serves as a metaphor for the Word of God in our own lives. Listen in as Pastor Kevin reveals that Truth.Oleh Kevin Wilson

In this episode, we'll take a closer look at safeguarding within a religious context, visit an Anglican-Lutheran collaboration in Estonia, and talk with the newly elected Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain, Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman. Produced and presented by Dr Anna Krauß, Rev Dr Wendy Sherer, and Rev Meelis Süld.…

In Exodus chapter 15 we see the reaction of the Israelites to God delivering them through the Red Sea is to worship. In this we find a blueprint for our own lives of worship...Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 13-14 we see God give Moses the final set of instructions for the Hebrews before they officially exit Egypt. We trace their journey south in the Red Sea - where God performs another miracle in the infamous crossing. What does this mean for us today? Will you follow His direction even if it seems foolish?…

Easter is not just a celebration of the empty tomb - it stretches further back to the first Passover in Exodus 12. Join in as Pastor Kevin traces the instructions God gave the Hebrews about the Passover meal and cross references them with our lives today as Christians.Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 12 God lays out the rules for a new annual holiday for the hebrews called the Feast of Unleavened Bread. This week long festival begins with a celebration of the Passover - which commemorates this final Exodus event. Join in as we examine what the Passover means for you and I today...Oleh Kevin Wilson

As we continue our journey through the book of Exodus we see the 8th and 9th plagues come upon Pharaoh and Egypt. Locusts and Darkness plunge upon the land - yet still Pharaoh refuses to obey the Lord and release the Hebrews. As usual, we discuss the implications for our own lives today...Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus chapter 9 we see God unleash 3 more plagues upon Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt. Each plague is meant to target these false gods and expose them for what they really are. Yet (as before) Pharaoh continues to harden his heart and refuse to obey the Lord. May we not be like Pharaoh...Oleh Kevin Wilson

This week we pause to take a look at who we are (both corporately as a church and individually as Christians). Tom Golden reminds us of who the Bible says we are and who we are not...Oleh Tom Golden

In Exodus chapter 8 we see the next 3 plagues inflicted upon Egypt. Frogs - Gnats - Flies all descend upon the land as God continues His assault against the Egyptian false gods. BUT - there are no flies in Goshen. God will make a distinction for His obedient people today as well!Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus chapter 7 we see the beginning of the infamous 10 plagues. Plague #1 is turning the water of the Nile into blood - a direct assault against the Egyptian gods who control that mighty river. Yet, despite the evidence, Pharaoh refuses to believe. Many in our culture are the exact same way...Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 4-6 Moses returns to Egypt and (with Aaron) confronts Pharaoh with the instructions from the Lord. Predictably, Pharaoh doesn't take it well, but instead increases the burden on the Hebrew people. This week we discuss the spiritual implication of this for all of us as well.Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus 3-4 we see Moses called by God (out of a burning bush) to become a Deliverer and lead His people out of Egypt. However - Moses can only respond with excuses on why he cannot do it. In the same way - God has called each of us into a new life of purpose. Will you and I respond with excuses?Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Exodus chapter 2 we are introduced to Moses. This chapter covers the first 80 years of his life - from his miraculous upbringing in Egypt to his time with Jethro in Midian. Moses wasn't perfect - yet it is amazing to watch how God preserves him and prepares him for the task ahead. God wants to do the same with you...…

This week we launch into the book of Exodus together. The book opens with the Hebrews in Exodus and shows how this new king (Ahmose I) comes to power in Egypt. He sees the multitude of Hebrew people as a possible threat and enslaves them in response. The stage is set for the confrontation to come...Oleh Kevin Wilson

We begin 2024 in the book of Exodus. Listen in as Pastor Kevin shares what has been happening in ancient Egypt between the end of Genesis and the start of Exodus. By examining the events in the world at the time of Moses we can lay the groundwork for the Exodus event itself.Oleh Kevin Wilson

As a church we spend our final Sunday of the year wrapping up the previous year and looking forward to next. We move from 2023 to 2024.We move from Genesis to Exodus.We move from maturity to holiness.Oleh Tom Golden, Kevin Wilson

This Christmas we pause to reflect on the true joy of the season - represented by a baby born on a cold winter night so many years ago - yet alive today!Oleh Kevin Wilson

The infamous Christmas passage in Isaiah 9 speaks of a coming Child who will be called Wonderful Counselor. This week we examine that title and explore what it means to hear the counsel of Jesus and actually do what He says...Oleh Kevin Wilson

Beyond the shiny wrapping and twinkling lights of the season - perhaps the real Christmas story isn't so squeaky clean? Follow along as we take a look at the social tension surrounding the birth of Jesus on that cold winter night...Oleh Kevin Wilson

We conclude our verse by verse study through he book of Genesis by highlighting Jacob's final prophecies to his sons in Gen 49. These 12 sons will become the future 12 Tribes of Israel and these prophecies will be fulfilled. Finally Genesis ends with the death of Joseph in chapter 50 and the family living in the region of Goshen in Egypt...…

In Gen 48 we see Jacob on his deathbed making final preparations with his family. Jacob adopts Joseph's two sons as his own - adding them into the family inheritance. These sons of Jacob now total 14 in all and will become the future 12 tribes of Israel. However - as par the course - Jacob does not follow tradition - but reverses the birth order by…

In Genesis 46-47 we see Jacob and the rest of his family all relocate to Egypt with Joseph (70 members in all). In this episode we discuss why God relocated the family to Egypt and how this can be an encouragement to us today. When things are difficult - we should just "Keep Playing" just like Joseph did.…

In Genesis 45 we see Joseph finally reveal himself to his brothers after 21 years. It is clear that he has completely forgiven them for their past actions against him. By examining how he treats them we can self-assess whether we have forgiven those who have wronged us as well.Oleh Kevin Wilson

Watch as Amy compares the steps to prevent altitude sickness in the natural with the same in the spiritual. We are meant to fly with eagles (not turkeys)!Oleh Amy Wilson

In Genesis 43-44 we see the 2nd meeting between Joseph and his brothers. This time Joseph completes the test of his brothers character prior to revealing himself to them. Joseph serves as a typology of the future coming of Jesus in many ways...Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Genesis 42 we see the first reunion between Joseph and his brothers (yet under very different circumstances). Joseph designs a plan to test his brothers to see ion they have changed. Once again - Joseph serves as a typology of Jesus and a model we can follow in our own lives.Oleh Kevin Wilson

After a brief word regarding the recent developments in Israel - Pastor Kevin shares some insights from Genesis 40-41. How does Joseph respond to his crisis? How do you respond to a crisis?Oleh Kevin Wilson

In Genesis 38-39 we compare the actions of 2 very different brothers. In Genesis 38 we see Judah and his actions which reveal his low moral character. However in Genesis 39 we see the actions of Joseph which reveal a high moral character. We explore what happened in these chapters and are encouraged to strive to be like Joseph.…