A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on April 25, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Reachway Church

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on April 11, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Reachway Church

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on April 4, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Reachway Church

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on March 28, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Reachway Church

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on March 21, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Reachway Church

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on March 7, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Pastor Seth Major

A recording of the prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on February 28, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Pastor Seth Major

A recording of the announcements, prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on February 21, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Pastor Seth Major

A recording of the announcements, prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on February 14, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Pastor Seth Major

A recording of the announcements, prayers, scripture readings, and sermon from the gathering on February 7, 2021. (Music excluded for licensing and copyright reasons)Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Pastor Seth makes an announcement regarding in-person gatherings, prayer, the reading of scripture, and finishing up our twenty-three-week series on the book of Acts.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Our narrative from the book of Acts this week (Acts 22 - 23) opens with Paul’s “defense” of himself (22:1). This week we explore the importance of being sure of what God has done for you in the past, so that you can keep pressing forward.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

This week’s story from the book of Acts highlights a riot that took place because of the followers of The Way (of Jesus). Listen along and consider how trying to live like Jesus has the potential to disturb others.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Our world and our lives are swarmed with ideas. In Acts chapter seventeen we observe The Gospel and Paul encounter human philosophy - a flurry of human ideas - and find what God’s ideas are.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

We put a lot of pressure on decision making and decision makers, but did you know that God decides things, too? And guess what? The decision is good news for everyone.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

We work through the entire fifteenth chapter of the book of Acts to find that God’s Kingdom is one of grace and inclusion.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Our story from the book of Acts presents the Gospel (Good News) of God in such a way that removes worry from our minds. Because of Jesus, we have the opportunity to turn away from the things of this world that weigh us down and tire us out - and we won’t die! In fact, we will live.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

The Apostle Paul kicks off his missionary journey with a sermon compelling enough to cause jealousy in some folks. His defense for his actions is rooted in a deep calling - a ministry - that reached us(!) and informs how we are to reach out to others.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Two sentences that, on the surface, provide seemingly meaningless details of a story - yet, if more deeply considered, we realize that God can speak to us and call us to something in an instant.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Interwoven within the account of Peter’s escape from prison (Acts chapter twelve) is the small detail of a praying church - however this would end up becoming a large detail. How does / should the rhythm of prayer influence the ‘entire’ church?Oleh Pastor Seth Major

We look at the account of the first time the disciples of Jesus are called ‘Christians,’ and consider the implications of the reality that not-yet Christians were the first ones to assign that title (not the disciples!). Our driving passage is Acts 11:19-30.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Let us consider the story of Peter meeting Cornelius. In doing so, we realize that acts of favoritism are not Godly and have no place in God’s Kingdom and in the lives of those who follow Christ. Our driving text is Acts 10:1 - 11:18Oleh Pastor Seth Major

Among several themes, the second half of Acts chapter nine provides an account of the power of relationships, friendships, and mutuality. Through the example of the biblical character Tabitha, and remembering God’s ancient call, we consider our call to being a friend to others.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

We look to the story of the conversion of Saul to consider God’s restorative activity in the world, which for humanity, is our salvation. If God can reach Saul, God can reach you!Oleh Pastor Seth Major

The story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts chapter 8) opens up our imaginations on who God is calling to God’s- self, and the unimaginable and uncontrollable movement of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures show us clearly through this story that God profoundly sees and deeply cares about every single human being.…

In Reachway's Summer journey through the book of Acts, the life of Stephen is considered, as accounted for in Acts chapters 6 & 7. What can be learned from this story of someone who goes from 'food pantry director,' to wrongfully murdered? Let's explore that together.Oleh Pastor Seth Major

The Seventh Word - Luke 23:44-46 - It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Speaker - Jonathan Th…

The Sixth Word - John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Speaker - Heather Robertson Pastor Heather Robertson is delighted to co-pastor St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. New to this faith community, while coming home to Pekin, she marvels at the experienc…

The Fifth Word - John 19:28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. Speaker - Rob Collins Rob Collins is the Pastor of First …

The Fourth Word - Mark 15:33-34At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Speaker - Mary Beenken Reverend Mary Beenken is new to the Peoria area, where she has recent…

The Third Word - (John 19:26, 27) When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. Speaker - Josh Lee Josh grew up in Elgin, IL, a suburb of Chicago. While attending Garrett …

The Second Word - (Luke 23:43) One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” …

The First Word - Luke 23:32-34 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his cloth…

We consider the quarreling and testing the nation of Israel did when they became thirsty in the desert and discuss how we are to faithfully engage with moments of wilderness ourselves. The scripture passages we pull from are Psalm 95 and Exodus 17:1-7.Oleh Seth Major

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Wrapping up our series on contentment by talking about human flourishing and God's originally intended design for us - and how that should shape our activity within the body of Christ and in the world.Oleh Pastor Seth Major