Bearing Witness

Jesus flips the story, as He does so often. He is interested in the internal, the heart, not the external, the behaviors/morals. Hard how it is to give up what we trust in that isn't God. If our focus is on the externals, we are constantly serving idols, not following Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Prayer IS presence. Faith does not have to be perfect or pure, just present. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Who do people say I am? Your view is too small when it's about your nation, your people. Jesus disciple needs to deny themselves - their preferences, comforts, power, privledge etc... He is our servant leader, not a leader of power, religious or political. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Preparing for the work. Time spent in community with Jesus, learning, then going out to the world. That is what is needed. Bring nothing but what I have taught you, says Jesus. That might be the ultimate test of faith. Trusting that His formation is enough.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Chains & Demons & Pigs - Oh My! Go home & tell. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Mark 3: On this MLK Jr. weekend, we look at how Jesus was the example, coming up against the power structures that oppressed others. Holiness is catchy, not the other way around - Jesus brings wholeness to those who have been pushed out. He tells us that "whoever DOES my will" - so much more central to what we believe. What actions bring wholeness to God's people and the world? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Join us for our second book of Mark, as we continue the Journey through the Gospel of Mark. What new thing does God have for us? (To hear  from Mark 1: go to www.kentcov.org/sermons preached by Pastor Dan.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

John 3:1-17: The Spirit blows where it will. It is not earned. It is not  birthright. LOVE came down because of love and because we need more love & life here and now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Isaiah: Joy is more than happiness. That deep knowing, hope, faith, love... It's all connected and comes from Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support

Isaiah - Liminal Space - the in-between. Out of the stump of Jesse will come hope. God brings justice & righteousness. This is not a  judgement of punishment but one of deliverance, where restoration will happen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearingwitness/support