Text: Luke 9:51-62

Series: Messy Spirituality

“No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” These are hard words from Jesus in today’s gospel reading, because the truth is, none of us is fit. We all look back. Our lives are a messy mix of competing priorities. This hard word causes us to run to him once again. Recognizing we can never do it on our own, we fall on the mercy of the one in “whose presence there is fullness of joy, and in whose right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16).

Something a bit different this week. We pray that what this recording gives you matches its sound: hope that is raw, honest, and alive.

You can watch the whole service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT0Gap3c0Uo&t=2276s

Texts: Psalm 46, Psalm 40:1-5, Mark 1:9-15, Philippians 4:4-9, Acts 1:1-11

Music, in order: "It is Well With My Soul" arranged by Jason W. Krug

“My Feet Are On the Rock” Shadie Halwani, soloist Originally recorded by I Am They

"Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God" arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson

"Rejoice" Becky Anderson, song leader. Originally recorded by Keith & Kristyn Getty

“The Commission” Gabriena Halwani, soloist. Originally recorded by Cain. Arranged by Jeff Tincher.

The doctrine of the Trinity has caused a lot of controversy – even violence – in the history of the church. Does it really matter if we get it exactly right? Here Pastor Matt Anderson makes the case that it does. The point is not knowing about God, but knowing - and being known - by the God who is love itself.