Quest Sermon Podcast

Lessons from a Leper: Gratitude and Worship

jason — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:46:28 -0800

Pastor Eugene explains the strange world of lepers, Samaritans, and being "unclean" from the story in Luke 17:11-19. That world meets ours in showing us how faith is acted out, what worship looks like, and the need to remember that we are blessed while simultaneously being sent to bless others.

Global Presence: Who we Support and Why

jason — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:43:30 -0800

Pastor Leah gives an overview of Quest's global presence ministry. What missionaries and ministries do we support and why? Matthew 25:31-46 provides the framework for our commitment to relationships, sustainability, and advocacy for each of the people or groups we support.

Acts 15:22-25; What Does Salvation Look Like?

jason — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:34:14 -0800

Continuing in the same vein as last week, Eugene continues to look at the question of salvation, this time tackling the question of "what are the marks of salvation?" The passage points to the answer being presence and fruit of the Holy Spirit. Also tackled is the importance of not flying solo when it comes to leadership in the church.

Q&A with Shane Claiborne

jason — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:24:32 -0800

The second half of our conference with Shane Claiborne was Q&A format with Pastor Eugene. Questions centered around politics (i.e. "what would you say if you had a few minutes with President Obama?") and living the Christian life with imagination (i.e. "what are some of the ways you've seen people from all walks re-imagining Kingdom living?")

A Learning Conversation with Shane Claiborne

jason — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:16:31 -0800

Shane Claiborne, author of Jesus for President and The Irresistable Revolution, teaches on Jesus' response to John the Baptizer in Matthew 11:2-6 and talks about being the change we want to see. He talks about some of the ways he has seen Christians today trying to enact the imaginative Jubilee economics and enemy-love of the Kingdom of God.

Acts 15:1-21: Who, Why, and How of Salvation

jason — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:05:17 -0800

A look at how the first church council's debate in Acts 15:1-21 over the circumcision of Gentiles can help us with the questions "why do we need salvation?," "who can be saved?," and "how are we saved?" Along the way Eugene tackles an oft-asked question: "can gay persons be saved?" The sermon wraps up with looking at how the first church council can model a way for Christians to disagree.

Faith & Evolution, part 2: Science and Faith

jason — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:34:31 -0800

Professor Eric Long looks at if there is precedent in church history for science influencing the way we read Scripture. He then talks about the basics of evolution and the evidence he sees for it in both dead and currently living animals. He concludes with why it is important for Christians to have grace and a common unity in these discussions. The powerpoint for his class is posted here.

Faith & Evolution, part 1: A Look at Genesis 1

jason — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:15:57 -0800

Bo Lim, professor of SPU, walks us through the genre, the context, and the purpose of Genesis 1 and also gives some history and context to the Creationism. The Enuma Elish that Dr. Lim references is here and we have also posted his powerpoint presentation.

Faith and Politics

jason — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:27:49 -0800

Pastor Eugene talks about the 7 of the big issues he considers when voting and his conviction that followers of Jesus shouldn't be in bed with either of the two major parties. That we ought to remain “Independent” with a commitment to collaborate, listen, engage, and support the political system all while understanding that the political system is not our ultimate Hope or Answer.

Faith and Money: Part III

jason — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:07:59 -0700

Pastor Eugene wraps up his series on faith and money with a look at developing a theology of stewardship. In this message, he shares about Enjoying, Acknowleding, Earning,Saving, and the great neutralizer to the idolatry of money: Generosity.