Quest Sermons & Talks
To meet the needs of the Quest community and upon the request of others outside the community, sermons are now available online.
Certain depth classes will also be
available in the future. If you have any questions, contact the church office for
more information.
Subscribe to the PodcastConflict & Redemption
Conflict is "normal" in relationships and the church, but its effects are painful because conflict comes from living in a broken world. Pastor Eugene looks at how the split between Paul and Barnabas in the early church demonstrates that not all conflicts have a right and a wrong side, but our calling as Christians is always to work towards forgiveness and redemption.
- Artist: Eugene Cho
- Title: Conflict & Redemption
- Topic: Conflict
- Length: 47:56 minutes (8.23 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: December 8th, 2008
Lessons from a Leper: Gratitude and Worship
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.
- Artist: Eugene Cho
- Title: Lessons from a Leper: Gratitude and Worship
- Length: 47:25 minutes (8.14 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: December 1st, 2008
Global Presence: Who we Support and Why
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.
- Artist: Leah Klug
- Title: Global Presence: Who we Support and Why
- Length: 39:49 minutes (6.84 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: November 24th, 2008
Acts 15:22-25; What Does Salvation Look Like?
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.
- Artist: Eugene Cho
- Title: Acts 15:22-25; What does Salvation Look Like?
- Topic: Salvation
- Length: 38:15 minutes (6.57 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: November 17th, 2008
Q&A with Shane Claiborne
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?")
- Artist: Shane Claiborne
- Title: Q&A with Shane Claiborne
- Topic: Politics
- Length: 43:27 minutes (7.46 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
Preached On: November 10th, 2008
A Learning Conversation with Shane Claiborne
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.
- Artist: Shane Claiborne
- Title: A Learning Conversation with Shane Claiborne
- Topic: Politics
- Length: 34:49 minutes (5.98 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: November 10th, 2008
Acts 15:1-21: Who, Why, and How of Salvation
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.
- Artist: Eugene Cho
- Title: Acts 15:1-21: Who, Why, and How of Salvation
- Topic: Salvation
- Length: 38:15 minutes (6.57 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: November 10th, 2008
Faith & Evolution, part 2: Science and Faith
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.
- Artist: Eric Long
- Title: Faith & Evolution, Part II
- Topic: Evolution
- Length: 73:16 minutes (12.58 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
Preached On: November 8th, 2008
Faith & Evolution, part 1: A Look at Genesis 1
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.
- Artist: Bo Lim
- Title: Faith & Evolution, Part I
- Topic: Evolution
- Length: 66:28 minutes (11.41 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
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Preached On: November 5th, 2008
Faith and Politics
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.
- Artist: Eugene Cho
- Title: Faith and Politics
- Topic: Politics
- Length: 60:11 minutes (10.34 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 24Kbps (CBR)
Preached On: November 3rd, 2008
