Aletheia Sermon Audio

Many of us have said something like, "This is hell on earth," when describing a great trial or tragedy. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the phrase in the Creed, "He descended into hell," and the ensuing victory of the resurrection. What we discover is that because Jesus went to hell for sinners, sinners can enjoy Heaven with Jesus.

As we continue in our teaching series, Credo, Pastor Adam explores what the creed means when it tells us, that Jesus Christ is God's "only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried..." We discover that Jesus is the chief cornerstone of the great foundation which holds the church up. And, that faith in him means standing upon who he is as our most stable foundation and footing.

In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the meaning of church. Why is the church good news for the world, and why does the creed make such a big deal of it?

In this new teaching series, Pastor Adam explores the Apostle's Creed as a foundational statement of Christian belief. This first week, we unpack the statement, "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth..."

In this sermon, Pastor Donny explores the question, "Just how much can I get away with and still be a Christian?" Often this question (or a version of it) is raised. The answer, is surprising, and powerful for life change.

In our culture, few topics generate as much passion and friction as the topic of sexuality. Magazines, movies, books, and politics are converging at the moment to bring us into a new sexual "normal." In the face of such a dramatic shift, how does the church respond? Often, we're expected to choose between two options: (1) Accept homosexual practice as normal and celebrate it as good, or (2) be considered a backward, regressive, hate-filled bigot. That's not much of a choice. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the meaning of sex and sexuality.

In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the question of the Bible — What is it? What are we to do with it? And most importantly, why in the world would we believe it? What we discover is that the Scriptures are true, and that's really good news.

In this sermon, Pastor Donny explores the question, "Just how much can I get away with and still be a Christian?" Often this question (or a version of it) is raised. The answer, is surprising, and powerful for life change.

What is the relationship between science and faith? How are we to think about the claim that science and faith are irreconcilable? In this sermon, Nick Nowalk explores the meaning of Genesis and a biblical understanding of the place of science and scripture in our search for knowledge about God.

On Easter Sunday, 2014, Pastor Adam explores the implications of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for our unbelief. What we discover is that the resurrection is more believable than we thought and more life changing than we've ever imagined.

The cross is simultaneously the ubiquitous and most misunderstood symbol in the world. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the meaning and significance of the cross of Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Donny explains the sacrament of communion (or, the eucharist).

In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the sacrament of Baptism. As we celebrate baptism Sunday, we examine this piece of Christian tradition, asking ourselves what this sacrament means.