In the fifth beatitude, Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” As we become conduits of God’s mercy, we literally “practice being God.” That is an apt description for what mercy is, and how mercy acts. To be merciful means to have the same disposition that God has toward people: to think, to feel, and to act as God does with us. We are never more like God than when mercy freely flows from us,…
…Now, our job as believers is to walk in freedom and fight with spiritual weapons that God has already provided to conquer evil and share the light, grace, and love of Jesus everywhere we go. Portland Christian Center Living Hope Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:42:40 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:42:40 | Recorded on June 5, 2022…
God created us for community. But how do we practice community as we endure the relational restrictions of Covid-19? In Colossians 3:11-15, the Apostle Paul gives us a way that will work whether we are enjoying in-person worship or practicing social distancing from one another: by living out the radical grace of unconditional forgiveness toward those who have offended us. As Paul said, “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Practice Hope Practice Community Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind…
Join us on Sundays as we continue our series, Making Life Work. This study in Proverbs will provide practical, real solutions for your everyday life. This week’s message is titled “The Cure For Comparison.” Portland Christian Center The Cure For Comparison Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window…
A New Normal Will Require Commitment Pastor Rick Bernheisel shares that a new normal will require a commitment that does not waver or wander. Portland Christian Center A New Normal will Require Commitment Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:43:55 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:43:55 | Recorded on November 28, 2021…