10 episodes
Podcast | Ekklesia Church Ekklesia Church at Raleigh
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- Religion & Spirituality
The Church is to be "a sacrament of the world’s possibility. A sign of what the world can be." — Luke Timothy Johnson. This quote describes our highest hope. That we would be a sacrament of the world’s possibility. That we would love radically, inclusively, and generously — regardless of age, race, orientation, ethnicity, marital status or disability. That we would be a “first-fruits” of what Creation will one day become when God sets all things to rights. Join us live, Sunday mornings 10:45am at Athens Drive Magnet High School in Raleigh, or on YouTube at https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube.
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A Tale of Two Seeds
6/16/2024 - A Tale of Two Seeds
In our gospel text this morning, Jesus tells two parables about seeds. One of them we like a lot. The other one less so. But we need the messages of both to help us follow Jesus effectively. (Q&A about the possibility of moving begins at 21m 40s).
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LgS5Q3_11Lc?t=1768s -
The Truest Thing About You
6/9/2024 - The Truest Thing About You
In a world that often defines us by our mistakes and shortcomings, what if there was a truth about ourselves that we've been overlooking? Join us as we explore some thoughts from the book of Genesis that invite us to discover our true identity in a fresh and transformative way.
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YpENUQtJNsc?t=1820s -
Rats, Cheesecake, and Sabbath (and a special announcement)
6/2/2024 - Rats, Cheesecake, and Sabbath (and a special announcement)
Our lectionary texts this week focus on the Sabbath. Deuteronomy 5 tells us to observe the sabbath and keep it holy. But in Mark 2 and 3, Jesus finds himself in conflict over the sabbath. Was Jesus breaking the sabbath, or was he trying to show us a better way?
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1v5cWlrUd0&t=1451s -
Old and New Stories
5/19/2024 - Old and New Stories
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, the day the church celebrates the giving of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter two. This is one of the stranger stories we encounter in the New Testament, but it turns out the symbols and phenomena in the story are pointing to deeper stories, both old and new.
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56qGa-wI6A&t=1972s -
Rooted Yet Reimagined – and a great church launch postcard
5/12/2024 - Rooted Yet Reimagined - and a great church launch postcard
What can the early church teach us about navigating the tension between being rooted in tradition and simultaneously reimagining a more just expression of faith and church? Also, we will compare who had the better church launch postcard: Ekklesia or the early church.
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E5K6AlsJ-Q&t=1947s -
Secrets of the Vine
5/5/2024 - Secrets of the Vine
Our lectionary texts in the gospels last week and this week come from John 15. This remarkable chapter speaks about the nature of the Christian life through the metaphor of a vine and branches. What lessons can we learn about our lives from this important passage?
Our services are streamed every Sunday on our YouTube channel (https://ekklesiaraleigh.org/youtube). Join us Sundays online at 10:45am. Watch the archived recording of this message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeooxMXgtbE&t=1782s