Christ Presbyterian Church

Christ Presbyterian Church
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Weekly teaching from Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Our pastors are of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and offer practical, thoughtful, Bible-based teaching to help us grow in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus. Learn more about CPC at cpcedina.org. 

  1. The Way of Jesus—Matthew 6:5–8

    3d ago

    The Way of Jesus—Matthew 6:5–8

    Jesus teaches that prayer is not a performance to impress others or a formula to manipulate God, but a relationship with a loving Father who already sees, knows, and cares for us. Pastor Emily challenges us to recognize that both performative prayer and the avoidance of prayer stem from the same misunderstanding of God's character, inviting them instead to trust His love and make space for honest, regular connection with Him. Ultimately, prayer becomes less about saying the right words and more about resting in God's presence, listening for His voice, and remembering that we are already fully known and loved.

    22 min
  2. The Way of Jesus—Matthew 6:1–4

    Jun 22

    The Way of Jesus—Matthew 6:1–4

    Christ Presbyterian Church

    23 min
  3. The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:43–48

    Jun 15

    The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:43–48

    Christ Presbyterian Church

    22 min
  4. Celebration Sunday 2026

    Jun 8

    Celebration Sunday 2026

    This sermon explores the gap many people feel between who they are and who they think they should be, especially when it comes to living out their faith and inviting others to follow Jesus. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Jonathan emphasizes that the Gospel is not just a message to believe but a power that transforms lives through the work of the Holy Spirit, and that genuine invitation flows from experiencing that transformation personally.

    13 min
  5. Pastor's Cut: The Way of Jesus—Week 8

    Jun 3

    Pastor's Cut: The Way of Jesus—Week 8

    Jesus teaches that His followers should reject retaliation and respond to wrongdoing with grace, generosity, and forgiveness. Emily emphasizes that this is only possible when we remember the abundant grace God has shown us. She challenges listeners to see the humanity in those who hurt them and seek their good rather than revenge.

    12 min
  6. The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:38–42

    Jun 1

    The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:38–42

    This sermon teaches that Jesus’ kingdom calls believers to abandon retaliation and revenge, responding to wrongdoing with grace because they are living in the new reality of God’s kingdom. Through examples like turning the other cheek and going the extra mile, Jesus invites his followers to affirm both their own dignity and the humanity of those who harm them, refusing to answer evil with more evil. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus’ own death and resurrection as the foundation for this way of life, showing that God’s grace cancels our debts and makes restoration possible without seeking payback.

    25 min
  7. Pastor's Cut: The Way of Jesus—Week 7

    May 28

    Pastor's Cut: The Way of Jesus—Week 7

    In this episode of Pastors Cut, Gabby Gustafson reflects on Jesus’ teaching about oaths and truthfulness in Matthew 5, exploring how both covenant commitments and everyday speech reveal the condition of our hearts. The conversation highlights the importance of honesty, integrity, and vulnerability, emphasizing that truthfulness leads to wholeness while dishonesty fragments us and damages trust.

    13 min
  8. The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:31–37

    May 26

    The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:31–37

    This sermon challenges the tendency to create “loopholes” around truthfulness, comparing childhood “fingers crossed” promises to the subtle ways adults manipulate words to avoid discomfort, accountability, or commitment. Reflecting on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, she explains that dishonesty fractures relationships, distorts our hearts, and damages our trust in God by leading us into hiding, suspicion, and self-protection. Through the example of Peter’s denial and restoration by Jesus, she emphasizes that the way of Jesus is not merely about avoiding lies, but becoming people transformed by grace who can live openly, honestly, and truthfully before God and one another.

    23 min
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Weekly teaching from Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Our pastors are of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and offer practical, thoughtful, Bible-based teaching to help us grow in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus. Learn more about CPC at cpcedina.org. 

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  • Creator
    Christ Presbyterian Church
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    860
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Christ Presbyterian Church
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    Christ Presbyterian Church

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