This is the final sermon in the “Summer Road Trip” series with Jim gates.
Adult VBS: Race and the Christian Faith - Going Native
Jim Gates leads a discussion on Native American history and the cultural impact today, as well as the Church’s role, now and then.
Adult VBS: Race and the Christian Faith - Defining Otherness
Join Jim Gates in the second discussion of Race and the Christian Faith entitled, Defining Otherness.
Adult VBS: Race and the Christian Faith - What and Who is White?
Explore with Jim Gates the historical roots of this description and why it is important to know.
Road Trip: Tourist Traps
This is the seventh sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: The Beach
This is the sixth sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Rest Stop
This is the fifth sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Campground
This is the fourth sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Father's House
This is the third sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Grand Canyon
This is the second sermon in the "Road Trip" series, with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Drive-Thru
This is the first sermon in the "Road Trip" series, with Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - Game of Thrones and the Fantasy Genre
The final class in the “Christ & (Film) Culture” class examines the phenomenon of “Game of Thrones” and our culture’s fascination with fantasy shows and movies. Many aspects of this genre may be appealing to Christians, but how far is too far regarding our immersion and enjoyment of a world that simply does not exist? What about “Lord of the Rings” and “Narnia” series, written by two prominent believers in Christ, C.S. Lewis and Tolkien?
PRA•X•IS: Doers of the Word
Jim Gates wraps up this year’s sermon series, “PRA•X•IS: The Experiment,” with a final look at how all of these practices shape us, and our walk with Christ.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class Four - Avengers Endgame and Superheroes
The Marvel Universe has become interlaced with our culture today. Since 2011, 45 superhero films have been made. Why do are we so attracted to this genre, and what are the moral and Biblical implications?
Ordinary Radical Practices: Work
This is the fourth sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - Netflix's Bird Box and Apocalyptic Thrillers
Jim Gates leads a discussion on the phenomenon of Netflix's movie, "Bird Box," and the genre of apocalyptic thrillers, why they're so popular in today's society and the implications for the Church.
Ordinary Radical Practices: Listening
This is the third sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class Two: The Big Bang Theory
Ordinary Radical Practices: Self-Denial
This is the second sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - The Super Bowl and Sports
This first class of the series explores the phenomenon of football in America. Why is it so popular in our national culture? What are it’s roots and how has it impacted us, positively or negatively? Why has the Super Bowl and advertising become such a big deal, and how can it be contradictory, in some ways, to our Christian walk? As we continue through the series, we will be exploring what scripture tells us about our relationship to secular culture.