The Message of Easter — Bob Whitaker (21 Apr 2019)
Believe. Follow. Live. Download Stream Subscribe to podcast
A Prophet Like No Other — Bob Whitaker (24 Mar 2019)
Old Testament prophets spoke the word of the Lord. When Jesus came he stepped into the prophetic tradition, but he did more than speak the word of the Lord–he was the word of the Lord. Download Stream Subscribe to podcast
Cultivate Gentleness — John Mangrum (10 Mar 2019)
What does it mean to be gentle like Jesus? Reading: Matthew 12:13-21 Download Stream Subscribe to podcast
Cultivate Faithfulness — Bob Whitaker (3 Mar 2019)
There are few characteristics that are more often referred to in a description of God than the word “faithfulness.” As a result, it is predictable that such a characteristic ought to mark the lives of Christ-followers. Why is it important, and how are we doing? Reading: Matthew 25:14-23. Download Stream Subscribe to podcast
The Complexity of Forgiveness
Not only is forgiveness difficult, it is complicated. Does forgiveness make us a victim? Is forgiveness incompatible with justice?
Forgiven — John Mangrum (8 July 2018)
As we continue to explore core aspects of our identity, two aspects readily emerge: we are sinners, and we are forgiven. That incredible forgiveness of sin comes from one source, as we see in Matthew 9:1-8. Let us, too, praise the one to whom such authority to forgive was given.
The Importance of the Great Commission — Brandon York (27 May 2018)
Brandon York and a couple of Cru students share how the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20 are motivating the work of God through campus ministry at IU.
Solid Rock — Bob Whitaker (22 Apr 2018)
Matthew 16:13-18. Jesus said to Peter, “On this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” That statement was both a promise and a prediction. No matter what happens, the church of Jesus Christ will not be destroyed. Kingdoms come and go but the church will endure […]
Where Is the Kingdom? — Bob Whitaker (18 Mar 2018)
The kingdom of God was a favorite theme for Jesus. Naturally, the disciples had some questions about it. Where is it? What does it look like? Who is in it? Let’s be disciples and ask the same questions.
The Invisible Kingdom of God — Bob Whitaker (12 Mar 2017)
According to the parables in Mt. 13:24-35, there are three things we know: 1) The kingdom of God is invincible; 2) the kingdom of God is often invisible; and 3) we are not always capable of identifying how God is establishing his kingdom. Let’s consider the beautiful mystery of the visible and invisible kingdom of […]