Quest Sermons & Talks

Our Relationship With Jesus Christ

lonetomato — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:25:52 +0000

In the second sermon in the Relationship Series, Pastor Leah speaks passionately about how our relationship with Jesus Christ progresses through three stages (believe, belong, become) and how this relationship has huge implications for how we live our lives.

Our Relationship With God the Father

lonetomato — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:16:29 +0000

Jeremiah 9:23-24
Matthew 5:14-16

Pastor Eugene begins a new series centered around the topic of relationships - relationships with God and with others around us. In this first sermon in the series, he talks about how the God that we worship is magnificent, astounding, and worthy of praise. On top of that, as glorious as he is, this God is pursuing us because he desires to have a relationship with us.

Reflections On Eight Years of Quest Church

lonetomato — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:49:07 +0000

Matthew 5:13-16

On the eight year anniversary of Quest Church, Pastor Eugene talks about the history of Quest Church, some changes taking place in the upcoming weeks, and the exciting future ahead of us.

What Does It Mean To Be A Good Neighbor?

lonetomato — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:20:20 +0000

Luke 10:25-37

Pastor Eugene looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan and talks about what it looks like to love our neighbors - in particular, loving those who are different from you.

What Is A Christian?

lonetomato — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:09:46 +0000

Luke 7:36-39

Pastor Eugene reframes the Gospel, locating it between the story of creation and the story of Jesus, anointed by a sinful woman. He highlights the way that, despite the way the world tells us that we lack things that make us whole, the Genesis account of creation reminds us that we bear the image of God. He goes on to talk about how the story of the sinful woman and her generous act of love illustrates what it is to be a Christian.

The video that Pastor Eugene references can be found here: http://vimeo.com/5606758

Things That Build Community

lonetomato — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:38:54 +0000

Colossians 3:12-17

As a continuation of last week's sermon on things that kill community, Pastor Eugene talks about ten things that build community and how by investing in community, together we can change the world.

Things That Kill Community

lonetomato — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:19:16 +0000

Colossians 3:12-17

Pastor Eugene continues his series on the topic of community, this time he speaks about five things that will kill community.

The Silver Lining - Finding God In Unexpected Places

lonetomato — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:25:45 +0000

Holly Burkhalter, Vice President of Government Relations for International Justice Mission talks about both her faith story and the work of IJM - "a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression."

Communion and Our Responsibility

lonetomato — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:30:52 +0000

Ephesians 4:1-7

Pastor DeAnza speaks of the Communion table as a place of acceptance and restoration. She goes on to talk about the responsibility that we have to spread that acceptance and restoration to those around us.

Living In Tension, Living in Community

lonetomato — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:27:44 +0000

Luke 22:17-27

Pastor Leah talks about living in the tension between today the time when justice will come rain down. Living in community (eating and sharing stories) is one way to live in anticipation of the life to come.