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Mission at the Doorstep | Deep Dive
Evangelism isn’t only overseas—it’s in neighborhoods, workplaces, and daily encounters. What does it mean to live as “suburban missionaries”?
Impacted Lives, Impact Others
When the Spirit changes us, it’s impossible to keep it to ourselves. In Acts 3–4, Peter and John heal a lame man, proclaim Jesus to thousands, and stand firm despite o...
Empowered to Witness
We’re beginning our journey through the book of Acts—a story that shows following Jesus is anything but boring. It’s a Spirit-empowered adventure that calls us to bold...
The Grand Narrative of God
In Ruth 4, the story of Ruth and Boaz reaches its redemptive climax. After Ruth boldly follows Naomi’s instructions to seek Boaz as a redeemer, Boaz honors her request...
Love, Lineage, and the Law | Deep Dive
Deuteronomy, genealogy, and ancient proposals—Ruth 3 might seem foreign, but it reveals timeless truths about family, covenant, and Jesus’ lineage through unlikely women.
Covering of Christ
In Ruth 3, we see a beautiful picture of Jesus’ sacrificial and covenantal love as our Redeemer, who covers us with grace and mercy—our kanap (the corner of His garmen...
Hesed: The Covenant of Kindness | Deep Dive
We explore the Hebrew concept of hesed — loyal, generous love — and its deep connection to belonging, relationships, and God’s covenant faithfulness.
God’s Story of Definitely’s
Life can feel uncertain and senseless, full of “maybe’s,” but the gospel reminds us that God is writing a story of “definitely’s.” In Ruth 2, we see His redeeming love...
Clinging to Covenant | Deep Dive
A deep dive into Ruth 1, exploring the beauty of covenant relationships — with God, with family, and with others — and how they reflect His faithfulness even in fractu...
Nailed to the Covenant
This week we studied the opening of Ruth, seeing her as a woman of fierce loyalty and quiet strength. After losing her husband, she chose to stay with her grieving mot...
Wholistic Peace
Shalom is not a fragmented or surface-level peace—it’s the wholeness and fullness of God Himself, offered to every part of our lives. While the world offers momentary ...
Sex, Intimacy & the Gospel: A Real Conversation | Deep Dive
Pastors CJ, Renee, and Alec have a real, honest, and encouraging conversation about what the Bible says about sex within marriage, how purity culture shaped many of ou...
Sexual Peace
Shalom—“the way things ought to be”—is the foundation for understanding God’s design for sexuality. Rooted in the self-giving nature of the Trinity, sex within marriag...
Financial Peace
True peace comes not from money, but from knowing Jesus—the Prince of Peace. While money can offer a false sense of security, only Christ gives lasting peace that brin...
Shalom at Home: Real Talk on Family, Pain & Peace | Deep Dive
In this reflective and grounded conversation, we explore the slow, quiet practices that cultivate peace in the home—starting not with strategies or outcomes, but with ...
Family Peace
Family can be a source of deep shalom or deep pain. When peace is broken by sin or tragedy, the path back begins with Jesus—our true peace, who invites us to slow down...
Losing Peace, Finding Shalom | Deep Dive
What happens when our inner world collapses? From personal health struggles to broken relationships, we talk about how biblical peace (shalom) offers more than relief—...
Relational Peace
In this new sermon series, Shalom, we explore the biblical path to deep and lasting peace—relational, financial, parental, and sexual. Shalom, the Hebrew word for peac...
Divorce and the Gospel of Jesus
Divorce is a painful reality that touches many lives—sometimes publicly, sometimes quietly. Scripture acknowledges this pain, and Jesus meets it not with legalism, but...
Submission and Headship (Ephesians 5) | Deep Dive
In this episode of the Living Streams Podcast, CJ and Renee Bergmen dive into the behind-the-scenes of preaching together on marriage, sharing honest reflections on he...