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Narrative Church
by Narrative Church
This is the podcast for Narrative Church, located in Tigard, OR.
Episodes
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Blueprints 6
In this message, we explore the diverse interpretations of scripture across over 45,000 denominations, emphasizing that no single way is absolute. Experience shapes our reading of scripture, and Jesus' teachings highlight the importance of love and individual journey. The message delves into the...
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Blueprints 5
In this message, we delve into the concept of 'blueprints'—the unique paths of faith each person must experience and own. The speaker emphasizes the importance of individual faith journeys and how they must be personally wrestled with and not borrowed from others. Moreover, we explore the nuances...
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Blueprints 4
In this message, we explore what it truly means to feel the freedom and light burden Jesus promises us. We delve into the complexities of living a life free from the weight of trying to be perfect and the guilt it brings. The message also provides practical elements, including interactive…
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Blueprints 3
In this message, we delve into the essence of reimagining church and experiencing God's profound agape love. We explore the concepts of God's being and doing, and how understanding His true nature can lead to a lighter, more joyous experience of the gospel. Through personal anecdotes and…
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Blueprints 2
In this message, the speaker delves into a series called 'Blueprints,' exploring the metaphor of houses that represent the lives we build. Emphasizing personal exploration over definitive answers, the speaker shares a heartfelt account of his own spiritual journey, which is shaped by a profound...
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Blueprints 1
In this message, the pastor shares his vision to reimagine church, moving beyond traditional Sunday services to foster more interactive and dialogical experiences. He introduces the 'Blueprints' series which explores the foundations of our faith and how they shape our lives, drawing from personal...
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Easter - Life of Jesus 69
In this special Easter message, we conclude our journey through the Gospel of Matthew by exploring 'Easter's Whisper.' The message contrasts two weddings—one that reflects empty religion and violent power, and another hosted by the loving, alienated Christ. We delve into the themes of alienation,...
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Good Friday - Life of Jesus 68
In this message, we explore the emotional turmoil and societal chaos surrounding the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. The story contrasts two symbolic weddings: one of political and violent ambition, represented by Pilate and Barabbas, and the other of sacrificial love and mercy,...
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Those Damned Goats - Life of Jesus 67
In this message, we explore the deeply impactful parable of the sheep and the goats. The discussion delves into themes of judgment, love, and mercy, challenging common perceptions of divine punishment. Through a reflection on Jesus' final public teaching, we learn that judgment is less about...
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The Last Words of Jesus - Life of Jesus 66
In this message, we delve into the last parables of Jesus and discuss the concepts of fearless reading and God's continuous presence. The message emphasizes that understanding or getting things right is not a prerequisite for being in communion with Jesus. It explores how God's love is constant…
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Keep Your Love Warm - Life of Jesus 65
In this heartfelt message, we explore the profound significance of the name and reputation of Jesus, transcending mere words to embody a legacy of love and transformation. The speaker shares a personal journey of understanding Jesus' true nature and power, recounting life-changing encounters and...
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This Righteous Age - Life of Jesus 64
In this message, we explore the profound and often debated section of scripture, Matthew 24. Delving into the historical context of Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the temple, we unravel the significance of the 'righteous age' and how it contrasts with the era dominated by religiosity…
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The Mountain of Jesus - Life of Jesus 63
In this message, we delve deeper into the Holy Week as narrated in Matthew's Gospel. The focus is on Jesus' pronouncement of woes to the Pharisees and his deep emotional response to their rejection of his teachings. Julie's exploration of Matthew 23 emphasizes Jesus’ grief, not condemnation,...
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The Woes - Life of Jesus 62
In this message, Julie shares a personal story of confrontation that leads into an exploration of Matthew 23, where Jesus delivers a powerful address to the Pharisees. Julie discusses the seven woes, contrasting them with the Beatitudes, and emphasizes the need for internal transformation over...
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Ash Wednesday 2025
Ash Wednesday 2025
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Love God & Love Your Neighbor - Life of Jesus 61
Join us as we delve into the profound message of Jesus during Holy Week, exploring the parable of the wedding feast and its implications on our understanding of divine love and human relationships. We'll unravel how Jesus redefines power, challenges societal norms, and emphasizes the inseparable...
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Whose Wedding Is It? - Life of Jesus 60
Join us as we dive deep into one of Jesus's most challenging parables - the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. Discover the profound wisdom hidden within, and explore how it reflects the themes of alienation, inclusion, and the ultimate acts of God both in power and in sacrifice. Centering around...
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God Arrives at His House - Life of Jesus 59
In this message, we dive into Matthew Chapter 21, where Jesus enters Jerusalem, signaling the climax of His journey as depicted in Matthew's Gospel. This analysis covers the significant prophetic acts of Jesus, including His triumphant entry on a donkey, the contentious occupation of the temple,...
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Our Prayer for Sight - Life of Jesus 58
In this message, the speaker explores how Jesus upends worldly perceptions of power, merit, and fairness through his parables. The focus is on the Parable of the Vineyard, where Jesus challenges the belief in meritocracy and power structures. The message delves into the responses of different...
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Flipping the Script Pt4 - Life of Jesus 57
In this message, the speaker explores Jesus' radical teachings as he nears the end of his earthly ministry. Jesus challenges the societal norms of power, marriage, and merit. He emphasizes the powerless, like children and eunuchs, as the true heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven. Through a profound...
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Flipping the Script Pt3 - Life of Jesus 56
In this message, we explore part three of Jesus flipping the script in Matthew 19. Jesus highlights how the kingdom of heaven inverts the world's norms. We delve into his discussions on divorce, forgiveness, and the relinquishment of worldly power and merit. Jesus redefines binding and loosing as...
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Flipping the Script Pt2 - Life of Jesus 55
In this message, we dive deeper into how Jesus challenges the traditional views on divorce and marriage, particularly those held by the Pharisees. Using an image of Jesus flipping the script, we explore how Jesus shifts the conversation from stringent rules to the essence and intent of marriage....
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Flipping the Script Pt1 - Life of Jesus 54
This message explores the profound ways in which Jesus redefined societal norms and challenged established religious views, focusing on his teachings about marriage, divorce, and power dynamics between men and women. By examining historical examples and biblical passages, the message reveals how...
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The Unforgiving Servant - Life of Jesus 53
Join us as we kick off 2025 by diving back into the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus. In this message, we explore the parable of the unforgiving servant and the deeper themes of forgiveness. Discover how Matthew reveals Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God,...
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Post-Christmas Surprise
In this post-Christmas message, the speaker addresses the concept of challenging our assumptions, particularly those related to the traditional nativity story. Various common beliefs about the story of Jesus' birth, such as Mary riding a donkey or an innkeeper turning Joseph away, are scrutinized...
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Christmas Eve 2024
In this message, we explore the profound contrast between the oppressive reign of Herod the Great and the humble, yet revolutionary, birth of Jesus Christ. As Herod's kingdom thrived on fear and brutality, Jesus introduced a new way of living characterized by mercy, self-sacrifice, and love. This...
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Advent 2024 - Love
In this heartfelt discussion, we explore the theme of God's constant presence through the journeys in the Bible, particularly focusing on Zechariah and his struggle with faith and joy. As we dive into the Advent season, the story of Zechariah serves as a poignant reminder of how hope, peace, joy,...
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Advent 2024 - Joy
In this heartfelt discussion, we explore the theme of God's constant presence through the journeys in the Bible, particularly focusing on Zechariah and his struggle with faith and joy. As we dive into the Advent season, the story of Zechariah serves as a poignant reminder of how hope, peace, joy,...
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Advent 2024 - Peace
In this week's message, we reflect on the theme of peace during the second Sunday of Advent. The sermon contrasts the world's power-driven peace, epitomized by Caesar Augustus, with the genuine peace offered by Jesus Christ. Through scriptural analysis and personal testimony, the speaker…
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Advent 2024 - Hope
In this message, we explore the profound meaning and impact of Advent, a season of hope and anticipation of God's arrival. From its origins as a 40-day period of preparation and reflection to its evolution as a time to anticipate Christ's return, Advent calls us to recenter, rethink, and ignite...
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Unlimited Forgiveness - Life of Jesus 52
In this final message on forgiveness. We delve into the profound concept of forgiveness, as illustrated by stories from history and scripture. Join us as we explore the poem 'Two Mothers,' define Christian forgiveness as a radical and transformative act, and historical examples such as Martin...
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Forgiveness - Life of Jesus 51
In this message continuing the forgiveness series, we explore scriptural occasions involving Peter’s inquiry to Jesus about the limits of forgiveness and Christ’s profound answer of forgive 'seventy-seven times'. The conversation connects to the Old Testament's narrative of Cain and Lamech,...
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C.A.R.E. Forgiveness 1 - Life of Jesus 50
In this heartfelt message, we delve into Matthew 18 and begin to look at Jesus' transformative teachings on forgiveness and love. We explore the concept of 'lost sheep' and the inclusive family love process Jesus advocates, contrasting it with the exclusionary judicial process of Moses. This...
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Meditation - Intrinsic Value
**We had technical issues this Sunday. Apologies for the sound being choppy.** In this message, we delve into the profound theme of intrinsic value, as illustrated through key scriptural passages. We explore how the world's turmoil often distracts us from recognizing our inherent worth and the...
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C.A.R.E. pt 3 - Life of Jesus 49
We are delving into a critical section of the Gospel of Matthew that focuses on how we interact and treat each other within the church family. The discussion centers around maintaining and protecting the childlike enchantment that children naturally possess, which perceives more to life than…
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C.A.R.E. pt 2 - Life of Jesus 48
In this message, we delve into Matthew 18, where Jesus emphasizes the significance of childlike faith and caring for both literal children and adults who are vulnerable. Jesus calls us to embrace the innocence and enchantment of childhood, encouraging us to guard each other's faith and avoid...
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C.A.R.E. pt 1 - Life of Jesus 47
In this message, we delve into Jesus' teachings about caring for the church's dysfunctional family, particularly focusing on the childlike humility required to be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Drawing from Jesus' fourth discourse in Matthew 18, we explore the call to become like…
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Childlike - Life of Jesus 46
Embracing Childlike Humility: Unlocking True Greatness in the KingdomJoin us in this enlightening message where we delve into the profound lessons of childlike humility as taught in Matthew 18:1-5. Through personal stories and reflections, Julie explores the importance of traits such as…
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Jesus Unveiled - Life of Jesus 45
This message explores the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus reveals his divine nature to his disciples Peter, James, and John. It delves into Peter's journey of misunderstanding and moments of denial, illustrating how Jesus continues to guide and teach them. It emphasizes the visual...
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Get behind me Satan - Life of Jesus 44
In this message, explore the moment when Jesus sternly rebukes Peter by calling him 'Satan' for attempting to redirect Jesus away from the path of suffering and crucifixion. We delve into Peter's well-intentioned but misguided effort to prevent Jesus from facing the crucifixion and explains the...
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Journey with Jesus to Hell - Life of Jesus 43
In this message, delve into the showdown between Jesus and the Pharisees and Sadducees, and understand the deeper implications of asking for signs. Discover how earthly worries can hinder spiritual perception, highlighted through the disciples' concern over bread. Witness a significant moment at...
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How we come to Jesus - Life of Jesus 42
In this message, we look at the second dramatic showdown between Jesus and Jerusalem, the epitome of religious authority. We watch as Jesus challenges the old religious traditions and introduces a new understanding of God's presence and mercy. In this passage, we learn about Jesus's encounters…
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God's Dwelling Place - Life of Jesus 41
This message moves on from the encounter with the Canaanite woman seeking a miracle. Jesus used this moment to teach his disciples about inclusion, equality, and mercy. As Jesus moves on to the mountain with Gentiles, he reenacts a new Exodus and feeds 4,000, symbolizing the extension of God's...
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SCANDAL in Jerusalem, pt 3 - Life of Jesus 40
In the last message on the scandal in Jerusalem, we explore how Jesus's miracles reveal deeper truths about the relationship between law, religion, and divine life. We recount how Jesus reinterprets the Old Testament laws through the lens of divine mercy and love, illustrated by the interaction...
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SCANDAL in Jerusalem, pt 2 - Life of Jesus 39
Join us as we delve into the second part of the 'Scandal' series, exploring the high-stakes moments in Jesus' journey as recorded in Matthew's Gospel. We unpack Jesus' encounters with the high priest's envoys and His revolutionary teachings on defilement and divine love. Witness how Jesus'…
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SCANDAL in Jerusalem, pt 1 - Life of Jesus 38
This episode delves into 'Scandal: Part One,' where we explore two miracles involving the 'tassel' of Jesus' clothing in the Gospel of Matthew. The episodes focus on spiritual healing and defilement, showcasing how divine love transforms even the worst students like Peter. The first miracle...
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Worst students ever!!! - Life of Jesus 37
This episode delves into the often misguided actions of Jesus' disciples, showcasing them as examples of what not to do. From questioning Jesus' use of parables to doubting His provision, we explore their missteps and how they serve to illustrate God's patience and love. Through the feeding of…
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They got it! Oh, no they didn't - Life of Jesus 36
The message discusses the seven parables of Matthew 13, emphasizing how they teach about the internal struggle between good and bad within oneself. It asserts that Jesus' purpose is to purify individuals like precious metal, not to separate people against each other. Pastor Jason reflects on how...
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Finally! We're Here! - Life of Jesus 35
In this message, Pastor Jason dives into the concluding parables of Jesus, emphasizing their role in challenging our 'us versus them' mentality and urging us to trust the Master over our own understanding. Through a detailed exploration of the parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the...
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Concluding the Parables - Life of Jesus 34
In this message, we revisit the parables of Jesus, with an emphasis on the challenges and depth they present. Contrary to initial plans, the discussion extends into a multi-part series to thoroughly explore the significance and teachings of parables. This week we reflect on the purpose and nature...
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This is the podcast for Narrative Church, located in Tigard, OR.
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