http://pearlchurch.com/about/sermons/ en-us Copyright 2010 Pearl Church Weekly sermons from Pearl Church Pearl Church Pearl Church Sermons is a weekly podcast featuring sermons recorded at Pearl Church of Portland, Oregon. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Pearl Church Sermons is a weekly podcast featuring sermons recorded at Pearl Church of Portland, Oregon. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Pearl Church info@pearlchurch.org no Mike Roth The story of the church is a story about the kingdom of heaven breaking into this world. It is an inspiring story; it is a beautiful story. It is a story we are invited to participate in right now. The story of the church is a story about the kingdom of heaven breaking into this world. It is an inspiring story; it is a beautiful story. It is a story we are invited to participate in right now. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_08_29__Acts_Revelation.mp3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:45:01 -0400 26:46 Season After Pentecost, The Story of the Church, Acts-Revelation Mike Roth The story of scripture is a story in which we see God in passionate pursuit of people. He creates people, walks with and talks to people; He chastens, corrects, and redirects people; He chases, hopes for, and invites people into communion with him. The story of scripture is a story in which we see God in passionate pursuit of people. He creates people, walks with and talks to people; He chastens, corrects, and redirects people; He chases, hopes for, and invites people into communion with him. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_08_22__Acts_1.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:48:00 -0400 40:31 Season After Pentecost, The Story of the Bible, Genesis-Acts Jonathan Guest Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_08_15__Luke_5.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:34:00 -0400 26:51 Season After Pentecost, Oversight Team, Four Metaphors, Fishers of Persons Dave Duff Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/080810__Matthew_5_John_14and15.mp3 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:05:01 -0400 32:26 Season After Pentecost, Oversight Team, Four Metaphors, Salt and Light, Branch to Vine Ian & Melissa Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. Every year the Oversight Team takes a few weeks to keep Pearl's purpose to truly worship and follow Jesus at the forefront of our heart and mind. This purpose anchors all that we do. It influences that which we dream about. It has shaped us, is shaping us, and will shape us. If we are able to just a few things well, let it be truly worshiping the Lord and giving our lives away to follow after Jesus. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_08_01__John_4_and_10.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:19:00 -0400 24:12 Season After Pentecost, Oversight Team, Worship, Follow Jesus, Four Metaphors, The Good Shepherd Mike Roth The stories of Joppa are horrifying but the lessons there are beautiful. So beautiful are the lessons in Joppa that they might even change the heart of God's people. And perhaps, these people of God might even begin to hope and expect anew that the Lord will enter into the chaos, judgment, boundaries, and temptation today. The stories of Joppa are horrifying but the lessons there are beautiful. So beautiful are the lessons in Joppa that they might even change the heart of God's people. And perhaps, these people of God might even begin to hope and expect anew that the Lord will enter into the chaos, judgment, boundaries, and temptation today. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_07_25__Acts10.mp3 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:11:00 -0400 31:28 Season After Pentecost, Biblical Theology of the Coastlands, Jonah, Joppa, Acts, Peter, Hope, Chaos, Judgment, Boundaries, Tempt John Ross In the middle of our series examining the sea and the coastlands, Pearl Church gets a visit from the apostle Peter. Telling us his story, he suggests that even when we have failed Jesus we still belong at his table and involved with ministry. Further, he suggests that we might be called to become fishers of people as well; those who return to the sea and call others who have failed and given up back to faith and community. In the middle of our series examining the sea and the coastlands, Pearl Church gets a visit from the apostle Peter. Telling us his story, he suggests that even when we have failed Jesus we still belong at his table and involved with ministry. Further, he suggests that we might be called to become fishers of people as well; those who return to the sea and call others who have failed and given up back to faith and community. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_07_18_The_Bible_Peters_Story.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:36:01 -0400 00:35:50 Faith, Biblical Theology, Homeless, "I was totally right", Grace, Simon, Peter, Simon-Peter, Rooster Mike Roth In Matthew chapters 14-15, Jesus finds himself surrounded by followers who struggle to believe. It isn't until an unexpected Canaanite woman shows-up, astounds Jesus by her faith, and in so doing sets an example for us all. In Matthew chapters 14-15, Jesus finds himself surrounded by followers who struggle to believe. It isn't until an unexpected Canaanite woman shows-up, astounds Jesus by her faith, and in so doing sets an example for us all. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_07_11_Mathew_14to15_Astounding_Fa.mp3 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:54:00 -0400 00:31:43 Faith, Biblical Theology, Dogs and Scraps, Cannanite Mike Roth Genesis 6-8 tells of an ark, a flood, and a rainbow. It is also the beginning of an idea: that God comes near and saves through the ark when the seas rage. Wouldn't it be great if that ark existed today? Genesis 6-8 tells of an ark, a flood, and a rainbow. It is also the beginning of an idea: that God comes near and saves through the ark when the seas rage. Wouldn't it be great if that ark existed today? http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_07_04_Genesis_6to8_The_Ark.mp3 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:57:00 -0400 00:29:24 Biblical theology, Noah, Moses, Jesus, Lucky charms, they're always after me lucky charms Mike Roth Why do we face chaos and temptation? Could God possibly have a hand in this? What are we to learn? By looking at three stories in scripture, we find that we are not alone and that the chaos and temptation might just be that which we do not expect: an opportunity for God's presence and power to be revealed. Why do we face chaos and temptation? Could God possibly have a hand in this? What are we to learn? By looking at three stories in scripture, we find that we are not alone and that the chaos and temptation might just be that which we do not expect: an opportunity for God's presence and power to be revealed. http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/10_06_27_Exodus_14_Parting_the_Water.mp3 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:59:01 -0400 00:33:18 Parting the Waters, Exodus, Manna, Egypt