Blessed are the Imperfect, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.
02/26/23 • 30 min
Blessed are the Imperfect, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: The Lives We Actually Have A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 4.23-24, 5.1-5.
About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.
Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.
At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.
We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.
Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.
Keywords:
jesus, blessed, people, life, pot, imperfections, god, world, bride, flaws, blessings, crack, perfect, groom, light, wedding, held, grief, spiritual, pain, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon
Featuring:
Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests
Blessed are the Imperfect, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: The Lives We Actually Have A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 4.23-24, 5.1-5.
About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.
Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.
At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.
We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.
Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.
Keywords:
jesus, blessed, people, life, pot, imperfections, god, world, bride, flaws, blessings, crack, perfect, groom, light, wedding, held, grief, spiritual, pain, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon
Featuring:
Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests
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In the Eyes of Another – Parable of the Good Samaritan, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 10.25-37.
About the Series, Seeking: Seeking a deeper and more spacious faith through the stories of Jesus. In this series, we focus on Jesus's parables to promote a deeper, more spacious faith and challenge rigid beliefs. Jesus urged to live in a more spacious way by contrasting societal norms with the kingdom of God values.
Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.
At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.
We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.
Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.
Keywords:
jesus, samaritan, bill, compassion, listening, god, story, neighbor, hated, people, love, reveal, christ, priest, mercy, temple, question, presbyterian, good samaritan, samaritans, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon
Featuring:
Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests
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Curiosity is a valuable trait we often lose with age. Nicodemus struggled to understand Jesus because he was limited by his preconceptions. Living well means embracing uncertainty and remaining open to new ideas.
About the Series, The Lives We Actually Have: We often think spirituality is waiting until some future date when our lives are less of a mess; when the problems are overcome and the conflict is resolved; when the anxiety and fear are quieted; when the doubts and questions are answered; when our bodies ache less; when the pain and grief soften. Our days are complicated by feelings and frustrations that don’t seem altogether spiritual. During this Season of Lent as we walk with Jesus, we will lean into the promise that in the actual days we live – pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage days – there are hidden blessings.
Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.
At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.
We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.
Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.
Featuring:
Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests
A Spacious Christianity - Blessed are the Imperfect, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski.
Transcript
Thanks for joining us. We had First Presbyterian practice what we call a spacious Christianity, where we remind each other of our essential goodness. Because it's so easy to forget that in this world where all are welcome, and diversity is celebrated, where doubts and questions are a gift that lead us into deeper conversations where vulnerability is a strength and your tears are wholly where we encourage each other to live the spacious and radical love of Jesus so tha
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