http://www.imagodeicommunity.com Teaching of Lead Pastor Rick McKinley of Imago Dei Community in Portland OR. Rick is author of "Jesus in the Margins" and "This Beautiful Mess: Conversations on the Kingdom". www.imagodeicommunity.com en Teaching of Lead Pastor Rick McKinley of Imago Dei Community in Portland OR. Rick is author of "Jesus in the Margins" and "This Beautiful Mess: Conversations on the Kingdom". www.imagodeicommunity.com Imago Dei no Imago Dei Community Podcast justin@monkdevelopment.com ℗ & © 2009 Imago Dei 720 Eric Knox casts a vision for a united, biblical community that is a clearer depiction of Christ because of its diversity. Teaching from Eph. 2:11-22, we discover the power of the Gospel to break down barriers between us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/diverse-but-not-divided http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/diverse-but-not-divided.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:46:03 CDT Eric Knox casts a vision for a united, biblical community that is a clearer depiction of Christ because of its diversity. Teaching from Eph. 2:11-22, we discover the power of the Gospel to break down barriers between us. law,gospel,community,trinity 45:56 Teaching from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Pastor Rick challenges the community to turn away from evil and set our hearts on Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/hearts-set-on-christ http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/hearts-set-on-christ.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:07:29 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians salvation,evil,heart,wilderness 46:24 Pastor Rick teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 where the Apostle Paul challenges Christ-followers to follow Jesus' example: to lay down our rights in order to share the Gospel with others. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/laying-down-our-rights http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/laying-down-our-rights.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:47:25 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians freedom,rights,love,evangelism,community 42:48 Pastor Rick addresses the question, "What do we do with our 'freedom' and 'individual rights' when we live in biblical community?" (1 Corinthians 8) http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/freedom-and-rights http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/freedom-and-rights.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:38:43 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians freedom,rights,love,community,knowledge 38:27 Pastor Rick ends our series, "Leaving the Empire," by challenging our expectations for what our worshiping community should be. Drawing from Moses' last sermons to Israel and from the example of the Early Church, we are reminded that God is central and transformation is to be expected. (Deut. 6:4-5; Deut. 8:3; Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:6) http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-center-of-the-worshiping-community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-center-of-the-worshiping-community.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 16:57:30 CDT Rick Mckinley Recession economy,community,transformation,shema 37:47 Pastor Rick contrasts the slavery of our affluence with the freedom of God's abundance. Jesus is the Bread of Life. (Jn 6:10-15, 53-59) http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-call-to-freedom http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-call-to-freedom.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 20:52:07 CDT Rick Mckinley Recession bread_of_life,economy 36:02 Pastor Rick invites us into a meditation on the story of redemption as depicted in the communion bread and wine. Through poetry and scripture, prayers of confession and repentance, the community reflects on the reality of the Gospel. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/experiencing-the-story http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/experiencing-the-story.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 21:48:16 CDT Rick Mckinley Recession redemption,gospel,communion,story 32:48 Rick continues to contrast "Empire" and "Kingdom" life (Ex. 5:1-9; Isa. 55:1-2). Issuing a call to prayer, he challenges the church to seek God and to pursue unity. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-call-to-community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-call-to-community.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 21:27:02 CDT Rick Mckinley Recession economy,recession,unity,community 37:32 Kyle Costello shares what it means to truly be known in the context of biblical community. Framed by the love of God that casts out fear, the Church becomes a place of honesty and grace that offers hope in a broken world. (I John 4:16-21) http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/there-is-no-fear-in-love http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/there-is-no-fear-in-love.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:53:39 CDT Kyle Costello Recession economy,recession,love,community 35:43 Pastor Rick McKinley looks at the current economic situation and how we can respond as a biblical and faithful community. Examining texts from Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, and the Gospel of John, we discover that God is our benevolent King who provides for all our needs. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/gods-abundance-in-an-empire-of-recession http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/jesus-the-church-and-a-recession.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:31:30 CDT Rick Mckinley Recession wilderness,recession,economy,manna 37:12 Rick leads us in the celebration of Resurrection Sunday by looking at Matthew 28:1-10. He shows us how we can see the resurrection life of Christ when we look through the lenses of faith, hope, love, and Christ's kingly reign. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-is-risen-indeed http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-is-risen-indeed.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:04:47 CDT Rick Mckinley Rick leads us in the celebration of Resurrection Sunday by looking at Matthew 28:1-10. He shows us how we can see the resurrection life of Christ when we look through the lenses of faith, hope, love, and Christ's kingly reign. 32:13 Rick delves into John 14:15-31 to look at the relationship that God has with himself in the Trinity. Rick then encourages us to see ourselves invited into the midst of that relationship and to see the peace that comes from our belonging to God. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-trinity http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-trinity.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:12:23 CDT Rick Mckinley Rick delves into John 14:15-31 to look at the relationship that God has with himself in the Trinity. Rick then encourages us to see ourselves invited into the midst of that relationship and to see the peace that comes from our belonging to God. 46:01 Rick looks at Romans 5:8-11 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 to show us how we have been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/reconciled-with-god http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/reconciled-with-god.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:40:42 CDT Rick Mckinley Rick looks at Romans 5:8-11 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 to show us how we have been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. 41:20 Rick steps away from the 1 Corinthians series to look at 1 John 4:10. He describes how to properly understand Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross by understanding both God's love for humanity and wrath towards sin. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/this-is-love http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/this-is-love.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:29:57 CDT Rick Mckinley Rick steps away from the 1 Corinthians series to look at 1 John 4:10. He describes how to properly understand Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross by understanding both God's love for humanity and wrath towards sin. 33:26 Kyle Costello looks at aspects of authentic community using Acts 2:42-47. He explains how affinity shouldn't be the foundation of a true community, rather, the foundation should be an understanding of the body of Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/authentic-community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/authentic-community.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:23:38 CDT Kyle Costello Kyle Costello looks at aspects of authentic community using Acts 2:42-47. He explains how affinity shouldn't be the foundation of a true community, rather, the foundation should be an understanding of the body of Christ. 33:48 The 1 Corinthians series continues with chapter 7 and Paul's teaching on marriage and divorce. Rick exhorts us not to approach the issue from a set of rules, rather, to continue to ask the question, "How can I best please Jesus?" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-710-243940 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/divorce-and-marriage.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:45:55 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 43:26 Rick navigates the difficult terrain of 1 Corinthians 7 and its teaching on singleness and marriage. He clarifies the context in which the Corinthian church would have received this teaching and urges us to ask the question, "How can I best serve Christ with my life?" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-78-9-25-38 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/corinthians-7marriage-and-singleness.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:25:45 CST Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 42:14 Luke and Heather lead us into the lent season with individual considerations for the preparation toward and anticipation of Easter Sunday. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/preparation-and-anticipation-of-lent http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/preparation-and-anticipation.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:04:42 CST Luke Hendrix and Heather Thomas Luke and Heather lead us into the lent season with individual considerations for the preparation toward and anticipation of Easter Sunday. 41:34 Rick expounds on Paul's exhortations concerning marriage in Corinthians chapter 7. He encourages us to consider how Christ gave His life for the church- His bride- as the model for a God ordained 'mutually giving' marriage. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-71-9 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/corinthians-71-9.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:13:06 CST Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 30:28 Luke walks us through Paul's comments on sexual immorality. A proper understanding of healthy sexuality starts with submission to God as our authority and incorporates the knowledge of who our bodies belong to. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-612-20 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/corinthians-612-20.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:18:17 CST Luke Hendrix 1 Corinthians 44:46 Rick uses Paul's directions in 1 Corinthians 6 to show the proper way that mediation should occur between believers in Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-61-11 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/chapter-61-11.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:42:50 CST Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 37:12 Garry Friesen uses illustrations from 1 Corinthians and his own life to remind us that success shouldn't be the goal for a follower of Christ, rather, faithfulness with what God has given us should be our aim. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/good-and-faithful-servant http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/good-and-faithful-servant.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:05:06 CST Garry Friesen Garry Friesen uses illustrations from 1 Corinthians and his own life to remind us that success shouldn't be the goal for a follower of Christ, rather, faithfulness with what God has given us should be our aim. 37:56 Pastor Rick takes us through the fifth chapter of 1 Corinthians and looks at what it means to be a genuinely loving community that is willing to judge each other for the health of the church and the glory of Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-chapter-5 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/chapter-5-second-try.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:57:15 CST Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 39:52 Luke extends the Advent Conspiracy series a week longer by looking at 'The Scandalon' from Isaiah- a stone on which to stumble and a rock of offense. He uses this passage to show how God comes near even in the midst of trouble. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/god-with-us-the-scandalon http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-scandalon.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:34:53 CST Luke Hendrix Advent Conspiracy 34:10 Jake Hendrix uses Jesus' response to the question, "Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar?", to emphasize what our response should be to the statement, "Render to God what is God's". In light of the truth that we are made in the image of God, the Imago Dei, we are to offer up our whole life to God. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/bearing-the-image-of-god-matthew-2215-22 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/bearing-the-image-of-god.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:59:47 CST Jake Hendrix Jake Hendrix uses Jesus' response to the question, "Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar?", to emphasize what our response should be to the statement, "Render to God what is God's". In light of the truth that we are made in the ... 33:36 We conclude the 'Advent Conspiracy' series with the theme of Emmanuel, 'God with us'. Rick takes us through the many times and ways that God has drawn near to His people. Chris Seay also gives a report from this past year's Advent Conspiracy. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/god-with-us http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/god-with-us-dec-28th.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:43:39 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 28:38 During the Christmas Eve service at Evangel, Rick speaks on the culmination of the Advent season. He draws illustrations from our recent weather conditions, as well as, from the lives of the sheperds in Bethlehem. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christmas-eve-service http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christmas-eve-service.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:22:14 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 18:16 In the first and only service of the day, Rick interviews three of the elders in regard to the third theme of our Advent season- 'Love All'. Garry, Luke, and Matt discuss several scripture references that show the heart of Christ toward the world. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-all http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-all.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:20:49 CST Rick with Elders Advent Conspiracy 43:48 Heather Thomas walks us through John chapter 1 with specific focus on the light entering into darkness. Christ, as the Light of the world, comes into our darkness to remind us that we are eternally desired by God the Father. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/give-more http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/give-more.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:04:45 CST Heather Thomas Advent Conspiracy 26:01 Rick launches the Advent Conspiracy series with the first of four themes- "spend less". He uses Matthew chapter 2 as the groundwork for how we should react to the cultural forces of our day. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/spend-less http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/spend-less.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:30:05 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 34:40 Rick transitions back into the 1 Corinthians series with an analysis of chapter 4. He uses Paul's teaching to cover numerous facets of church leadership. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-chapter-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/1-corinthians-chapter-4.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:17:06 CST Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 32:04 Rick uses Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3 to explain the role of deacons in the body of Christ and to walk us through the process of how they were chosen. Eric Brown then introduces each of the new deacons and mentions individual elements of their character. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/installation-of-deacons http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/installation-of-deacons.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:01:53 CST Rick Mckinley Rick uses Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3 to explain the role of deacons in the body of Christ and to walk us through the process of how they were chosen. Eric Brown then introduces each of the new deacons and mentions individual elements of their character. 28:53 Dr. Pamela Reeve, 92, tells the story of the love of Jesus that has sustained her throughout life. She exhorts us to hang on to Christ and also compares the parable of the true vine with our lives. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/jesus-loves-me http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/jesus-loves-me.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:44:13 CST Pamela Reeve Dr. Pamela Reeve, 92, tells the story of the love of Jesus that has sustained her throughout life. She exhorts us to hang on to Christ and also compares the parable of the true vine with our lives. 40:18 Gary Haugen, founder and president of International Justice Mission, shares his heart regarding injustice around the world. He gives practical ways that we as the body of Christ can be the answer to that injustice. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/unfamiliar-passions-of-god http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/unfamiliar-passions-of-god.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:15:40 CST Gary Haugen Gary Haugen, founder and president of International Justice Mission, shares his heart regarding injustice around the world. He gives practical ways that we as the body of Christ can be the answer to that injustice. justice,social_justice,slavery 39:44 Rick takes us through the third chapter of 1 Corinthians as we look at Paul's exhortation to the Corinthian church to become more mature in Christ. Rick uses Paul's teaching to show us that the church isn't just another human organization. Rather, it is built on the foundation of Jesus Christ, and God is the one who makes it grow. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1-corinthians-chapter-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/corinthians-chapter-3.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:45:18 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 37:04 Rick contrasts the wisdom of this age with the wisdom that we receive from the Spirit of God. Though we have been formed by the wisdom of our age regarding issues of money, sex, and power, we can be transformed by delighting in the mind of Christ and the wisdom revealed by the Spirit. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-wisdom-of-god-1-corinthians-21-16 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-wisdom-of-god.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:41:35 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 33:06 We take a break from the Corinthians series to launch 'Advent Conspiracy' for this year. Rick walks us through how the religion of consumerism has highjacked the advent season and how we can get it back by placing our worship in Emmanuel, God with us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/advent-conspiracy.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:46:59 CDT Rick Mckinley We take a break from the Corinthians series to launch 'Advent Conspiracy' for this year. Rick walks us through how the religion of consumerism has highjacked the advent season and how we can get it back by placing our worship in Emmanuel, God with us. 38:42 Jake Hendrix takes a look at 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and continues to contrast the wisdom of God with the wisdom of mankind. He also uses the story of Moses and the bronze serpent from Numbers chapter 21 as an illustration of God using the foolish things to confound the wise. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-foolishness-of-god http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-foolishness-of-god.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:13:49 CDT Jake Hendrix 1 Corinthians 27:08 Rick examines 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and contrasts the wisdom of God and the wisdom of man. The cross of Christ appears foolish to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to those who are being saved. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-the-wisdom-and-power-of-god http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-the-power-and-wisdom-of-god.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:09:16 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 37:39 We continue the series on 1 Corinthians and explore the question that Paul poses in chapter 1- "Is Christ divided?" Rick presents Paul's solid argument that we must be united in Christ through His death, burial, and resurrection. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-crucified http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-crucified.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:29:26 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 42:21 Rick provides an introduction to the series on 1 Corinthians and describes the state of the church of Corinth when Paul wrote this letter. Suprisingly, Paul doesn't begin the letter with criticisms of this wayward churh, rather, he opens the letter with encouragement and confidence in Christ's power to transform them. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/a-persevering-faith http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/a-perservering-faith.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:50:00 CDT Rick Mckinley 1 Corinthians 38:41 Jake Hendrix uses the book of Hebrews to remind us that Christ can relate with our suffering because he became human. We can look on Christ as both our powerful savior and as one who calls us His brothers and sisters. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-our-brother http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-our-brother.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:10:33 CDT Jake Hendrix Jake Hendrix uses the book of Hebrews to remind us that Christ can relate with our suffering because he became human. We can look on Christ as both our powerful savior and as one who calls us His brothers and sisters. 33:34 Clark explores Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches in John 15. He encourages us to allow the true vine, Jesus, to produce fruit through us, the branches, as we stay connected to Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-vine-makes-grapes http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-vine-makes-grapes.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:01:35 CDT Clark Blakeman Clark explores Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches in John 15. He encourages us to allow the true vine, Jesus, to produce fruit through us, the branches, as we stay connected to Christ. 36:00 Josh Butler returns from Africa to challenge us to see those around the world as our family rather than a project. He then interviews his wife, Holly, and the Kearns family concerning their experiences in Africa. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/stories-of-our-family-in-africa http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/stories-from-africa.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:43:26 CDT Josh Butler returns from Africa to challenge us to see those around the world as our family rather than a project. He then interviews his wife, Holly, and the Kearns family concerning their experiences in Africa. 36:00 Rick extends the 'Prayers for you' series one more week to take a look at the prayer Jesus offers Peter in Luke 22. In this prayer Jesus doesn't pray that Peter never fails; instead he prays that when he fails, his faith will be strengthened and he will turn back to Jesus. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/prayers-for-you-part-5 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/prayers-for-you-part-5.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:41:13 CDT Rick Mckinley Prayers for you 36:18 Rick concludes the 'Prayers for You' series with Paul's prayer in Colossians chapter 1. Through Paul's teaching in Colossians we come to understand that living a life worthy of the Kingdom of God isn't based on what we do for God, but rather believing in what Christ has done and what Christ is now doing in and through us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/prayers-for-you-part-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/prayers-for-you-part-4.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:24:05 CDT Rick Mckinley Prayers for you 36:10 The 'Prayers for You' series continues with Phillipians 1:3-11. Just as God reigned over the kings and kingdoms of Paul's era, so He reigns over the powers that seek to bind us with fear today. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/prayers-for-you-part-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/prayers-for-you-part-3.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:56:39 CDT Rick Mckinley Prayers for you 31:31 Rick continues the series on prayer with Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. Applying the heart of this prayer to our lives starts with the understanding that because the Spirit of Christ dwells in us we are united in His glorious kingdom. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/prayers-for-you-part-2- http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/a-prayer-for-you-part-2.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:51:32 CDT Rick Mckinley Prayers for you 34:41 Rick begins the series on prayer with a glimpse into Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1. He uses this prayer to refocus our attention from the 'how' and 'what' of prayer to the 'who' we are praying to. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/a-prayer-for-knowing-jesus http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/a-prayer-for-knowing-jesus.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:19:24 CDT Rick Mckinley Prayers for you 35:50 Luke details the teaching of Paul in 2 Corinthians 2 in regard to suffering and sorrow. Just as Paul speaks of the fragrance of Christ, Luke expounds on the idea of that aroma being life to some and death to others. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-aroma-of-life-or-the-smell-of-death http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-aroma-of-life-or-the-smell-of-death.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:57:55 CDT Luke Hendrix Luke details the teaching of Paul in 2 Corinthians 2 in regard to suffering and sorrow. Just as Paul speaks of the fragrance of Christ, Luke expounds on the idea of that aroma being life to some and death to others. 34:20 Luke interviews the Rwandan musical team Hindurwa, which means 'be changed', who share with us their stories of Christ's redemption during the genocide in Rwanda. Luke then expounds on the Imago Dei perspective that we are all witnesses of God's glory who should be active in missional living. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/imago-deis-global-perspective http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/global-perspective.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:35:31 CDT Luke Hendrix Luke interviews the Rwandan musical team Hindurwa, which means 'be changed', who share with us their stories of Christ's redemption during the genocide in Rwanda. Luke then expounds on the Imago Dei perspective that we are all witnesses of God's ... 33:12 Heather Thomas uses 1 Corinthians 12 to teach us about the gifts that the Spirit bestows on all believers. She encourages us to seek out what giftings we have through the Spirit and to use those gifts for the common good of the body of Christ. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-in-ten-thousand-places http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-in-ten-thousand-places.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:01:19 CDT Heather Thomas Heather Thomas uses 1 Corinthians 12 to teach us about the gifts that the Spirit bestows on all believers. She encourages us to seek out what giftings we have through the Spirit and to use those gifts for the common good of the body of Christ. 26:46 Rick interviews the Kearns family in advance of their trip to Africa and then invites Luis Palau to share the story of God's calling in his life. Luis testifies to the transforming power of Christ, and exhorts us to share the gospel of Christ with the world around us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/inside-out-part-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/inside-out-part-4.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:05:29 CDT Inside Out 55:06 Rick concludes the Inside Out series with a closer look at the other two core values of Imago Dei: Worship and Missional Living. Missional Living starts and ends with worship of our God, and true worship will spill over into acts of service. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/inside-out-part-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/inside-out-part-3.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:33:37 CDT Rick Mckinley Inside Out 45:48 The Inside Out series continues with a deeper understanding of two core values of Imago Dei: Truth and Community. The only foundation for any God breathed community is the Truth incarnate- Jesus Christ Himself. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/inside-out-part-2 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/inside-out-part-2.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:53:10 CDT Rick Mckinley Inside Out 52:16 In the first message of our four week series titled Inside Out, Rick begins by helping us remember how we started, who we are, and who God has called us to be. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/inside-out http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/inside-out.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:58:27 CDT Rick Mckinley In the first message of our four week series titled Inside Out, Rick begins by helping us remember how we started, who we are, and who God has called us to be. 51:26 Garry concludes the 'Word of God' series with an overview of two important factors in the preservation of scripture through the years- transmission and canonicity. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/truth-and-meaning-preserved http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/truth-and-meaning-preserved.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 18:45:37 CDT The Word of God 41:54 Garry continues the series on the 'Word of God' with a look at the parallels between the Incarnated Word and the Inspired Word. As Christ was fully God / fully human so can scripture be fully Divine / fully human. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/truth-and-meaning-incarnated http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/truth-and-meaning-incarnated.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 18:25:05 CDT The Word of God 36:46 Garry Friesen begins our series on the Word of God with an eye on the Word Himself- Jesus Christ. He exhorts us to know and believe the scriptures and to follow Jesus' lead into the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the rest of the New Testament. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/truth-and-meaning http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/truth-and-meaning.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:11:44 CDT The Word of God 38:32 Rick concludes the Life of David series by looking at David's prayers in 2 Samuel 7 and 23. When we are tempted to try to 'pay God back' for His abounding kindness, we should look to David's words and remember that God desires a father/child relationship with us rather than a servant/master relationship. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-heart-of-the-matter-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-heart-of-the-matter-rugged-spirituality.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 17:02:15 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David 31:22 Rick takes a look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 and finds David trying to play God in his kingdom. God sends a message through Nathan the prophet to move David from sin to conviction to confession and on to reconciliation. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/playing-god-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/playing-god-rugged-spirituality.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:27:36 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David 40:28 Rick takes a look at the actions of Uzzah, Michal, and David in 2 Samuel chapter 6 and asks the question, "What is our response to the living and active God who reigns over all?" Do we try to put God in a box, do we stand off at a distance and criticize, or do we dance the dance of humble worship? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/god-in-a-box-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/rugged-spirituality-part-4--god-in-a-box.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:48:42 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David 34:42 Rick continues the 'life of David' series with a look at David's fleeing from Saul in the wilderness. Rugged spirituality doesn't mean avoiding the wilderness or life's difficulties, rather, it teaches us to pray and trust in God in the midst of the wilderness. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/learning-from-the-wilderness-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-life-of-david-rugged-spirituality-part-3.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:45:18 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David 42:12 Pastor Rick looks at Goliath as a representative of the obstacles in our lives that threaten to keep us from believing in Gods promises. He challenges us to see that our ability to overcome has nothing to do with our own strength, but has everything to do with the God who is working out his salvation in us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/worshipping-warriors-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-life-of-david-rugged-spirituality-part-2.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:44:13 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David david,samuel,spirituality 29:59 Pastor Rick looks at the very practical faith of David that seemed to integrate all of his life into his faith. Pastor Rick challenges us to see all of our history and the situations we find ourselves in as ways God is shaping our hearts, and not just random circumstances that are obstacles to our faith. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/starting-with-god-rugged-spirituality http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/rugged-spirituality.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:42:56 CDT Rick Mckinley Life of David david,samuel,spirituality 38:50 During this celebration of Easter Sunday we learn that the resurrection life of Christ meets us where we are and 'draws near to walk with us'. We also hear the stories of God's redemptive plan in the lives of those being baptized today. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/journey-into-new-life http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/journey-into-new-life.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:41:52 CDT Rick Mckinley Journey to the Cross 26:58 Dr. Rick McKinley continues the 'Journey to the Cross' series with a look at Luke 9 and asks the question, "What does it mean to 'take up our cross'?" We should follow in the way of our Lord Jesus Christ and die to ourselves in order to allow the life of Christ to flow through us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/our-journey-to-the-cross http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/our-journey-to-the-cross.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:35:26 CDT Rick Mckinley Journey to the Cross 37:30 Rick explains to us that Christ's journey to the cross wasn't just about appeasing a moral law, but was primarily about reconciling and restoring a broken relationship between the Creator and His creation. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/pushing-past-just-being-forgiven http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/pushing-past-just-being-forgiven.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:19:40 CDT Rick Mckinley Journey to the Cross 36:16 Rick continues the 'Journey to the Cross' series with an in depth look at how Christ's suffering and death was just, complete, and eternally necessary for the forgiveness of our sins. Accepting these scriptural truths will lead us down the path of conviction, confession, repentance, redemption, and relationship with our Savior and Lord. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/why-did-jesus-have-to-die http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/why-did-jesus-have-to-die.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:54:17 CST Rick Mckinley Journey to the Cross 37:54 Benjamin Nkusi, our interim pastor from Rwanda, shares the story of how he came to a knowledge of Jesus as Saviour and how his ministry, ALARM, is helping in the reconciliation process around the world. Saah Joseph from Liberia also shares his story of God's providence in his life, as well as details about his church planting ministry. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/a-global-hope http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/a-global-hope.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:35:47 CST Journey to the Cross 52:08 John Perkins and Paul Metzger introduce us to their strategic ministry partnership, "Drum majors for Love, Truth, and Justice." They call us to pursue a theology of engagement, not disengagement, and for a movement of well-trained and educated Christian leaders who are passionately engaged in proclaiming the whole gospel of the Kingdom in word and deed, through the church, to the whole person, in the whole community. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-truth-and-justice http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-truth-and-justice.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:58:12 CST Journey to the Cross 27:02 Rick begins the "Journey to the Cross" series with a look at Christ's temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4. Through this passage we come to realize that Christ didn't come to immediately 'fix' the world, but rather, through worship of the One true God, to save the world from idolatry. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/beginning-in-the-wilderness http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/beginning-in-the-wilderness.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:59:15 CST Rick Mckinley Journey to the Cross 41:44 Rick wraps up the series on money with a further look at Luke 12. We invest our money, energy, and resources into the eternal kingdom of God not because it is 'spiritual' to do so but because it is wise and "where our treasure is, there will our heart be also". http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/money-god-eternity http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/money-god-eternity.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:59:54 CST Rick Mckinley Rick wraps up the series on money with a further look at Luke 12. We invest our money, energy, and resources into the eternal kingdom of God not because it is 'spiritual' to do so but because it is wise and "where our treasure is, there will ... 36:48 Rick uses Luke chapter 12 to warn us against the dangers of greed. Instead of saying, "what's mine is mine because of me", Rick implores us to say, "what's mine is God's because of God". http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-gospel-and-your-money http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-gospel-and-your-money.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:03:46 CST Rick Mckinley Rick uses Luke chapter 12 to warn us against the dangers of greed. Instead of saying, "what's mine is mine because of me", Rick implores us to say, "what's mine is God's because of God". 39:26 Rick takes a pause from the series on finance to look at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He invites us to listen to the prophetic voices in our culture and ask ourselves how we can continue the efforts for social justice. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/mlkjr-tribute http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/mlk-jr-tribute.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:57:46 CST Rick Mckinley Rick takes a pause from the series on finance to look at the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He invites us to listen to the prophetic voices in our culture and ask ourselves how we can continue the efforts for social justice. 35:28 Luke Hendrix speaks about giving from the standpoint of what motivates us to give. He uses II Corinthians 9 as a source of biblical mandates regarding giving. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/regular-sacrificial-joyful http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/regular-sacrificial-joyful.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:08:16 CST Luke Hendrix Luke Hendrix speaks about giving from the standpoint of what motivates us to give. He uses II Corinthians 9 as a source of biblical mandates regarding giving. 39:56 Don Miller shows us numerous ways in which hope has motivated individuals. He then uses Romans 5 and 8 to exhort us to put our hope in the eternal glory of God as Paul did in the midst of suffering. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/our-hope-in-the-eternal-glory-of-god- http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/our-hope-in-the-eternal-glory-of-god.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:30:05 CST Don Miller shows us numerous ways in which hope has motivated individuals. He then uses Romans 5 and 8 to exhort us to put our hope in the eternal glory of God as Paul did in the midst of suffering. 34:36 Chris Seay joins us from Ecclesia church in Houston, TX to wrap up the advent season. He contrasts the consumerism of our current culture to the way in which Christ sent out His disciples armed with vulnerability. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-yoke-of-christ-or-the-yoke-of-consumerism http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-yoke-of-christ-or-the-yoke-of-consumerism.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:40:28 CST Advent Conspiracy 30:56 Pastor Rick contrasts the lives of Simeon and Anna, who were eagerly awaiting the coming of the messiah and rejoiced at seeing him, with the vast majority of people who completely missed him, and asks us the questions, "How do we not miss Jesus when he shows up?, and How do we make this Christmas a Christmas of worship?" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/worship-the-baby http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/worshipthebaby.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:09:20 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 32:34 Rick takes a closer look at the actions of the Magi in the advent story and proceeds to ask us the question, "Is the advent story just one of many stories in your life or has it personally changed you?" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/worship-jesus-love-all http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/worship-jesus-love-all.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:29:42 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 28:18 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/jesus-and-the-empire http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/jesus-and-the-empire.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:49:23 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 35:58 Heather uses Matthew chapter 1 as a reference point to show that 'God is with us' and because He is, we have everything we need. She also points out that Christ didn't just come as King, but as the people's King. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/god-with-us http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/god-with-us.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:02:58 CDT Heather Thomas Advent Conspiracy 22:16 Rick interviews Clark from Imago Dei, Morgan Spurlock from "Super Size Me" and "What Would Jesus Buy?", and Stan from Living Water to get their perspectives on Advent Conspiracy. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-introduction http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/advent-conspiracy-introduction.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:27:07 CST Rick Mckinley Advent Conspiracy 49:50 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/an-antidote-for-idolatry http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/an-antidote-for-idolatry.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:46:51 CST Luke Hendrix Casting Down Idols 40:32 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/casting-down-idols-part-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/casting-down-idols-part-3.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:59:40 CST Rick Mckinley Casting Down Idols 29:28 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/casting-down-idols-part-2 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/casting-down-idols-part-2.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:09:50 CST Rick Mckinley Casting Down Idols 37:13 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/casting-down-our-idols http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/casting-down-our-idols.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:10:16 CST Rick Mckinley Casting Down Idols 42:52 As we celebrate seven years together as a church today, Rick walks us through the beginning of John 17 pointing out that it is all about knowing God, as opposed to knowing about God or trying to fix things for God. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/gods-faithfulness http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/gods-faithfulness.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:03:03 CDT Rick Mckinley As we celebrate seven years together as a church today, Rick walks us through the beginning of John 17 pointing out that it is all about knowing God, as opposed to knowing about God or trying to fix things for God. 36:10 In this final week of the series, Rick addresses the heart of the gospel answering the question “Why did Jesus die?” http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1000-conversations-part-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/1000-conversations-part-4.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:21:36 CDT Rick Mckinley 1000 Conversations 38:18 Jeff Marsh speaks about Christ's global kingdom and the role His followers play in proclaiming and displaying that kingdom. He also interviews several people to see what this global discipleship can look like. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/global-disciples http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/global-disciples.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:44:43 CDT Jeff Marsh speaks about Christ's global kingdom and the role His followers play in proclaiming and displaying that kingdom. He also interviews several people to see what this global discipleship can look like. 49:58 Rick continues the '1000 conversations' series with a look at John 14:6 and encourages us to be transformed from the inside out through the Jesus Way, the Jesus Truth, and the Jesus Life. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1000-conversations-part-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/1000-conversations-part-3.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:05:04 CDT Rick Mckinley 1000 Conversations 46:10 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1000-conversations-part-2 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/1000-conversations-part-2.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:57:44 CDT Rick Mckinley 1000 Conversations 36:20 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/1000-conversations-part-1 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/1000-conversations.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:34:38 CDT Rick Mckinley 1000 Conversations 35:54 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-portland-sept-9th http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-portland-9907.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:13:23 CDT Rick Mckinley 18:44 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/abraham-the-hope-of-our-faith http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/abraham-the-hope-of-our-faith.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:11:42 CDT Rick Mckinley Faith of Our Fathers 38:54 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/abraham-the-test-of-our-faith http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/abraham-the-test-of-our-faith.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:44:53 CDT Rick Mckinley Faith of Our Fathers 39:04 Rick uses God's call of Abraham as a backdrop for our own "faithful obedience" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-obedience-of-our-faith http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/faithful-obedience.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:02:13 CDT Rick Mckinley Faith of Our Fathers 41:04 Rick returns from vacation to share his thoughts on "Love Portland" http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-portland http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-portland.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:32:08 CDT Rick Mckinley Rick returns from vacation to share his thoughts on "Love Portland" 28:42 Luke Hendrix touches on the two greatest commandments: Love God, and Love Others http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-god-love-others http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-god-love-others.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:06:33 CDT Luke Hendrix Luke Hendrix touches on the two greatest commandments: Love God, and Love Others 46:06 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/us-missional-journey http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/missional-journey.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:12:18 CDT 42:25 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/us-worship--beauty http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/071507-cb-us-worship-and-beauty.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:55:52 CDT Clark Blakeman 33:53 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/us-truth--meaning http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/us-truth-meaning.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:02:12 CDT 34:08 A journey through the values of Imago Dei Community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/us--authentic-community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/us-authentic-community.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:04:50 CDT Rick Mckinley A journey through the values of Imago Dei Community community 40:14 In our cultural landscape fathering is an area filled with much pain, loss, and abuse. Something is missing. The void left when father’s parent badly only affirms the reality that every person is created to be fathered. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/fathers-day http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/fathersday07.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:00:20 CDT Rick Mckinley In our cultural landscape fathering is an area filled with much pain, loss, and abuse. Something is missing. The void left when father’s parent badly only affirms the reality that every person is created to be fathered. 43:14 God is opening the door to give us a glimpse into what he’s doing in the world, His cosmic plan of salvation. It’s interesting that our personal transformation and our ministry come from the same place: God’s invitation to let go of our own empire and join what God is doing. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/gods-justice http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/gods-justice-4.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:03:59 CDT Rick Mckinley God is opening the door to give us a glimpse into what he’s doing in the world, His cosmic plan of salvation. It’s interesting that our personal transformation and our ministry come from the same place: God’s invitation to let ... 45:16 We have been studying Isaiah 61 for several weeks now. We have been looking at how God meets us in the deep streams of life and brings transformation to us. This transformation occurs so that his glory and righteousness will be put on display for the world to see. But how will this happen? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/rebuilding http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/rebuilding.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:08:01 CDT Rick Mckinley We have been studying Isaiah 61 for several weeks now. We have been looking at how God meets us in the deep streams of life and brings transformation to us. This transformation occurs so that his glory and righteousness will be put on display for ... 44:10 Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the deep places where God wants to transform us. He is transforming us for a reason. What is that reason? Where are we headed? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/glory--righteousness http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/glory-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 01:37:45 CDT Rick Mckinley Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the deep places where God wants to transform us. He is transforming us for a reason. What is that reason? Where are we headed? 37:50 Finding Christ in despair, mourning, and the grieving process. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/comfort--mourning http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/comfort-mourning.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 15:41:23 CDT Rick Mckinley Finding Christ in despair, mourning, and the grieving process. 52:17 God has appointed Christ to provide freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Yet how many of us are stuck in addictions, habits, and sin? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/freedom-for-the-captive http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/freedom-for-the-captive.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 16:41:49 CDT Rick Mckinley God has appointed Christ to provide freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Yet how many of us are stuck in addictions, habits, and sin? 44:22 What we bank on for the fulfillment of our heart is extremely important. Most things we place our hope in are susceptible to leaving us confused, alone, and hurt when they fall apart. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-brokenhearted http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-brokenhearted.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 12:20:41 CDT Rick Mckinley What we bank on for the fulfillment of our heart is extremely important. Most things we place our hope in are susceptible to leaving us confused, alone, and hurt when they fall apart. 40:35 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/transformation-through-participation http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/transformation-through-participation.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:57:31 CDT Clark Blakeman 35:52 Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us. There is literal poverty. And there is spiritual poverty. All of us face poverty of one kind or another. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/good-news-to-the-poor http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/good-news-to-the-poor.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:52:47 CDT Rick Mckinley Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us. There is literal poverty. And there is spiritual poverty. All of us face poverty of one kind or another. 48:16 On Sunday, April 15, John Perkins spoke at Franklin High School. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/community http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/community.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:47:23 CDT On Sunday, April 15, John Perkins spoke at Franklin High School. 57:34 After the series on the prodigal son, we are left with the lingering question; "what does it mean to come home to the Father?" God is embracing us without any work on our part? Really? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/personal-transformation http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/transformation.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:35:54 CDT Rick Mckinley After the series on the prodigal son, we are left with the lingering question; "what does it mean to come home to the Father?" God is embracing us without any work on our part? Really? 53:10 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/resurrection-sunday http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/resurrection-sunday.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:07:45 CDT Rick Mckinley 14:48 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/rescuing-john-316 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/rescuing-jn-3-16.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:58:35 CDT Rick Mckinley 36:12 Dr. Paul Metzger joins us to speak on the glory of Jesus Christ. Dr. Metzger is a professor at Multnomah Biblical Seminary. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-glory-of-jesus-christ http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/glory-of-jesus-christ.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:30:45 CDT Dr. Paul Metzger joins us to speak on the glory of Jesus Christ. Dr. Metzger is a professor at Multnomah Biblical Seminary. 40:05 An invitation into the story of the scandalous love of a Father who is longing for you to come home. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/re-entry-part-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/reentry-pt4.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:01:13 CDT Rick Mckinley Re-Entry 43:45 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/re-entry-part-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/reentry-part3.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:37:15 CDT Rick Mckinley Re-Entry 41:03 An invitation into the story of the scandalous love of a Father who is longing for you to come home. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/re-entry-part-2 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/reentry-part-2.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:12:26 CST Rick Mckinley Re-Entry 42:52 An invitation into the story of the scandalous love of a Father who is longing for you to come home. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/re-entry-part-1 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/re-entry-pt1.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:57:18 CST Rick Mckinley Re-Entry 33:59 Rick returned from a 3 month sabbatical this week. He spent his time in the sermon reflecting on the experience. He realized again while he was away how desperately he needed the gospel as much as any other person at Imago Dei. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love--forgiveness http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love--forgiveness.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:23:01 CST Rick returned from a 3 month sabbatical this week. He spent his time in the sermon reflecting on the experience. He realized again while he was away how desperately he needed the gospel as much as any other person at Imago Dei. 50:49 In the story of Zacchaeus, Jesus brings salvation home to the most unlikely of characters. Salvation is Christ’s to offer...to be sure. In fact, Zacchaeus doesn’t even invite Jesus home... http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/bringing-jesus-home http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/bringing-jesus-home.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:20:08 CST In the story of Zacchaeus, Jesus brings salvation home to the most unlikely of characters. Salvation is Christ’s to offer...to be sure. In fact, Zacchaeus doesn’t even invite Jesus home... 31:51 Paul’s letter to the Philippians focuses on the centrality of Christ. Jesus, Christ, Lord, or Savior are mentioned 51 times in the 104 verses. Key themes include joy, humility, and peace. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/philippians-4 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/philippians-4.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:11:55 CST Philippians 38:31 Life is lived not by legalism or by lawless lust, but by pursuing Christ. A story from C.S. Lewis's The Voyage of the 'Dawn Treader' illustrated it... http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/philippians-3 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/philippians-3.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:06:42 CST Philippians 45:45 The culture of Philippi that Paul was writing to has much similarity to our current North American culture. It was a wealthy culture. It was a cultural hub. It was a place where citizenship held many advantages. Paul urges his followers... http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/philippians-2 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/philippians-2.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:50:02 CST Philippians 44:16 Note: Josh Butler's sermon last week, "The Artistic Creator", has been fixed and uploaded to the web. If you would like to download the complete version please click on the "Sermon Archive" link below. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/philippians-1 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/philippians-1.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:34:55 CST Luke Hendrix Philippians 57:29 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-artistic-creator http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-artistic-creator.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:15:05 CST 47:24 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/story http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/story.mp3 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:10:01 CST Donald Miller purpose 47:26 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/receiving-christ http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/receiving-christ.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:30:32 CST Luke Hendrix Advent 33:07 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/captivated-by-christ http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/captivated-by-christ.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:11:12 CST Advent 32:53 The book of John introduces Christ relationally, as part of the Trinity co-existing with God forever. John quickly moves to the point that this Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/the-relational-gift http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/the-relational-gift.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:27:45 CST Advent 45:18 Christ became poor so that we might become rich. In light of this, a way to enter into the advent story this year is to give away what we have to those in need. This is the very nature of God... http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/responding-to-the-advent-story http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/responding-to-the-advent-story.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:41:48 CST Jeff Marsh Advent 50:55 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/find--embrace-your-role-in-gods-story http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/find--embrace-your-role-in-gods-story.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:15:19 CST 27:02 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/stop-and-give-thanks http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/stop-and-give-thanks.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:04:19 CST Luke Hendrix 38:51 How does our current celebration of Christmas reflect Christ's incarnation? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/advent http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/advent-20062.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:03:36 CST Rick Mckinley How does our current celebration of Christmas reflect Christ's incarnation? christmas,advent 41:11 Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to post any audio from the sermon on 11/5/06. We apologize for this inconvenience! http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/rhythm Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:06:31 CST Rick Mckinley Ancient Pathways of Devotion Paul imitated Christ in several ways. First of all, he went to them. He initiated. He pursued. Second, Paul actually cared about them. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/incarnational-gospel http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/incarnational-gospel2.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:24:54 CST Paul imitated Christ in several ways. First of all, he went to them. He initiated. He pursued. Second, Paul actually cared about them. peace,gospel,incarnational 47:51 Doctrine is often accused of being dry, sterile, or even dead. But a true Christian doctrine is exactly the opposite. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/gospel-shaped-life http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/gospel-shaped-life-10.22.06.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:44:36 CDT Rick Mckinley Ancient Pathways of Devotion forgiveness,gospel 47:14 When the writer of Proverbs asks us to trust God in everything, is he asking for some type of blind faith? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/trust http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/trust-10.15.06.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:56:53 CDT Rick Mckinley Ancient Pathways of Devotion trust,fear 35:22 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/desire http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/desire.mp3 Sun, 08 Oct 2006 13:25:57 CDT Luke Hendrix Ancient Pathways of Devotion 48:04 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/cross-shaped-devotion http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/cross-shaped-devotion.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:32:34 CDT Rick Mckinley Ancient Pathways of Devotion cross 34:58 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/breathe http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/breathe.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:01:41 CDT Rick Mckinley Ancient Pathways of Devotion 42:04 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/forward http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/forward.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:21:50 CDT Rick Mckinley 52:00 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/christ-is-our-deliverer http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/christ-is-our-deliverer.mp3 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:47:25 CDT Rick Mckinley 43:06 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/inconvenient-christianity http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/inconvenient-christianity.mp3 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:05:32 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans gospel,mercy,grace 52:20 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/portrait-of-a-leaders-heart http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/portrait-of-a-leaders-heart.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:53:23 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans service,leadership 35:30 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/where-theology--photography-intersect-a-conversation-with-john-macmurray http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/where-theology-photography-intersect.mp3 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 18:01:07 CDT worship,nature,perspective,photography 40:49 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/freedom-in-faith http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/freedom-in-faith.mp3 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:09:58 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans freedom,faith 42:41 Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts small, like a seed. So often we are looking for the big things, because small seems insignificant. But it is precisely here, in the seemingly insignificant areas of our life, that the Kingdom of God is breaking in! http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/mustard-seed-kingdom http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/mustard-seed-kingdom.mp3 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 19:13:54 CDT Rick Mckinley Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts small, like a seed. So often we are looking for the big things, because small seems insignificant. But it is precisely here, in the seemingly insignificant areas of our life, that the Kingdom of God is ... 39:37 What does it look like for us to walk in the tension between service and proclamation? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/symmetrical-expression-of-christs-life http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/symmetrical-expression-of-christs-life.mp3 Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:56:01 CDT Clark Blakeman What does it look like for us to walk in the tension between service and proclamation? 43:34 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/cultural-renewal http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/erik-knox-cultural-renewal-071606.mp3 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:57:51 CDT 40:28 Aim at love and get the Law thrown in. Aim at Eternity and get the present thrown in. Aim at Christ and get purity thrown in. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/aim-at-love http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/garry-friesen-aim-at-love-07-09-06.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 18:33:32 CDT Romans aim,law,love,legalism 43:51 In our culture, we are taught to flee from situations where we are required to submit or subject ourselves to others. But it is Gods message to us through Pauls letter to the Romans that teaches us we are all subject to authority. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/respect-for-authority http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/respect-for-authority.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 15:20:20 CDT Luke Hendrix Romans government,sovereignty,authority,submit,subject 50:52 Our destination has been determined by God. In fact it is a destination we are unable to determine on our own. It is a God sized assignment, saving us and sanctifying us. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/controlling-your-destiny http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/controlling-your-destiny.mp3 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:44:50 CDT Rick Mckinley Our destination has been determined by God. In fact it is a destination we are unable to determine on our own. It is a God sized assignment, saving us and sanctifying us. big_stuff,worthy_life,predestined 41:55 This section of Romans speaks to us of how love should shape us into living sacrifices. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/love-must-be-sincere http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/love-must-be-sincere.mp3 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:04:27 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans love,sincere 43:48 God has pursued us into salvation, but he has also changed us deeply. If we are indeed a new humanity, no longer slaves to sin, how then shall we live? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/humble-participation http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/humble-participation.mp3 Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:33:32 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans humility 46:30 God shows Himself as merciful over and over again throughout the book of Romans. In chapter 12 there is clear instruction for what we can do in response to the mercy we have received. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/be-transformed http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/be-transformed.mp3 Sun, 28 May 2006 18:51:20 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans 48:25 Craig Gross, one of the founders of the XXX Church, tells his story about building this website and church which has become, what they refer to as the #1 Christian Porn site. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/xxx-church http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/xxx-church.mp3 Sun, 21 May 2006 19:50:40 CDT Craig Gross, one of the founders of the XXX Church, tells his story about building this website and church which has become, what they refer to as the #1 Christian Porn site. sin,xxx_church,pornography,porn 44:35 It is challenging to accept undeserved grace. This is partly because we, as humans, are not very good at receiving. We want to earn what we get. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/humble-worship-in-response http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/humble-worship-in-response.mp3 Sun, 14 May 2006 12:22:33 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans share_the_gospel,passionate_love,arrogance 47:41 God uses our stories to bring about Himself being exalted among the nations. We acknowledge as a church body that we do not have a full view of what is happening in other parts of the world and we seek to take a peer role in standing with others who are spreading the Gospel. http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/exalted-among-the-nations-interview-w-victor-cruz http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/exalted-among-the-nations-interview-with-victor-cruz.mp3 Sun, 07 May 2006 20:08:46 CDT Rick Mckinley God uses our stories to bring about Himself being exalted among the nations. We acknowledge as a church body that we do not have a full view of what is happening in other parts of the world and we seek to take a peer role in standing with others who ... complexity,simplicity,chiapas,mexico,global_missions 40:25 All humanity is under that wrath of God, yet in grace God has pursued us through Christ. This salvation comes through the Jews, as Christ was Jewish. This raises many questions about the state of Israel, and God's plan for her. Did God's plan fail? http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/chosen-by-god http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/chosen-by-god.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:24:18 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans election,promise_to_israel,mercy,justice,hardened_heart 46:23 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/aspiring http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/aspiring.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:41:54 CDT Rick Mckinley Romans 50:13 http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sermon/easter-sunday http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ekkmedia/easter-sunday.mp3 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:00:36 CDT Rick Mckinley Easter 40:23<