by Church @ 434 | Apr 24, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, Sacred Space, Sacred Wonderings, The Grind and the Glory
We’ve sanitized worship. We’ve made it clean, comfortable, and convenient. But the Bible presents a different picture. Step into the outer court of the tabernacle and stand before the altar of burnt offering—a place of blood, fire, and smoke. A place where forgiveness wasn’t just a feeling; it was a messy, costly, and intentional act.
This message contrasts the visceral reality of Old Testament sacrifice with our often-casual approach to God. By understanding what it truly meant to approach a holy God, we expose a critical weakness in modern faith: our tendency to serve God only when it fits our schedule. This is a call to move beyond a “drive-thru” faith and rediscover the power and purpose that only comes through genuine, costly sacrifice.
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by Church @ 434 | Apr 19, 2026 | Sacred Space
This week in Sacred Space we once again return to our look at The Tabernacle. In doing so, we address a huge topic for people everywhere. This is something that people who already know God struggle with and it also impacts people who don’t know God.
Most people, in some way or another, long to be close to God. The problem arises because what we don’t realize is that closeness has a cost. This is vividly illustrated and brought to life in what we understand about The Tabernacle in the Old Testament. But don’t get so lost in the look toward the past that you miss the impact it has in the here and now. Yes, closeness has a cost, but once you know it – then it can happen for you. The end result, you can be close to God. Get ready, here we go…off to The Tabernacle.
by Church @ 434 | Apr 17, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, Sacred Space, Sacred Wonderings, The Grind and the Glory
Join us for “Sacred Wondering” as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn’t a “drop-off” service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn’t just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn’t outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God’s presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
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by Church @ 434 | Apr 12, 2026 | Sacred Space
Today we begin a new celebration worship series that might forever change the way you worship and approach God. It is a series called Sacred Space. Each week we will take a fresh glimpse at something that is thousands of years old. The Tabernacle… why you may ask? Why do you need to know this? Because it reveals to us some things about God that we need to know. As we come off of the celebration of Easter, we see the love that Jesus has for us and how He has made it possible for us to know Him. So, if He wants us to know Him, we should get to know Him. One of the earliest and most important glimpses we get of God is in the Old Testament in the Tabernacle. Today we begin with Glimpse One – Move-In Day and we discover some things we may not know about God and why they matter to each of us, right now!
by Church @ 434 | Apr 10, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, Questions from the Carpenter, Questions from the Carpenter B2T, The Grind and the Glory
Many of us come to faith looking for a rulebook or an answer key. But what if spiritual transformation begins not with what we know, but with what we’re willing to ask? Jesus’s ministry was built on this very idea. He consistently met people’s inquiries with questions of his own, designed to reveal the true state of their hearts.
In this candid follow-up message, we go behind the scenes of our recent series to explore the questions Jesus asks that force us to be honest: What do you truly want? Are you more comfortable being sick than getting well? Who is Jesus to you?
If you feel stuck in your spiritual journey, this message is a powerful reminder that doubt can be healthy, struggle is normal, and the path to a deeper intimacy with God is paved with honest questions.
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by Church @ 434 | Apr 5, 2026 | Questions from the Carpenter
Good morning, everyone! Happy Easter!
Today we gather to celebrate the most incredible event in human history: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As we dive into our final sermon of the “Questions from the Carpenter” series, we’ll explore the powerful encounter that two disciples had on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead; He also asked poignant questions that still resonate with us today.
