As we step into Part 3 of our Statement of Faith, today we look at creation itself. What do we believe as a church about our world? What is our role in it?
Our Covenant: We Trust (Proverbs 3:5-6)
As we finish our second section of our Statement of Faith on the Word of God, today we learn together the practical application of that for our daily lives. What does it actually mean for us to trust the Scripture?
The Word of God (Psalm 19:7-11)
What is the Word of God? Is the Bible really the way that God speaks to the church today? Listen in today as we discover together the beauty, mind-bending reality of how the Bible is a great gift to us.
Our Covenant: We Love (Matthew 22:34-40)
As we finish our first section of our Statement of Faith on the Triune God, today we learn together the practical applications of what that means for us as a church. What do we desire to covenant together towards? What does it really mean to love God?
We Love the Trinity (Matthew 28:16-20)
Who are we? As a church here in Salem, today we begin a year-long journey through our refreshed Statement of Faith. We begin today with the “love behind all love” — the Trinity.
Political Witness (Psalm 146)
Politics is one of those things we’re not supposed to talk about anymore in church. Right? Well the Scriptures and the Psalms actually have a lot to teach us about how believers in the risen Jesus are to engage with the world around us. So let’s get uncomfortable and learn about how we can be witnesses of the gospel in intense political times.
Speech Ethics (Psalm 140)
Does what you say with your mouth actually matter? It is very easy for us today to get careless with the words we use. So listen in today to discover the real power behind words and what the Word of God teaches us about the life and death we hold on our tongue.
Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)
Out of all the good and pleasant things in the world, unity is one almost every person longs for. What is it about unity that so (unironically) unites us as humans? Listen in today as we learn simple truths in a poetic way from King David in Psalm 133.
Liturgical Unity (Psalm 118)
We have all kinds of common sayings and refrains in our world. Why are they so important to our formation as a community? Listen in today to learn how a few liturgies from Psalm 118 can drastically transform our every day lives.
Corporate Weariness (Psalm 102)
What does it look like for a community to walk through seasons of weariness and heaviness together? Listen in today as we learn from Psalm 102 about the hope and redemption of all that is wearying.
Corporate Obedience (Psalm 95)
Why is obedience so good for a community? Listen in today to learn about how listening to God's voice, especially when difficult, and how it can be the best possible thing for a community of people.
Numbering Our Days (Psalm 90)
How many days have you been on this earth? How many days do you have left? Most importantly, how are you to live wisely with the days you have? Listen in today to learn how to best "number our days" and live wisely.
Gathered by His Voice (Psalm 29)
Why can't we see God? Is there a reason? Listen in today to learn a little bit more about why the voice of God is enough for us and how it shapes and forms us in powerful ways.
Marriage: Hope (Isaiah 61:10-62:5)
Marriage is not just a beautiful earthly blessing; it is the ultimate hope of the cosmos. Listen in today as we learn about God's transformative hope for the world through the metaphor of marriage.
Marriage: Intimacy (Song of Songs 2:8-17)
The Christian view of sex is perhaps the most scrutinized and targeted doctrine today. Why? What is it about sex and intimacy that garners so many opinions? Listen in today as we learn about God's design for intimacy for us, and not just physically.
Marriage: Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)
Forgiveness is the heart of the Christian gospel. When it comes to marriage and the church, it then is so important. Listen in today as we learn about the power of forgiveness.
Marriage: Communication (Ephesians 4:25-5:2)
Communication is often the hardest part about marriage. How do couples find healthy ways to speak and listen to one another? But it's not just married couples; it's all people, and churches too. Listen in today as we learn from the Scriptures about how Jesus shows us the way.
Missional Friendship (Luke 10:1-12)
Christian friendship finds its deepest meaning in shared mission for God's purposes. Listen in today to learn more about Jesus's heart for sending people out and how that prepares us to receive the greatest relationships in life.
Inter-Generational Friendship (2 Timothy 1:3-7; Psalm 78:1-8)
The beauty of the local church is that it is not held captive by one generation. Listen in today as we learn about the opportunities for true, inter-generational friendship and learn specifically about the friendship between Paul and Timothy in the New Testament.
Cross-Cultural Friendship (Ruth 1:14-18; Colossians 3:11)
What kind of relationships can legitimately change the world? Listen in today to learn about Ruth and Naomi's friendship and what it teaches us about how our differences can bring about our greatest hope.