The Jazz Theologian

Most Christians think that tithing is the goal.  Listen to this and discover the real aim of Christian giving.   Growing in the Grace of Giving from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

They’re getting married! Sarah Palin “I believe so.” Suu Kyi Released Join the Groove:  Which of these ladies SHOULD be leading in news coverage?  To me the answer is obvious, so what does it say about us when Suu Kyi’s release is overshadowed by these other two leading ladies?

20101107 Ready to Run from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

Jesus should be our model for communicating the gospel.  Our Lord was extremely creative with the use of stories, illustrations and parables.  Yet in our attempt to communicate the good news of the kingdom, there is a fine line between creativity and a gimmick.  Like motorcycles in church!   I once heard it said, “You…

20101024 birthright 5 from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

In June, I gave a message on understanding the times and knowing what to do.  In the sermon I said this: I fully believe, that in our lifetime what we are going to see is that 9/11 isn’t going to be something that just happened in New York City.  It’s also going to be something…

20101017 birthright 4 from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

Gerson & Wehner begin their book, City of Man, with a comparison of the church during Nazi Germany and the church during the civil rights movement.  The Christians during 1930’s Germany largely accommodated themselves to the status quo, all the while, atrocities were occurring in staggering proportions.  Followers of Christ during the 1960’s in America…

Birthright: Part 2 (Pastor Robert Gelinas) from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed an album as much as Wake Up! by John Legend & The Roots.  In this neo/old-school soul album, Legend solidifies himself as the Marvin Gaye/Bill Withers of our day. Check out the title track, Wake Up!, featuring Common & Melanie Fiona:  

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