One Body, Many Ethnic Parts
June 3, 2020
Let us revisit Paul’s ‘One Body, Many Parts’ metaphor and draw out key insights for more nurturing more harmonious multiethnic relations. … More One Body, Many Ethnic Parts
Author: Jeremy Berg
The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Berg is the founding and lead pastor of MainStreet Covenant Church in Minnetonka Beach, MN, where he has served since 2010. He is an adjunct professor of Biblical and Theological Studies who has taught classes at Bethel University, University of Northwestern—St. Paul, North Central University, Crown College, and Solid Rock Discipleship School. Jeremy earned a doctorate in New Testament Context under Scot McKnight at Northern Seminary (Chicago). He and his wife, Kjerstin, have three kids, Peter, Isaak and Abigail.
Beyond the Melting Pot
June 2, 2020
In the age of Trump, Christian leaders and committed followers of Jesus know deep in their bones that a kind of “melting” needs to take place if the message and mission of the gospel is to bear fresh fruit in a culture where so much is rotten. … More Beyond the Melting Pot
A Service of Lament – “Gasping For the Breath of New Creation”
June 1, 2020
After a week of rioting and violent protests following the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, we gather to lament our broken world and pray for God’s healing, peace and justice to rain down. … More A Service of Lament – “Gasping For the Breath of New Creation”
Two Prayers for Justice
June 1, 2020
Almighty God, who sits on the throne judging right… … More Two Prayers for Justice
Sunday Service – May 24 – Ascension of Christ
May 24, 2020
A Memorial Weekend service with a message focusing on the meaning and significance of the Ascension of Christ … More Sunday Service – May 24 – Ascension of Christ
Sunday Service – May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
Join us for an uplifting worship service today as we look at the importance of “lament” in the Christian life. … More Sunday Service – May 17, 2020
Revelation Reveals the Problem
May 14, 2020
Here’s Scot McKnight again, who is reviewing David Mathewson’s (A Companion to the Book of Revelation) on his blog Jesus Creed: Knowing who is the problem reshapes our reading of Revelation. Sometimes our history of reading a book blocks our ability to read it better. If one reads Revelation as a chronologically ordering of “this happens … More Revelation Reveals the Problem
Stop Spreading Conspiracies
May 11, 2020
These times call for discernment, not spreading unproven theories. … More Stop Spreading Conspiracies
Apocalypse Now 3: Lion & Lamb
May 10, 2020
This is part 3 of “Apocalypse Now”, a sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Jeremy draws out key themes of Rev. 5 & 6 – the centering vision of the entire book – while drawing inspiration from local sites of his hometown. … More Apocalypse Now 3: Lion & Lamb
Revelation Parodies Worldly Power
May 5, 2020
Many pastors avoid teaching the Book of Revelation either because they themselves are still befuddled, but more often because it’s an exhausting chore confronting all the BS interpretations that have persisted for so long. … More Revelation Parodies Worldly Power
Daily Spark: “Jesus Speaks Today” (Jeremy)
May 4, 2020
This is a teaser from a sermon on the Book of Revelation. This message explores Jesus’ messages to the seven churches mentioned in Revelation chapters 2 & 3, and the messages Christ might have for churches today. Watch full message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwsc9…
Sermon: Jesus Speaks to His Churches
May 3, 2020
This is part 2 of our series on the Book of Revelation. This message explores how Jesus spoke specific messages of hope and challenge to his churches back then, and he still does today. Join Jeremy as he wanders his hometown community making connections to the past.
Revelation Confronts Realism
April 30, 2020
Christianity’s Biggest Challenge Comes from Realists. Christianity believes the kingdom has been inaugurated; realists don’t. … More Revelation Confronts Realism
We’ve All Been Exposed (Sarah Bourns)
April 30, 2020
What is this pandemic revealing or exposing in our nation and personal lives? … More We’ve All Been Exposed (Sarah Bourns)
Melting Anxiety Webinar
April 28, 2020
Pastor Bill Johnson is leading us through a 4-part webinar on Friday nights. We are exploring Bill’s 4-part process for melting anxiety in our lives. If you missed or want to revisit the great teaching, here’s the audio for PART TWO. Join us next two Friday nights at 8PM for the final two sessions.
Daily Spark: “Borrowed Affection” (Jeremy)
April 28, 2020
Sunday Service – April 26
April 26, 2020
Today we kick off a new sermon series in the Book of Revelation as Jeremy takes his message “on the road” around town. … More Sunday Service – April 26
“Apocalypse Now” Teaser
April 23, 2020
Join us for a new sermon series in the Book of Revelation. New video messages released on Sunday.
Revelation Reveals Jesus
April 23, 2020
If your reading of Revelation doesn’t reveal the same Jesus you know from the four Gospels, then start again. You’re misreading it. … More Revelation Reveals Jesus
One Hell of a Book by E. W. Fudge
April 20, 2020
In “The Fire That Consumes”, E. W. Fudge places the textual evidence front and center in the Hell debate. … More One Hell of a Book by E. W. Fudge
Daily Spark: “Never Alone” (Brent)
April 17, 2020
Today’s Daily Spark comes from our MainStreet friend Brent Peterson. He’s (unintentionally) setting the stage for my upcoming series on the Book of Revelation!
Daily Spark: “The Fog” (Jeremy)
April 16, 2020
Faith isn’t a blind leap into the dark, but the confidence that the shoreline lies on the other side of this thick and momentary fog. … More Daily Spark: “The Fog” (Jeremy)
Daily Spark: “Forgiveness 2” (Jonnie)
April 15, 2020
How the Virus Stole Easter
April 14, 2020
“It came without bonnets, it came without bunnies, It came without egg hunts, cantatas, or money.” … More How the Virus Stole Easter
Daily Spark: “Forgiveness 1” (Jonnie)
April 13, 2020
Kingdom Harbor 