Downtown Community Church

Jesus' birth was and is so incredibly powerful. This was the Savior coming to be with us, to dwell among us. How are we to understand the full weight of this event? This Advent season, we are studying the book of John who describes the heaviness and the deeper meaning behind why He chose to be with us on this earth. Join Pastor Ben as he introduces our new series Emmanuel and discovers what John 1:1-18 is describing and explaining. Support the show

Does God indeed dwell on the Earth? How do we know where God is, or how do we find Him? Join Pastor Nate Schaidt as he reads through 1 Kings chapters 4 through 8 and teaches us more about God's character and His dwelling place. Support the show

As the people of God, we are invited to play a role in what God is doing on the earth. But what is that role? How do we become active participants in the work of Jesus? Our College Director Grace unpacks what it is that Jesus came to do and how we now continue that work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Support the show

Why do you go to church? Why do you go to community groups? Why do you read your Bible? The reason behind what we do is important. Whether we are in the tent of wandering or in the grandeur of the temple, our own preferences for church styles reflect more about us than about God. Drawing from both Old and New Testament passages, Pastor Ben reminds us that God’s true dwelling place is not in buildings or rituals, but in the body of believers. Whether you long for organic community or the beaut...

In today's world, it is so easy to be passive. To let bygones be bygones. What's the harm in “letting it go”? What we don't realize is that to ignore or avoid conflict or difficult issues, whether it is emotional wounds, unresolved conflicts, or personal sins, is dangerous. What we avoid often festers and eventually confronts us in more damaging ways. Join Pastor Ben as he unpacks one of the more challenging and powerful stories of David’s life, guiding us through the tragic events of Amnon, ...