Teachings
One of the primary elements of our worship gatherings is exploring the scriptures. Together as a community of faith we seek to faithfully interpret and apply these ancient texts to the realities of twenty-first century life. We do this because we believe God is present with us, that God's Story is continually unfolding all around us and that he is still renewing all of creation and inviting us to participate.
- Jun 20, 2017 • 32 min
The Metaphors That Shape Us - Curt L.
Curt shares with us his heartbeat as well as a message on what metaphors are we allowing to shape us? What metaphor should shape us?
- Jun 20, 2017 • 23 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 7): "Lust"
You can lust for sex, but you can also lust for power, money, and success. What thing is taking top priority in my life that I lust for above anything else? What am I lusting for that is destroying me or the world around me?
- Jun 2, 2017 • 34 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 6): "Wrath"
How can Grace and Wrath exist in the same sentence? Find out as we explore the tension of righteous vs. unrighteous anger. www.mosaiclincoln.com
- May 24, 2017 • 33 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 5): "Envy"
What's the deal with the 7 deadly sins? Why are they so deadly? Do they even apply to me? Jeff Miller walks us through just how deadly envy is and how we can stop feeding it in our lives.
- May 18, 2017 • 30 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 4): "Greed"
What's the deal with the 7 deadly sins? Why are they so deadly? Do they even apply to me? Mike Chaplin walks us through how no one thinks they are greedy until they reflect on the true meaning of greed. What can Mrs. Doubtfire teach us about living a life of generosity?
- May 10, 2017 • 26 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 3): "Sloth"
What's the deal with the 7 deadly sins? Why are they so deadly? Do they even apply to me? Mike Chaplin walks us through how Sloth is much more prevelant than a 40 year old guy playing video games in his parents basement. Find out how to original Latin Acedia is deadly to us and what Jesus is calling us to pursue.
- May 2, 2017 • 30 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 2): "Vanity"
What's the deal with the 7 deadly sins? Why are they so deadly? Do they even apply to me? This week Jeff Miller walks us through how we are all living a life of vanity and where Jesus is pointing us to go instead.
- May 2, 2017 • 31 min
AT THE MOVIES - DEADLY (WK 1): "Gluttony"
What's the deal with the 7 deadly sins? Why are they so deadly? Do they even apply to me? This week we look at how each of us fall into the trap of overconsumption and why we think the opposite of gluttony isn't self control.
- Apr 21, 2017 • 36 min
INTO THE WILDERNESS (WK 3): "New Creation"
At the very beginning of Jesus' ministry he chose to get baptized and spend 40 days in the Wilderness. 40 days in the nothingness of the desert because he was bringing something new. Find out how this story doesn't just describe Jesus as the New Moses, or the New Adam, but it's screaming that Jesus is ushering in the New Creation.
- Apr 5, 2017 • 30 min
INTO THE WILDERNESS (WK 2): "The Voices"
Before Jesus taught or performed miracles a voice called him into the wilderness to be tested for 40days. In the Wilderness a different voice spoke to him. A voice that conquered every man before. Jesus succeeded where we all have failed because he is the New Adam. What voices are you giving power in your life? What voices are pulling you forward and which are lying to you? What voices are keeping us in the wilderness, when we are meant to live in a garden?
- Apr 5, 2017 • 35 min
INTO THE WILDERNESS (WK 1): "The Calling"
It's interesting that before Jesus taught or performed any miracles he chose to go immediately into the wilderness after his baptism. The Spirit called him to go to the desert for 40 days, to wander, to feel hunger pains, to be tested and to fulfill his role as the New Moses. What can Jesus' model of going into the wilderness show us about testing our callings in life?
- Mar 23, 2017 • 55 min
Commissioned
This is a bittersweet Sunday. We not only commissioned our lead pastor Aaron Loy to go and plant more churches, but we commissioned Bill Radtke to lead our community as Interim Pastor. This is an intimate look into our church, and to hear our vision for the next chapter of Mosaic's story.
- Mar 16, 2017 • 42 min
Staying Dangerous
In his final sermon as Mosaic's lead pastor, Aaron reflects on the last seven years and challenges us to do everything we can to stay a dangerous church. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.
- Mar 8, 2017 • 47 min
REVELATION (WK 7): "The Kingdom Comes"
What was the message that Jesus came to share with the world? What was it that Jesus seemed to always be talking about? What was the gospel he preached, embodied and then sent his disciples out to proclaim? Many seem to believe Jesus' message was primarily about information on how to go to heaven after you die. A read through the gospels and the book of Acts, however, reveals something far more beautiful and expansive than that. Special thanks to John Ortberg, Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Brian Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at mosaiclincoln.org.
- Mar 2, 2017 • 35 min
REVELATION (WK 6): "The Violent Jesus?"
A rather prominent Christian pastor was quoted in a popular magazine as saying this about the Jesus we find in Revelation: “In Revelation, Jesus is a pride-fighter with a tattoo down His leg, a sword in His hand and a commitment to make someone bleed. This is a guy I can worship. I cannot worship the hippy, diaper, halo Christ, because I cannot worship a guy I can beat up.” Sadly, his thoughts about the Jesus of Revelation are not entirely unique. Some have used the book of Revelation to depict a violent God, who supports violent acts and who ultimately brings the world to a violent end. When we dig in and read John's Revelation responsibly, however, we find something altogether different. Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Brian Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at mosaiclincoln.org.
- Feb 24, 2017 • 39 min
REVELATION (WK 5): "Rapture In Reverse"
Fast forward to the end of the world as we know it. What does it look like? What happens to us? Where do believers go? What is to become of the earth? Rapture theology would have you believe that Christians are sucked up into the air and go to be with God somewhere else, while creation and those who are left endure several years of suffering before everything left is annihilated. Scholars point out that this kind of thinking is so prevalent in culture that most Christians assume it must be true. But is it? Is this even a biblical idea? Let's talk about it. Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.
- Feb 15, 2017 • 39 min
REVELATION (WK 4): "Ephesus - LOVE IS MORE THAN A VERB"
Is love a feeling or an action? What can the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2 teach to us about love? For more information visit www.mosaiclincoln.com
- Feb 12, 2017 • 35 min
REVELATION (WK 3): "The Beginning & The End"
In week three of our series in Revelation we look at a stunning claim about Jesus and what it means for each of us. Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.
- Feb 3, 2017 • 32 min
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
A special one of message from Jeff Miller. Instead of asking "who is my neighbor" how can we posture ourselves to ask "how can I be a neighbor."
- Jan 24, 2017 • 40 min
REVELATION (WK 2): "Living In The Now"
Hermeneutics, pigs, poets, Picasso, pantsuits and the apocalypse? It must be week two of our journey through the Book of Revelation! Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.
- Jan 18, 2017 • 41 min
REVELATION (WK 1): "Apocalyptic Fever"
Every couple of decades or so it seems there is a disease that the American Church gets afflicted with. Some have called it "Apocalyptic Fever." Books, films and conferences pop up around the country giving rise to wild speculations and predictions about the end of the world, which most seem sure will happen soon. The one and only thing they all seem to have in common is each cites the book of Revelation as their source. How are we to understand these things as Christians? Did Jesus have anything to say on the matter? If so, how would he have us respond? Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Eugene Peterson, Barbara R. Rossing, Briaz Zahnd, NT Wright, Greg Boyd, Michael J. Gorman, Larry Helyer, Ed Cyzewski and Vernard Eller for their contributions to this series. For more about Mosaic, visit us at www.mosaiclincoln.org.
- Jan 10, 2017 • 35 min
7 HEBREW WORDS (WK 7): "Hineini"
Hineini is the final word of our 7 Hebrew Word series. It only shows up 8 times in the entire Old Testament but every time it does, it signifies a turning point in the persons life. Hineini is about having faith and obedience to God despite the circumstances. Our Lead Pastor Aaron shared an update and Hineini moment for his family that starts at 19:20. If you have any questions feel free to email info@mosaiclincoln.com.
- Jan 3, 2017 • 31 min
7 HEBREW WORDS (WK 6): "Immanuel"
Christmas Eve 2016 at the Rococo. We look at what it means to have "God With Us" in Jesus and how an ancient Israelite would have understood Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy. For more information visit www.mosaiclincoln.com
- Dec 20, 2016 • 34 min
7 HEBREW WORDS (WK 5): "Shalom"
How can we experience peace when the world around us feels like it's falling apart? What can the Hebrew word "Shalom" teach us about peace? For more information visit www.mosaiclincoln.com
- Dec 15, 2016 • 45 min
7 HEBREW WORDS (WK 4): "Qadosh"
In week 4 of our 7 Hebrew Words series we explore the word “Qadosh," which helps us understand what it means to live a life of Holiness. For more information visit www.mosaiclincoln.org