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The Paradox of Following Jesus and how the Church has sold its birthright for a bowl of soup...Sunday’s powerful and convicting message by Pastor Marc is worth re-listening to again this week. You can watch / listen to it by clicking the link in our profile or find it on the Makers podcast. www.makerschurch.org

Our self righteousness can blind us from our own self awareness. (reference reading Luke 18:9-14). An important reminder from Pastor Derrick’s message on Sunday: The Paradox of Pride and Humility. Link in profile to watch the full message or listen on the Makers Podcast too.

A #list of #MLK #speeches and #sermons in which he speaks truth to power, shares about his philosophy of nonviolence and expounds on issues of injustice and wha...t our righteous, rigorous response should be. Relevant. Revelatory. Revolutionary. #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity It's more difficult today because we are struggling now for genuine equality. And it's much easier to integrate a lunch counter than it is to guarantee a livable income and a good solid job. From ‘The Other America.’ https://youtu.be/dOWDtDUKz-U This problem of spiritual and moral lag, which constitutes modern man's chief dilemma, expresses itself in three larger problems which grow out of man's ethical infantilism. From #MLK’s Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, ‘The Quest for Peace and Justice’ https://youtu.be/CzMFOljSYIk From ‘Paul’s Letter to American Christians’: Oh America, how often have you taken necessities from the masses to give luxuries to the classes. https://youtu.be/7p5iOhXumaQ Not a speech or a sermon, but an interview in which Dr. King shares powerfully and brilliantly. https://youtu.be/D7Y8Q9nSK5A I never intend to adjust myself to racial segregation and discrimination. I never intend to adjust myself to religious bigotry... Brief, but still #MLK. Are you maladjusted and proud? https://youtu.be/hhCtkfImxuE #MLK in 1967, sounding like he’s talking in 2021: And so the collision course is set. The people cry for freedom and the congress attempts to legislate repression. From ‘The Three Evils of Society.’ https://youtu.be/6sT9Hjh0cHM ‘Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence.’ Please spend some time with it. If America's soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read: Vietnam. It can never be saved so long as it destroys the deepest hopes of men the world over. https://youtu.be/AJhgXKGldUk And now, ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail.’ A masterpiece. You deplore the demonstrations taking place in Birmingham. But your statement, I am sorry to say, fails to express a similar concern for the conditions that brought about the demonstrations. https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Article/Letter_Birmingham.html

Message by Derrick Miller, given on Jan 10, 2021.

A personal message from our lead Pastor Derrick Miller on the domestic terror attack at our nation’s capital yesterday. If you need any support or prayer during this difficult time please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or send us a direct message. We are here for you.

Message by Marc Wallis, given on Jan 17, 2021.

Lisa Kemble, Marriage & Family Therapist and Makers parent, shared this powerful reflection and encouragement with us over the holidays and for this new year. As we move through the winter solstice and the darkest time of a difficult year, so many of us entered the holidays feeling a sense of disconnection. There is a collective heartache, and a longing for shalom, for restoration, and for deeper connections with ourselves, God, and each other. Read the rest of HOLIDAY REFLECTION: https://www.makerschurch.org/holiday-reflection/

We gathered outside this past Sunday with both heavy and hopeful hearts. We’ve always said church is bigger than a building, and this season has proved and tested that many times over. In a time of so much loss, grief, anger, and uncertainty we cling to the hope that Jesus is not glossing over all the pain and darkness but is with us in it reminding us with moments of beauty, connection, love and community in the midst of it all.... This Sunday @ 10am Pastor Marc will continue our conversation around the paradox of following Jesus especially in light of the political, racial and social upheaval of this year. We would love for you to join us socially distanced outside in the courtyard* or watch LIVE online at makerschurch.org. *Please register online if joining us in person. Temp checks at the door and masks required! (Link in profile) photos by: @teravannoy #makerschurch

Pastor Derrick continues the Cannot Be Shaken series with another of our core convictions - that people make up the movement of God.

Pastor Marc continued our series on Sunday with an insightful message about how we interact with the scriptures! He also recorded a new, extended version called The Bible is Our Manuscript that’s up on YouTube (link in profile). Watch it this weekend, and then join us again this Sunday @ 9am online or at a watch party!... #Makerschurch

"Voting is just one way to serve our neighbors, but it is a powerful tool to make sure that the larger systems which stitch together a countryeverything from infrastructure projects like highways, to safety nets like unemployment insurancebenefit everyone."

Come world of sadness from whereever you've been. Come broken hearted, let the rescue begin. Come find your mercy, oh sinner come kneel. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame.... All who are broken, lift up your face. Oh wanderer come home, you're not too far. So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. Come as you are. There's hope for the hopeless, and all those who've strayed. Come sit at the table, come taste the grace. There's rest for the weary, rest that endures. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure. So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. Fall in His arms, Come as you are. There's joy for the morning, oh sinner be still. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Earth. So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. All who are broken, lift up your face. Oh wanderer come home, you're not too far. So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. Come as you are. Lyrics by Passion Music Art by @manda.jeann #WorshipWednesday #ComeAsYouAre

Pastor Marc continues our Cannot Be Shaken series with a sermon on Scriptures, and on how to get the most out of them and how they can get the most out of us.

The Holy Spirit is our Means: Pastor Chalese continued our Cannot Be Shaken series on Sunday talking about the Holy Spirit! Listen to the full message on YouTube or the podcast! #makerschurch #thursdaythoughts #holyspirit

A special Connect Night invitation from Jon Huckins, co-founding director of Global Immersion Project! https://globalimmerse.org Join us online this Tuesday Oct 13th @ 7pm! Register today and invite a friend to join you: https://makerschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations//578389 #MakersChurch #ConnectNight #JesusandPolitics

A reminder from Pastor Derrick about the life changing love and joy we can experience in God! Watch the full message (Jesus is our Messiah) at makerschurch.org. And join us online again this Sunday at 9am as Pastor Chalese continues our Cannot Be Shaken series! It’ll be a powerful morning of worship and being in God’s word together.... #makerschurch #cannotbeshaken

Important update from Pastor Derrick on our "Here for Good" initiative and what our regathering plan is for the Fall! Give it a listen. #makerschurch

This Sunday, Pastor Derrick continues our Cannot Be Shaken series with a foundational talk on Jesus.

Someone needs to hear this word tonight! Tag a friend that comes to mind, and catch the full message by Pastor Derrick | Cannot Be Shaken: God is our Maker on YouTube.com/MAKERSCHURCH #makerschurch #thursdaythoughts

Be still and know I am God. Meditating on these words and the rest of Psalm 46 (thanks to @scribbledevos). This Sunday we’ll have a time to be still together and remind ourselves who God is by taking communion live over Zoom, from your home or a watch party in the park (details on makerschurch.org).... Grab your elements and jump on the Zoom link this Sunday after the 9am message to join us for prayer and communion as a community. #makerschurch