Two same-sex couples from Melbourne Inclusive Church, Kiera and Jenny and Su-An and Cherlyn, share how God has been with them through their lives. How He has guided them in their journey of understanding their sexuality, relationships, faith and how He has blessed them in their marriages and even used their unions as a time to heal families and bri…

Kyle Meier | Psalm 19:1-4, 7-8, and 14 | God in the Wild Topics: Creation, Growth, Change저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

In the book of Romans, Paul addresses how the people had exchanged the knowledge of God to instead worship man-made idols and foreign gods. Part of these forms of worship required men and woman to exchange their natural sexual orientations and o instead engage in same-sex behaviours as part of ritual practices. These passages have been used over ti…

Kyle Meier | Exodus 23:10-13 | God in the Wild Topics: Creation, Sabbath, Rest저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | 1 Corinthians 12:20-26 | God in the Wild Topics: Nature, Justice, Solidarity저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

God told Abraham "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing". Fast forward to the book of Leviticus where God explains how the people of God would become a great nation. In Leviticus, we find a series of Laws designed to help the Israelites live in a way that glorifies God and…

The story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah has long time served as "evidence" for Christians to discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community. However, through in-depth study of this passage, Pastor Becky sheds light on the true sins of Sodom: her inhospitality to outsiders and their pride and gluttony whilst the poor and needy suffered right…

Katie Distefano | Job 12:7-10 | God in the Wild Topics: Creation, Stillness, Nature저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

"Remember Lot's Wife" - Luke 17:32 The coming of God's Kingdom is not fully here yet, but we can see that it's near. In Luke, Jesus reminds us that in this troubled world we need to keep moving forward, and not dwell on the past. The Cross before me, the world behind me, no turning back. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: …

Kyle Meier | Matthew 18:15-20 | The Good Fight Topics: Conflict, Forgiveness, Redemption저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

"Bethlehem was God with us; Calvary was God for us; and Pentecost is God in us.” - Robert Baer The receiving of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost gave the first followers of Christ the guidance and power to carry out the Great Commission, and just as Joel in the Old Testament prophesied, this gift of God's Spirit is still with followers today…

Katie Distefano | Acts 2:1-4, 12-21 | The Good Fight Topics: Conflict, Relationships, Holy Spirit저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | Ephesians 6:1-4 | The Good Fight Topics: Conflict, Parenting, Children저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

When Jesus taught us how to pray He was doing more than just giving us a few lines to repeat in the Lord's Prayer. Jesus teaches us how to have a meaningful prayer life, one that teaches us about God's divine nature and gives us insight into our own selves. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: https://www.michurch.org.au/you…

Kyle Meier | Matthew 5:13-16 | The Good Fight Topics: Conflict, Grace, Light저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

The topic of money for some is a real blessing, and for others is a real dilemma or even a point of contention. Wherever we sit on the issue of money and giving, it’s in the Bible so we should learn about what the Bible says about money. What does it cost us to give? To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: https://www.michurch.…

Guest Preacher Brittany Absher-Baer | Galatians 6:1-5 | The Good Fight Topics: Conflict, Grace, Relationships저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

The Lord's Supper is a picture of the redemption from God for all people. What started in the beginning with God covering Adam and Eve came to completion in Christ. Throughout the ages we see God covering us but the means by which God does this changed over time. In the Garden it was God, in the Old Testament it was still God but God used a human b…

Pastor Becky talks about water baptism and what this public declaration of faith means. Using the demonstration that Jesus gave us in his own baptism and explaining the significance of the words "You are my Son, with whom I am well pleased" we learn the impact baptism has on our lives today. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go …

Kyle Meier | Acts 15:1-11 | The Good Fight Topics: Institutions, Conflict, Justice저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

MIC has been exploring how to share our faith in a world where this may be very difficult. Jesus gives us a great commission. The best way to honour what Jesus has done is to tell others. This week three members of Melbourne Inclusive Church shared a portion of their stories with us. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: http…

Katie Distefano | Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 | Youth Sunday Topics: Discipleship, Service, Membership저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Most believers experience the power and love of Christ and want to share with family and friends. But many times we feel inadequate or we fear how others will respond to us sharing. Listen in today as we talk about why we want to share the Gospel, why we shy away from sharing, and how we can share with confidence. This is the Great Commission to an…

Kyle Meier | Acts 10:1-5, 34-36, and 44-48 | Baptism Sunday Topics: Baptism, Love, New Life저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is alive! We celebrate that our Saviour, the one who gave all for us now lives in every believer that calls Him Lord through the Spirit. We give thanks for the forgiveness and redemption we have in Christ. We give thanks also for the wondrous diversity of our God who created every human being …

Kyle Meier | Matthew 28:1-10 | Easter Topics: Easter, Resurrection, Belief저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

On Palm Sunday we celebrate the day that Jesus came to town. The people celebrating as their King rides in on a donkey- shouts of Hosannah, Hosannah-save us-He will and He does just not the way they thought. The people had been oppressed under Roman rule and wanted vindication. But what happens when the Romans are gone? We would still be oppressed …

Kyle Meier | John 12:12-19 | Palm Sunday Topics: Palm Sunday, Salvation, Holy Week저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Over two weeks we will attempt to share the hope that we find in the book of Revelation. Revelation is the book where we hear the testimony of Jesus through the imagery of John who shares what he sees and hears in this prophetic work. In week two we see how good and evil battle for influence. We see the heart of God to get our attention and welcome…

Over two weeks we will attempt to share the hope that we find in the book of Revelation. Revelation is the book where we hear the testimony of Jesus through the imagery of John who shares what he sees and hears in this prophetic work. In week one we will hear what Jesus says to the churches through seven letters written to seven churches in Asia Mi…

Kyle Meier | Matthew 26:14-16, 20-25 | When Faith Falters Topics: Doubt, Judas, Betrayal저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | John 20:24-29 | When Faith Falters Topics: Doubt, Trust, Questioning저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

What kind of trust does it take to say to God. "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" -Where does this kind of trust come from? -How are we able to process what God reveals to us about ourselves? -How do we mature to a point where when we se…

Kyle Meier | Genesis 12:10-20 | When Faith Falters Topics: Doubt, Discipline, Control저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Guest Preacher Abby Muehlstein | Exodus 5:1-15 | When Faith Falters Topics: Self-Doubt, Identity, Calling저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Welcome to week two on the book of Philippians. What does it mean to be grounded in Christ's love? Paul explains that what it DOESN'T mean is listening to the self-righteous who tell you to be or do something in order to be saved. Paul says it's the circumcised heart, the heart that says I can't in my own strength but in Christ I can do all things.…

Kyle Meier | Matthew 14:22-33 | When Faith Falters Topics: Doubt, Science, Remembrance저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | Proverbs 16:1-9 | Miraculous Topics: Miracles, Guidance, Direction저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

The book of Philippians helps us to discover how being grounded in the love of Christ gives us power and stability to stand strong in our faith regardless of our circumstances. The Apostle Paul's life demonstrates how the love of God not only allows us to rejoice in every circumstance but brings about miracles and salvation regardless of our life s…

Kyle Meier | Daniel 3:16-28 | Miraculous Topics: Miracles, Protection, Suffering저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | Matthew 7:7-11 | Miraculous Topics: Miracles, Provision, Prayer저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Katie Distefano | Matthew 14:13-21 | Miraculous Topics: Miracles, Serve, Hunger저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

During Christmas we sing carols but do we take time to reflect on the words we sing? Joy to the World is a wonderful Christmas carol but what does it mean for "every heart to prepare Him room"? Listen in as we discover how making room for Christ clears the clutter from our heart and opens the door to a joyful life-on we can share with the world. To…

Kyle Meier | Luke 5:17-26 | Miraculous Topics: Healing, Intervention, Miracles저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Kyle Meier | Psalm 46 | Miraculous Topics: Miracles, Intervention, Help저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

In our last week of Advent we look at the topic of love. A world of chaos and confusion, where fear grips us and hurts happen, a world where we become weary. In a world separated from God, a light was coming that changed everything. What started out as confusion became clear in the light of God’s presence. Christmas changed the world. Gay Christian…

Jesus is our source of Joy. He now lives in us. We can see this kind of unfaltering joy when we look to Jesus who for the joy set before Him went to the cross. What joy? The joy of completing what God had sent Him to do-to save me and you, to bring us back into the family. We can experience joy even in times of suffering when we understand that the…

Kyle Meier | Luke 1:26-38 | Advent: A Promise Fulfilled Topics: Love, Incarnation, Marriage저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Before Jesus died on the cross he told his disciples he would leave them His peace as a gift. After his resurrection Jesus appears to the disciples who were hiding, fearful for their lives and says "Peace be with You" now go and do what I have been doing. This kind of peace is not an absence of war and chaos, this peace is a person. Jesus our Princ…

Kyle Meier | Luke 1:46-55 | Advent: A Promise Fulfilled Topics: Joy, Happiness, Discipline저자 The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC