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Zao MKE Church

Sermons from Zao MKE Church. Zao MKE is a Jesus-rooted, justice centered, radically inclusive community of faith in Milwaukee, WI. https://www.zaomke.org

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28:49

Independence or Liberation?

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/07/04

Each 4th of July weekend, churches across the country wave flags and sing songs of patriotism. But is this commitment to national identity faithful? Or do we have other opportunities to celebrate alternative American histories that align less with colonizing empire and more with the Gospel message of freedom from oppression?

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36:21

Sacred Rhythms: Can I Face The End?

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/07/04

When we come to the end of the Spiritual life cycle, we are invited to reflect on what we've learned. Where have we come from, and how are we different? Can we accept that this path is not what we thought it might be when we set out? We'll look to Jesus on the cross, facing transition from life to death. Though he will rise again in just 3 days, even Jesus must face the end of this cycle. How can we learn to accept where we have been to transform through spiritual ends into new beginnings on the

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30:32

Sacred Rhythms: Be A Good Ancestor

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/06/14

In the middle of our spiritual cycles, we can find ourselves in a bit of existential crisis. Does any of this even matter? God invites us to turn from ourselves in these moments to see that we are part of something larger and more lasting - and that our contributions matter!

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33:34

Sacred Rhythms: Am I Loveable Just As I Am?

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/06/07

Happy Pride weekend! This week, we'll be entering the part of the spiritual life cycle concerned with identity and love - who am I? Can this new version of myself love and be loved authentically? Learning from the Biblical story of young lovers David and Jonathon, we'll see how stripping off the expectations of others and pursuing your true self can lead you into deeper and truer love - for yourself, for others, and for God.

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33:02

Sacred Rhythms: Can I Risk It?

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/05/30

At the beginning of every spiritual cycle, we ask ourselves, "Can I risk it?" We wonder whether we are truly capable of embarking on a journey into the unknown. Is it safe? Who must I rely on, and how much can I trust myself on the new path? To give us hope and a model of how to leap into the spiritual unknown with abandon, we'll look to Jesus in his own childhood, putting his trust entirely in God as his heavenly parent, to break free from cultural norms and the expectations of his family. Jesus

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16:49

Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/05/26

Jesus asks his followers to stay awake, which begs the question: Stay awake to what? Join us for a special sermon from Tyler Sit, who is a queer POC friend of Zao, church planter and author of the new book, Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers. We'll explore how we can stay awake, show up for justice and transform the world around us by first transforming ourselves.

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36:21

Not Your Abomination: What If We're Wrong?

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/05/16

Sometimes we're plagued by doubt, even if we're *mostly* sure that God affirms and celebrates LBGTQ people. So what if we're wrong? Come hear a word of hope in the midst of uncertainty - our earnest, imperfect pursuit of the Gospel is holy and good. Even if we're wrong.

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46:06

Not Your Abomination: Un-Clobber

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/05/09

This week, we'll unpack the handful of single verses that have been taken out of context to harm LGBTQ people. What's an abomination anyway? Do these scriptures actually reference consenting relationships between adults at all? From Leviticus to Romans, we've got you covered, verse by verse.

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44:03

Not Your Abomination: The Real Sin of Sodom

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/05/02

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has been wielded against queer people for so long that some of our anti-queer words and laws are references to this scripture. But what if the Sin of Sodom isn't about LGBTQ people at all? TW: service will contain content related to sexual assault

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39:26

Not Your Abomination: The Blessing of Adam and Steve

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/04/25

What if the creation is about Adam & Eve, Adam & Steve, and Eve & whoever she's into? We'll dissect the origins of one of the hater's favorite slogans, and see why Adam & Steve can get their happily ever after just like everyone else.

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47:47

Not Your Abomination: De-weaponizing the Bible

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/04/18

Want to know how to respond to family, friends, or even strangers when they use the Bible as a weapon to harm or reject LGBTQ people? In this series, we'll break down: 1) How to read scripture in a way that truly honors God and all God's children 2) Each of the 7 verses most popularly used to harm or reject LGBTQ people 3) What to do with internal nagging doubts like, "what if the haters are right after all?"

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35:52

No Stupid Questions: 20Qs in 30min

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/04/11

Are science and faith opposites? Why are Christians hypocrites? What's the point of prayer? This Sunday, Pastor Jonah will attempt to answer 20 burning questions submitted anonymously by the community, in just 30 minutes.

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32:08

Easter Sunday: Risen

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/04/04

Wounds and all, Jesus has risen to invite us into a new kind of hope - one we just might have to live out to believe.

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44:50

Act Out: Protest Sunday (Palm Sunday)

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/03/28

Palm Sunday is not only a culmination of years of Jesus's ministry, it's a massive protest against empire. Come hear how the day in, day out work of discipleship makes major disruption like this possible.

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24:37

Act Out: Radical Praise

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/03/21

Last week, we talked abolition and hope for a world redeemed. But what if the quickest way there begins with praise of the God who promises that it's possible? Come hear a story of prison walls crumbling and jailers redeemed all because of a powerful song of praise.

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48:05

Act Out: Redemption Culture

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/03/21

What do cancel culture, the prison industrial complex, and the book of Acts have in common? They all convict us to build a new kind of culture in the Kingdom - one where all people can be redeemed and set free.

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35:07

Act Out: Spread the Word

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/03/07

How do we all catch the vision for the world as it could be? We spread the word! Through our actions, our relationships, and our conversations, our faith calls us dream big - and loud.

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42:51

Act Out: Kick In

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/02/28

Was the early church made up of proto-socialists? If so, what does that mean for modern followers of Jesus?

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41:07

Act Out: Show Up

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/02/21

While we're virtual, church can feel like something we watch more often than something we do (or are!). But Jesus calls us to be his hands and feet in the world, so how do we get into the fray? First step: Show Up. This lent, join the Zao community as we spend time in the book of Acts, a history of how the early followers of Jesus built the church to live out the Gospel for generations to come.

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52:01

Valentine's Gay

Zao MKE Church ·

2021/02/14

Love is a part of all of our lives, whether with partners, friends, family, or God. Join pastors Jonah and Cameron as they talk about their own love, marriage, and faith in light of V-Day.

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