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What does it mean to have a "guest room" in your life? In this message from our Jesus, My Interior Designer series, we explore how Jesus invites us to create space for others through hospitality, generosity, and what Pastor Dave calls "temporary adoption." Looking at the stories of the Shunammite woman, the Good Samaritan, and examples from our own community, we discover that the guest room is more than a physical space. It's a posture of making room in our calendars, homes, budgets, and hearts for others to experience the grace of God. Whether through opening our homes, walking alongside someone in a season of need, or creating margin in our lives for meaningful relationships, God desires to use us to help foster people into His forever family.

Luke 12:13-24 -- Every time you find yourself stressed by the question, "Where am I going to put all my stuff?", you are actually stepping into a theological conversation. Moreover, this physical space represents the spiritual tendency toward excessive recreation and the "working for the weekend" mentality. This mindset, rooted in early industrial economic philosophy, suggests that our primary motivation for labor is to earn the time and money necessary to consume leisure. Is this what life is about?

John 13:1-15 -- In this sermon, D.M. Evanger continues his series, Jesus, My Interior Designer, by focusing on the metaphorical "bathroom" of our lives. Using the account of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, he explores the spiritual significance of water, confession, and grace. Big ideas like: The Bathroom as a "Transfer Station" The Difference between Daily Confession vs. Baptism The Mirror Metaphor Keeping Short Accounts with God Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11 Romans 10:9-11 Colossians 2:12-15 John 21:15-20

Luke 7:34 “The Son of Man has come eating and drinking…” What if your dining room is more sacred than you realized? This week at Sideris Church, we explored how Jesus used the table as one of His primary ways of bringing people into grace, friendship, healing, and reconciliation. In the Gospels, Jesus is constantly going to a meal, at a meal, or leaving one. The dining room becomes the place where status is leveled, thanksgiving is shared honestly, and grace is exchanged deeply. From the Last Supper in Luke 22 to Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners, we see a Savior who came “eating and drinking” as part of His mission to seek and save the lost. Around the table, enemies become friends, strangers become family, and heaven’s hospitality breaks into the present moment. In this message, we reflect on: • Why conviction is a gift, not a guilt trip • What it means to build life on the rock by hearing and doing Jesus’ words • How shared meals become spaces of reconciliation and grace • Why the table matters so deeply in the Kingdom of God • Practical ways to redesign our schedules, homes, and habits around hospitality As we redesign our lives around Jesus’ way, we begin bringing our future heavenly home into the present one meal at a time. Scripture References: Luke 22 Luke 7:33–34 Matthew 7:24–27 Mark 10:45 Luke 19:10 If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with a friend, or inviting someone to your table this week.

Colossians 3:1–4 and Romans 12:1-2 ... Front Porch living makes us much more “incarnational” and “interruptible” but is also much less private and controllable... which is why so many of us moved our lives to the backyard, both literally and spiritually. Listen in on the introductory sermon for this new series as we discuss the big picture and the first "room" in our series on spiritual interior design. If this first episode is any indicator, it should be fun and wild ride!

Acts 2 | We've always slowed down to take the meaningful steps from Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday to Ascension Sunday, and this Sunday we've decided to take one more to explore the inauguration of the church on the Hebrew day of Pentecost. Join us as we learn about Pentecost--what it meant for the early Church, and what it means for us today.

We will be taking the Sunday after Resurrection Sunday to discuss the next event in the history of Jesus’ life and the Jesus movement — The Ascension. These days, it is often an overlooked part of the historical account, but it was not for the Apostles or the early church. So come this Sunday to learn about its importance and be reminded of the reason it’s not the full gospel without it! SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Join us for a special Easter Sunday service as we reflect on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Through scripture, worship, and moments of quiet reflection, we remember the love that was poured out for us and the hope that begins even in the darkest moments. Whether you’re joining from home or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Service Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sideris Church, Seattle (Ballard) As we pause and consider the cross, we prepare our hearts for the joy of Resurrection Sunday. SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Philippians 4:10-23 | This Sunday we will explore Pauls final sentences to the Philippians and the *secret* he has buried in his conclusion. We hope you can join us as he helps us wrestle with one of the fundamental challenges of the human life and grasp one of the fundamentals of following Jesus. SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Philippians 4:8-9 || Through the pen of Paul, God commands us “Dwell on THESE things.” What are "these things" and what will the effect be? We will come to see that "dwelling" means more than mere passive awareness, but demands our active consideration and reflection. Paul emphasizes that genuine knowledge of the good, the true, and the beautiful requires that we practice such things as well. Cross References: The Pour Over News Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/41PZSLIJ0b6L9CXv1POGWj?si=ce12e668482c49a4 Tim Keller Sermon: https://youtu.be/cajScztdhJA?si=ol4a9RRicONWqwGD SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Philippians 4:6-7 |We get to look at a passage that seems almost impossible to live out. It goes like this: "Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Cross References: Olivia Dean Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbmS6ep2hbBRaEZFpn7BX?si=0d2210018cae4178 SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources

Philippians 4:1-9 As a total coincidence we have reached the passage that is the inspiration for the Women's Retreat Philippians 4:4 -- "Rejoice! Again I say Rejoice!" It will be so cool to be of "one mind" with those away on the Retreat and then be able to share in our new and deepening understanding of "Rejoicing in the Lord" when they return!

Philippians 3:20-21 This Sunday we get to look at my favorite topic in all of scripture: the promise of heavenly resurrection bodies. I hope you can join us this Sunday to consider this ultimate promise of God.