Listen along as Lee Schnabel shares this teaching and challenge on the topic of fasting and prayer. He challenged our congregation to intercede on behalf of our leaders by seeking God’s provision, protection, peace and presence for each of them. Lee also invited the congregation to sign up to pray and fast each Wednesday (from April 25-June 27) as an ongoing support to those who carry the heart and vision for ministry that flows from our collective efforts together as a church. Click to access a link to a list of our leaders and a number of prayer points.
"David and Abishag" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John finishes our series on the OT character of David in 1 Kings 1-2. The story brings us to the end of King David's life with an unusual person caring for him in his last days. John also interviews Pastor Dusty about his experience with a man who passed away from cancer a few years ago and what he learned. Additionally, a brief video by Dr. Brene Brown was shared that illustrates the difference between empathy and sympathy.
"David and Theology" by Mike D'Eliso
Listen along as Pastor Mike shares this message anchored in a poem by David in 2 Samuel 22 and challenges us to what Eugene Peterson refers to as being "God noticers and God namers."
"Three Reasons For Joy" by Dusty Johnson (Easter 2018)
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this encouraging Easter message addressing The Agony of Endings, The Awkwardness of In-Betweens, The Advent of New Beginnings through this fresh look at events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. The service ended with an interruption from our kids reading scripture and breaking out into dance to the song "Happy Day."
"SIN | David and Bathsheba" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message about King David and asks the question, "How does the man after God's own heart, end up being the man after another man's wife?" This message is based in 2 Samuel 9-12 and is certainly relevant to our current #MeToo movement as leaders are facing issues around what Dusty refers to as the "PP problem" in the United States (Penis+Power=Potential Problem). Dusty challenges Christ followers to pay attention to the condition of our own souls so that we don't end up suffering from consequences of our choices that are not in line with who God is calling us to be.
Britni D'Eliso also shares about the difference between guilt and shame in the wrap up of the message.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"GRACE | David and Jerusalem" by Mike DEliso
Listen along to Mike D'Eliso as he share this message from 2 Samuel 7 around the topic of sovereign grace.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Big Table Sunday Interviews | Sunday, January 28th
Listen along to three short interviews from current church council members as they share from their journey with the Lord and perspective as a member of CitySalt.
- Margaret Fairchild - hair stylist at SalonSALT
- Mark Gerber - owner of AAA Quality Appliance Care
- Heather Woody - bookkeeper for Burley Design
The above interviews were part of a Year-In-Review service highlighting 2017 and included a financial report from lead pastor, Dusty Johnson.
SELFISH AMBITION | David and the Sons of Zeruiah
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message highlighting the difference between Godly Ambition and Selfish Ambition. This message is anchored in 2 Samuel chapters 2-4 where David deals with the personal agendas of various leaders posturing themselves during the transition of leadership after King Saul's death.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"Three Chairs" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty breaks from our current David series to begin 2018 with a strong challenge and invitation from the three chairs of Commitment, Compromise and Complacency.
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15 NLT/Judges 2:6-12 NLT
Testimony by Christine Perkins
Listen along to Pastor John Rice as he interviews Christine Perkins as she shares some of her life, challenges and hopes in her new life with her baby Justice.
"GENEROSITY | David at Besor Brook" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message surrounding David's generosity in the midst of 200 men who showed weakness and limitation at Besor Brook in 1 Samuel 30. Dusty challenges us to revisit our own response of generosity in the face of disappointment and weakness as remind ourselves of the grace of Jesus.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"COMPANY | David and Ziklag" by John Rice
Listen along as John Rice shares this message surrounding the double bind David experiences while in Ziklag in 1 Samuel 27. We find David cheating and lying to survive as King Saul is intent on taking his life.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"BEAUTY | David and Abigail" by Randi Nelson
Listen along as Randi Nelson shares this message exploring the circumstances surrounding David's interaction with Nebal's wife Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. David and his men are denied and accused by Nabal. With swords in hand David and his men choose to pursue Nabal, yet Abigail intercedes.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
Big Table Sunday Interviews | November 2017
Listen along to the following three interviews from our Big Table Sunday, November 26th. We enjoyed a potluck-style meal prior to our service followed by fellowship, worship, communion and thee conversational interviews with some pretty awesome people.
Here is a little about each of the interviews:
Introducing Sue Paris! (Interviewed by Pam Sand)
Sue is a joyful, kind, and courageous woman of God who loves to make others laugh. She is a delightful friend, who can both celebrate the good times as well as walk through the tough ones with joy and an inspiring steadfast faith. Sue is all about people, and has spent her life sharing Jesus’ love while teaching Sunday school, counseling, doing Bible studies, and being in relationship with her many friends, her family, and her church. She was a hairdresser for 20 years, and for the past 12 years she has served as an Independent Senior Care Companion. Sue also has a passion for cooking, and anytime she’s involved you may find yourself getting a delicious treat or meal!
Introducing Aaron Porter! (Interviewed by Mike D'Eliso)
Aaron is a deep water person who loves neighbors well, advocates for the least, and has a hunger for spiritual truth. He recently graduated with his masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. Aaron recently launched his career and currently works as a therapist for Looking Glass by helping young men overcome adversity and discover their full potential. Aaron and his partner Logan Knauss are avid adventurers! Outside of the counseling office, you'll likely find them challenging themselves to new heights on the face of a cliff somewhere in North America.
Introducing Sarah Withrow-King! (Interviewed by Dusty Johnson)
Sarah is the Deputy Director of Evangelicals for Social Action and the co-Director of CreatureKind, a project engaging the church on farmed animal welfare. Sarah grew up in Eugene, and has just relocated with her partner, Giehl, and son, Isaiah, back to the area after fifteen years on the east coast, most recently in Philadelphia. Sarah is the author of Animals Are Not Ours: An Evangelical Animal Liberation Theology and Vegangelical: How Caring for Animals Can Shape Your Faith. She’s not very good at having fun outside of work, but loves the TV show The West Wing so much that she’s helping coordinate a fan weekend, like ComicCon, but for The West Wing. She’ll read almost anything, loves her gym, and always says goodnight to her dogs.
"SANCTUARY | David and Doeg" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message exploring the circumstances surrounding David fleeing from King Saul in 1 Samuel 21-22. David is found running to the sanctuary at Nob desperate for his life. In the process we see a view into David's life. It is a more human side of this hero, yet in his panic, we get to see him reorient back to a place of trust in God's vision and protection.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"GIANTS | David and Goliath" by Mike D"Eliso
Listen along as Mike D'Eliso shares this message addressing an earthy, yet spiritual perspective relating to the topic of addressing evil. This message begins with the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 and ends with a challenge from Ephesians 6:10-19 and our approach to facing modern day giants.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"WORK | David and Saul" by Randi Nelson
Listen along to Randi Nelson as she shares this message addressing an earthy, yet spiritual perspective relating to the topic of work. This message looks at the contrast between David and Saul and their approach to the work God called them to do.
This is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"Big Table Sunday Interviews" - September 2017
Listen along if you missed it!
As part of our Big Table Sunday each month, we had the pleasure of hearing from Debbie Shinkle, Jared Sand and Logan Knauss with the praise and worship team from The Father's House. We enjoyed a time of worship, sharing, communion and conversational interviews gathered with our CitySalt community.
Introducing Debbie Shinkle interviewed by Julie Johnson
Debbie is a kind and compassionate woman of God. She loves to serve others and honor Jesus through her actions and gifts. She enjoys sewing, crafts, gardening, trips to the beach and spending time with kids and grandkids. She has two adult children, Mike D’Eliso and Jessy D’Eliso, and two grandchildren, Shiloh and Eden who are all part of our CitySalt family. During the week you will find Debbie working as a Financial Services Representative for Pacific Cascade Credit Union in Eugene.
Introducing Jared Sand interviewed by Mike D'Eliso
Jared is a devoted husband, father and friend. He works hard to grow his knowledge and understanding of his relationship with God and how that relates to the people around him. He is married to Pam Sand and they have three sons: Maddox, Jaxon and Brexton. Jared enjoys playing, watching and coaching sports, while being an avid outdoorsman with interests in hunting, fishing and camping. During the week you will find Jared telecommuting from a home office as a Contact Center Architect for Veritas Technologies.
Introducing Logan Knauss interviewed by Dusty Johnson
Logan is a determined and adventurous soul who loves Jesus. She has been part of our CitySalt family for over a year. She and her boyfriend Aaron enjoy regular trips with friends in the great outdoors seeking opportunities to climb rocks, hike mountains and rappel down ridiculous elevations. During the week you will find Logan working in area schools as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for the 4J school district.
"These Three Remain" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares three aspects of our life with God that should remain a constant: Faith, Hope and Love. 1 Corinthians 13.
"Things That Shake" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares a practical message from Hebrews 12 that challenges us to trust God when circumstances seem to test the substance of our life and faith.