Jeremy Smith, Broadway Church of Christ's executive minister, unpacks the church's mission to "make God's restoring love visible" by grounding it in a Biblical theology of new creation. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and Acts 2, he argues that God is not discarding the world but restoring it through Jesus Christ, and that the church is called to participate in that restoration. Because of this, unleashing compassion is not a secondary Christian activity — it is the very embodiment of God's kingdom breaking into the present world.

In this sermon, Karl Ihfe unpacks what it truly means to "build community" as part of Broadway's mission to pursue God, build community, unleash compassion, and share Jesus. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, Karl reminds the church that every person is an indispensable part of the body of Christ — placed there intentionally by God — and that real community goes far deeper than friendly conversation over coffee. Through four key practices — building relationships across generations and cultures, practicing courageous vulnerability, creating space for everyone to belong and participate, and committing to spiritual mentoring — Karl calls Broadway to be a church where the body of Christ is truly lived out together.

In this sermon, Karl Ihfe opens a four-week series on Broadway Church's identity and mission, grounding everything in the conviction that God is restoring the world through Jesus Christ and has invited ordinary people to participate. Drawing from John 15, Karl emphasizes that pursuing God isn't about doing more for Him, but about remaining connected to Him — like a branch staying attached to the vine. He walks through four practical ways the church can pursue God: seeking Him daily through Scripture and prayer, gathering faithfully in worship, practicing intentional spiritual disciplines, and placing every area of life under Christ's authority.