The Commons Church - East Lansing
The Commons Church
The Commons Church is a church in East Lansing, MI next to the campus of Michigan State University that launched in September 2019. We are part of The Salt Network, a family of churches whose aim is to start churches in every major university context in North America. This podcast is where we post our Sunday morning sermons.
Episodes
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Jan 18, 2026 • 38min
Acts 2:1-41 | 6 Things that Happen when God Pours Out His Spirit
Austin Wadlow continues our series 48
Jan 11, 2026 • 38min
Ephesians 2:22 | A Dwelling Place for God
Austin Wadlow begins our series 48
Jan 4, 2026 • 40min
Acts 9:31 | A Gospel Movement
Matt Thompson preachers from Acts 9:31
Dec 24, 2025 • 18min
John 1:1 - 5 | The Wonder of Christmas
Austin brings a Christmas Eve message from John 1
Dec 21, 2025 • 32min
1 Timothy 6:11 - 21 | Paul's Final Charge
Dan Carty concludes our series in 1 Timothy
Dec 14, 2025 • 29min
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | The Gifts from Christ
Nathan Luther concludes our 3 part series in 2 Corinthians 5
Dec 14, 2025 • 24min
2 Corinthians 5:11-15 | The Foundation of the Church
Alex Neville continues our 3 part series in 2 Corinthians 5
Dec 14, 2025 • 27min
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 | Aim for the Eternal
Caleb Lampi kicks off our 3 part series in 2 Corinthians 5
Dec 7, 2025 • 36min
1 Timothy 6:17 - 19 | Pastoring the Rich
Austin Wadlow continues our series in 1 Timothy
Nov 30, 2025 • 35min
1 Timothy 6:3-10 | Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain
The discussion kicks off with reflections on Thanksgiving and how discontentment can be a heart issue. Ben contrasts contentment in Christ with unhealthy cravings, illustrating with relatable examples. He warns against the love of money, linking it to spiritual division and temptation. The analysis of characters like Gollum and Judas emphasizes how what we treasure can lead to ruin. Lastly, practical advice on fostering true contentment through Christ encourages listeners to prioritize spiritual over material wealth.
