Zao MKE Church

God Doesn't Play Favorites

This week at Zao: a sharp word from James on favoritism, wealth, and God’s economy of mercy. No more playing favorites - resurrection communities don’t hoard, they provide.

Show, Don't Tell

Faith that lives doesn’t just talk - it acts. James reminds us that belief without embodiment is dead, but resurrection faith shows up in mercy, justice, and love made real.

Resurrection Wisdom

We’re kicking off a new series on the book of James: Agents of Heaven on Earth. This week, we’ll explore how James calls us to reject the world’s false wisdom and live whole, rooted in God’s abundance, even in a collapsing world.

Love is Alive

On Easter Sunday, we proclaim the impossible: that death is not the final word, that empire doesn’t get to decide the ending, and that love—foolish, fierce, faithful love—cannot be buried. This is not a return to normal. It’s a rupture. It’s resurrection. And we are a part of it.

Love as Protest

At Zao, instead of Palm Sunday, we call this day Protest Sunday—a celebration of fierce, faithful resistance to systems of violence and domination. In a world where empire demands silence and individualism breeds despair, we remember: we are not alone. Love shows up. Love tells the truth. Love organizes. And yes—love protests.

Love Songs: The Cost of Love

To love like Jesus is to surrender what we thought would save us. The cost is real—but what we receive is true love that lasts.

Tuned to Love

Guest sermon by Colby Martin.

Love Songs: Awestruck

When words fall short, love shows up in music, in awe, in presence. Come vibe with us as we explore the mystery of God and the love that moves us beyond words.

Love Songs: Adore You

We're continuing our Love Songs sermon series for Lent. This week, our inspiration is "Adore You," by Harry Styles. Listen to the full series playlist here!

Love Songs: Feel My Love

This Sunday, we kick off our new Lent series: Love Songs!

 

If you were into last year’s Breakup Album (or missed it), get ready for its perfect match. We’re diving into the love songs that keep coming back to the same themes—longing, devotion, heartbreak, and hope. Week one is all about Longing, and we’ve got a playlist ready for you to belt along with us.

 

Listen to the full series playlist here!

 

Our apologies for the audio issues in the first few minutes of this week's sermon! The microphone was restored around the 5:30 mark.