This sermon examines Jesus’ pattern of controversy and disagreement with the most religious people of His day, and considers the well-worn saying about our faith that “it’s not a religion, it’s a relationship”. What does this mean for us? What does Jesus want for us, and what was He really about?
Audio of Sermon: 1/12/2020: “Religion Vs Relationship: What’s the Difference?”
This sermon makes a connection between light (what the holiday of Epiphany is all about) and healing in our world. How do we think about healing, and how do the healing stories of Jesus help us make sense of it? How do stories like these shed light on who Jesus is, what He is about and what it means to follow Him?
Audio of Sermon: 1/5/2020 Epiphany: Healing: Where Do Our Lives Need Light?
Rev. Dottie LaPenta joins COA today and after our Advent focus on Mary, the mother of Jesus, turns our attention to Joseph, His adopted father.
Audio of Sermon: 12/29/2019: Don’t just do something: Stand there! A Guest Sermon on Joseph
This week we explore the bold and revolutionary side of Mary in her “song” that we call the Magnificat. Mary shows in these words that she understands who Jesus will be—not only for her personally (chosen and blessed), but also for the whole world longing for justice.
