This sermon considers what Jesus had to say about divisions in our society, how money plays a role (and doesn’t) and what we might do to bridge the divides.
SEPT 18, 2016: “Learning from Teenage Jesus”
This sermon explores the only story we have in the Bible about Jesus between child and adult—even then He did not do what we would expect. And we can learn from Him, even as a teenager!
September 11, 2016
This sermon made use of Psalm 137 (a raw and brutally honest Psalm about enemies) and Jesus’ teaching on loving our enemies to think through the impacts of 9/11 on our country in the 15 years since that terrible day. The service included a time of remembrance and solemn heartfelt prayer.
September 4, 2016: SPIRITUAL FORMATION
This sermon explores how God uses the stuff of our lives to shape us and mold us into who we were meant to be. It draws on Jeremiah’s image of God as a potter at the wheel.
August 28, 2016: “The Best Seat in the House”
Today’s sermon explores the issue of HUMILITY using Jesus’ teaching and behavior at a dinner party. Jesus’ priority for what we should strive toward is much different than the messages of our culture, and it takes work to cultivate true humility. This sermon explores what that might mean for us.