We continue our Lenten sermon series on “The Last Days,” based on the book by Rev. Matt Rawle. The gospel of Mark includes a statement by Peter that Jesus is the Messiah. What does that mean? How did Jesus match up to the traits identified as the Messiah?...
We start our Lenten sermon series on Jesus and “The Last Days,” using Rev. Matt Rawle’s book as our guide. In this first installment, we talk about knowing our audience and discuss how the synoptic gospels are similar and different, based on for whom...
We prepare for Lent by looking at Jesus’ transfiguration atop the mountain. We learn about Moses representing the Law and Elijah representing the prophets. Both were ways God gave humanity to be reconciled to their Creator. But Jesus became the ultimate way for...
The Apostle Paul builds on a lesson from the prophet Jeremiah about the need for people to fully trust God and not to rely on themselves. We talk about motives and the desire to do what is good in the eyes of the Lord. Download the sermon.
How do rational people come to believe irrational things? A Duke professor hypothesizes that isolation is a contributing factor. So what can we learn from the apostle Paul and his statement about 500 witnesses seeing Jesus after the resurrection? For starters, we are...
We learn from the story of Jesus speaking unwanted truths to the people in the synagogue that sometimes we may have to share things that people find contrary to their line of thought. It’s a lesson for many in today’s difficult political climate. Download...
We consider the first miraculous sign from Jesus: turning water into wine. It may seem like a minor event, but in the interaction with his mother, Jesus basically asks “Why should I care?” In asking the question then, Jesus challenges us today to care for...
We commemorate Baptism of the Lord Sunday by considering why Jesus chose to be baptized and how baptism is far from an individual act. Indeed, it is a promise from the entire community of faith to nurture each other as we journey together in our faith. Download the...
Icy roads and a forecast for more than 6 inches of snow prompted us to cancel in-person worship for Jan. 5, 2025. With the start of a new year, we worship online with a message about not hiding under the covers but instead getting out of bed knowing we are Adopted,...
In the week after Christmas we explore what makes us excited about sports teams, societal fads and more. And we talk openly about how we should make staying excited for Jesus a year-round activity as we prepare for 2025. Download the sermon.
