We start a sermon series titled “Do Unto Others,” which aims to helps us all navigate the contentious election season. We can only control ourselves, so in this message we look at the importance of kindness amid our differences. Download the...
We conclude our sermon series on Bible stories for grown-ups with the story of Jesus healing a blind man from Mark 8. The story reminds us of who Jesus is and who worldly leaders are not. Download the sermon.
The stories of the rich, young ruler and Zaccheaus intersect to help us understand that Jesus seeks conversion and wants us to give up any actions that result in exploitation of others. This is the latest in our series of...
The parable of the Talents teaches many things. We may have learned it means not to hide the gifts God has given us but instead to put them to use in the open to make new disciples. That’s one take. But Jesus’ message in the 1st century may have really...
The story of Jonah is so much more than a big fish story. As we continue our sermon series on Bible Stories for Grown-ups, we take time to think critically of why Jonah tried to avoid going to Ninevah in the first place. His fateful decision may say something about...
We continue our look at “Bible Stories for Grown-ups” with a look at the story of the binding of Isaac. Was this really a test of faith for Abraham? Or was it more of an opportunity for Abraham to realize this God — the one, true God — is one of provision...
We start a new sermon series on “Bible Stories for Grown-ups” with a look at the story of Noah’s Ark. We equate the story to something wholesome and fun for children. But it’s really a disaster story — but one that shows God’s continued...
We look at the story of the prophet Nathan confronting King David with his sin to explore why we sometimes want punishment for others but mercy for ourselves. The passage this week is 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13. Download the video.
We continue our sermon series about some of the key questions Jesus asked as a way of teaching his disciples. In this sermon, we talk about anxiety and some strategies using prayer that we can use to ease our anxiety. Download the sermon.
Our video card failed, so here is the outline provided by Pastor Todd from which he delivered the message: My wife has a sign in her office that says “Don’t Make Me Call Out the Flying Monkeys.” It’s a nod to “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s not as funny or as interesting now...
