Posts from 2025
Sermon Note: Living the Future Now
Introduction Loving our enemies may be one of the most difficult commands Jesus gives. It’s not a suggestion or a nice ideal—it’s a radical way of living that goes against our natural instincts. When someone wrongs us, our first instinct may be revenge, resentment, retribution—to fight back, shut them out, or let bitterness take root. But Jesus calls us to something deeper: a love that breaks cycles of hatred, resists the pull of vengeance, and chooses mercy over malice. This…
Sermon Note: Rejoice in the Vision
Introduction This week, we continue our sermon series, Foundations & Futures, where we explore how God’s presence shapes us now and calls us into the future. So far, we’ve looked at how faith is formed through habits, challenges, and trust. Now, we turn to Jesus’ words in Luke 6, where he describes blessings and woes in ways that challenge conventional thinking. The world often defines success in terms of wealth, comfort, and status, but Jesus offers a different perspective—one that…
Rummage Sale Postponed
Rummage Sale Postponed It is with much consideration and with heavy hearts that because of medical issues we have decided to postpone the March 8 rummage sale. We will keep you posted and will let you know when we have a new date. Many thanks to all of you who were ready and willing to make this wonderful event a reality. Except for having had to close our doors to COVID, the rummage sale has, the second Saturday in March,…
Sermon Note: Beyond Our Comfort Zone
Introduction As we continue our Epiphany series on Foundations & Futures, we return to Jesus in the synagogue, picking up right where we left off last week. After reading from Isaiah, Jesus boldly declares that God’s promises are fulfilled—but then takes it a step further. At first, the crowd marvels at his words, but as Jesus expands God’s vision beyond Israel, their excitement turns to outrage. The people of Nazareth, once proud to claim Jesus as one of their own,…
Sermon Note: Holy Habits
Introduction As we continue our Epiphany series on Foundations & Futures, we focus this week on how Jesus grounded his ministry in “holy habits” like worship and community. When Jesus stood in the synagogue to read from Isaiah, he reminded us that spiritual growth is built through steady rhythms of worship, prayer, and study. This week, we reflect on how these practices not only shape our faith but also empower us to live out God’s mission. Illustration Video Please note:…
Sermon Note: Expectations & Affirmations
Introduction As we look ahead to Sunday’s worship, we consider what it means to step into our identity and purpose. At times, we find ourselves caught between expectations—our own, those of others, or even what we think God expects of us—and affirmations of who we already are and who we are becoming. These tensions are nothing new. Even as we look at the life and ministry of Jesus, we see moments of expectation and affirmation intertwining, setting the stage for…