Sermons (Page 3)

Sermons are listed below with the most recent sermons first. Sermons may be browsed by date, books of the Bible, speaker, and more. Check back often for updates.

This I Call To Mind

This week we continue a new sermon series inviting us to explore how we live open-heartedly in a risky world and at a contentious time. Many of us experience life as a tapestry, woven with threads of both sorrow and joy. In this week’s text,  we turn to a passage in the book of Lamentations that shifts from lamentation to a message of hope and trust in God’s faithfulness, even in the midst of great suffering and despair. Scripture: Lamentations…

In Sorrow and in Rejoicing

This week we begin a new sermon series inviting us to explore how we live open-heartedly in a risky world and at a contentious time. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (NRSVue)

Power in Peace

This week, we look at another profound aspect of God’s nature: God’s peace. Scripture: Psalm 20 (CEB)

Perfect in Love

This week, we look at another profound aspect of God’s nature: God’s perfect love. Psalm 138 is a hymn of thanksgiving, highlighting God’s unwavering love and faithfulness. This is a love that meets us where we are, sustains us through our trials, and propels us toward a future filled with hope and purpose. Scripture: Psalm 138 (CEB)

Creative Creator

As we continue our series on Seeking God, we explore Psalm 139 which beautifully captures the omniscience and omnipresence of God, portraying a Creator who knows us intimately and is with us constantly. As we prayerfully consider these verses, we are called to recognize and celebrate the creative power of God today, in our lives and in the world around us. Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (CEB)

Awe-Inspiring Presence

We are beginning the longest season of the Christian Year, the Sundays after Pentecost. On Pentecost, the church takes the stage and seeks to live out what has been learned and to put it into action. We don’t do this work alone, which is why we begin with this season with a series about seeking God. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 (CEB)

Dry Bones, Flames, and a New Spirit

This is Pentecost Sunday! In the Christian tradition, this is sometimes celebrated as the birthday of the universal church. This Sunday we will explore how the gift of the Holy Spirit inspires us to new life, new ministry, new ways of being community and the church! Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 2:1-8, 11b-21 (CEB)

… and Know that I am God

What is the power of words in an institution? This Ascension Sunday we conclude our post-Easter sermon series exploring “The Power of Words.” Our denomination just finished its work at the General Conference in Charlotte, NC. This year’s theme was based on Psalm 46, entitled “…and know I am God.” Scripture: Psalm 46: 1-5, 9-10  &  John 17: 7-11 (NRSV)

Religion & Politics

We continue our post-Easter sermon series exploring “The Power of Words.” This week, we remember the common conflict-avoidance of never talking about politics or religion by exploring both! As our denomination gathers at General Conference in Charlotte, NC, important matters are addressed by this international decision-making body. How we address one another even in these high-impact situations can say a lot about who we are. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12; 12:31b  & 13:4-8a (NRSV)

Family Words: Hurtful or Life-Giving

We continue our post-Easter sermon series exploring “The Power of Words.” This week, we look at our families–whether those are families of origin, chosen families, church families, or some combination. Sometimes our family members know just how to push our buttons, and we are then faced with how to respond. Sometimes we are so comfortable with a family member that we don’t filter our words before speaking them. Our choices matter, our words matter, in how we treat and speak…

Resurrection

Please enjoy our Easter Sunday worship service. Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 (CEB)