Sermon Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19 The Bible is complicated. It is quoted in wedding vows or wielded in political battles, stitched into funeral prayers or painted onto protest signs. Its stories have enchanted us and challenged us. It has been our answer book for life, our defense in culture wars, and if we’re honest, our stumbling
Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14 Naaman was a powerful commander, but no amount of fame could cure the illness he carried. His healing didn’t begin with a wondrous sign—it began in the intimacy of community with the small voice of a servant girl. This Sunday, we’ll explore how God’s faithfulness often shows up through unexpected
Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14 Today, we’re focusing on Elisha’s story because it reveals one of the clearest ways God faithfully shows up in our lives: through mystery, through symbols, and through the people who guide us. These guides—our friends, teachers, companions—invite us into something deeper. They help name and nurture the best of what
Sermon Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Four weeks ago, Jesus told his followers to wait for the gift of power that would come through the Holy Spirit. Then came Pentecost—smoke, wind, and fire filled the room, but most importantly, the Spirit was poured out on everyone gathered. Last week, we listened for Lady Wisdom, the personification
Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 8 In Proverbs chapters 1-9 there are four interesting characters vying for our attention; there’s the wise Fatherly King and a woman named Lady Wisdom, and they’re offering divine wisdom that leads to stability and life. Then there is also a Wicked Man and a wily woman called Lady Folly, and their
Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 A long time ago, God made a promise. He said, “One day, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” That means God wouldn’t just be with a few special people anymore—he would be with everyone who wants him. On Pentecost we remember the first sermon, the first baptisms, and
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 While the world chases speed and spectacle, Jesus invites us into something different—holy presence. Before the spectacle of Pentecost, the fledgling Christian Church was instructed to learn how to wait. This week, we explore how slowness, trust, presence, and witness are not signs of weakness in the modern church, but rather these
In this year’s annual church meeting, we reflect on God’s faithful presence through both challenges and growth—celebrating the shared ministry of our church, the rhythms that shape us, and the hope that guides us forward. From financial realities to new opportunities in worship, recovery, and youth, we’re reminded that God's persistent Kingdom is unfolding among
Sermon Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 When Peter returned to Jerusalem with stories of Gentile inclusion and Spirit-led transformation, he didn’t come with arguments—he came with a testimony. In a world quick to judge and slow to listen, this story from Acts 11 reminds us that God often moves in surprising ways, and our calling is not
Sermon Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Today, we are picking up where we left off last Sunday in considering God’s great, on-going, never-forgotten project in the world, yet we recognize that things are not yet as they should be. Creation, history, our own stories—they’re all marked by the fact that we know things are not yet right
