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Practicing Scripture – MEMORIZE

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46, Psalm 22 We often think of memorizing scripture as something we did in Sunday School as a kid. Something we have outgrown. But what if memorization isn’t something you grow out of, it’s something you grow into.  When we hide the words of Scripture in our hearts we carry them with

Practicing Scripture – STUDY

Sermon Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 This week, we’ll explore what it means to truly study the Bible—and why it can sometimes leave us feeling unsettled. While Scripture can be sweet and comforting, it can also challenge us deeply, especially when it's misused or misunderstood. We'll reflect on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, where both he and

Practicing Scripture – MEDITATE

Sermon Scripture: Joshua 1:7–8, Psalm 1:1–3, Revelation 10:8–10, Luke 24 We live in a world bursting with information, yet we are growing less and less literate in the deeper sense—not in our ability to decode words, but in our ability (or willingness) to sit patiently with them. We are spending less and less time receiving

Practicing Scripture – READ

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

Faithful God – Better Together

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