Sermon Scripture: James 3:1-12 (NRSV) “Men like me, who possess hidden wisdom are freed from common rules just as we are cut off from common pleasures. Our, my boy, is a high and lonely destiny.” -Uncle Andrew from The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis The keen moral insight of Lewis is clear; the moment one
Sermon Scripture: James 1:2-4; 5:7-11 According to the logic of James, 2020 is to be considered one of the most joy-filled years because of the trials we all faced. This isn’t coming from someone who had it nice and easy in life. James personally experienced poverty, famine, and persecution. These words are not cheap cliche
At the beginning of the book of Exodus, the Israelite people were enslaved by the Pharaoh in Egypt. God called a man named Moses to confront Pharaoh and demand that the Israelites be freed. Moses confronted Pharaoh many times, but Pharaoh refused! After finally agreeing to let them go, Pharaoh changed his mind because he
Today, let’s learn about the life and work of Austin Channing Brown. Austin is a Christian black woman who fights for racial justice through activism and education. Racism is prejudice against a person or group on the basis of their ethnic or racial identity. What does the Bible say about racism and social justice? Join
"Be perfect…” Mt. 5:48 "May God sanctify you entirely” 1 Thess. 5:23 "to those who are sanctified…” 1 Cor. 1:2"you were sanctified…” 1 Cor. 6:11 Throughout the scriptures, there is evidence that part of the work of God in our lives is to sanctify us. But what does this mean? How are we to understand this call?
Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV) Mary was a devoted teenager who loved God. She, along with others, was waiting for God to do what he had promised through the prophets to do; send a king in the line of David who would set things right. After an encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary uttered her
Sermon Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV) We are in the third Sunday of Advent. During Advent this year, we are exploring the stories of women who have helped to share the Gospel in their generation. Perhaps none of these are more important than Mary Magdalene. If you'll extend some me some grace, let's explore this resurrection story
Sermon Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 (NRSV) The namesake of God’s covenant people is that they wrestled with God in the same way their forefather had. To have an “Israelite” faith did not mean to be certain about all your beliefs about God; it meant to wrestle honestly with those beliefs. You see this throughout the biblical
Sermon Scripture: Luke 2:36-40 (NRSV) This week we begin a new series called "Her Story." Our motivation for this series is to try and elevate the stories of women who have done important work for the Gospel and whose lives are a faithful witness to Christianity. I want to elevate these stories because for too long
Sermon Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NRSV) “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I imagine these words from the Apostle Paul would hit you differently based on your current circumstances. If things are going pretty well "Rejoice ALWAYS" or "give
