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
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
Faithful God – Mystery, Symbols, and Guides
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
Persistent Kingdom – When Faith is Shaken
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,
Faithful God – Hearing Lady Wisdom
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
Faithful God – A New Fire and Wind
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
Persistent Kingdom – Slow Church in a Fast World
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,
Annual Meeting – Past, Present, Future
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.
Persistent Kingdom – Hearing is Believing
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
Persistent Kingdom – Wounds Will Sing
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