Sermons from 2019
Committed to Continual Praise
This sermon on Psalm 145 addresses the importance of extolling God’s works. Specifically, Rev. John Arnold addresses how we need to do this in order to pass on the faith to future generations. He also shares his own experience of using three different levels of story telling to help disciple another Christian. These three levels […]
A God Who Colors Outside of Our Lines
A wee little man named Zacchaeus was interested in seeing Jesus, but God had something far more in mind. When Jesus dined with Zacchaeus and called him to follow to follow him, it riled up some of the religious leadership. Why? Jesus was working way outside of their expected norms. Are you jumping on board […]
Heroes of Faith
Jesus, Priorities, and Purpose, a sermon about Mary and Martha
What’s Enough, and Why Me?
Knowing More than a Nice Guy Jesus
Text Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 118:14-29 New Testament Lesson: Revelation 1:4-8 How do you view Jesus? Do you see Jesus as a compassionate, all loving, teacher reaching out to the poor and the oppression? Do you see him as a good and moral man? Do you see Jesus as a champion of social justice issues? […]
Maundy Thursday, 2019 – Love One Another as I Have Loved You
Jesus gave the disciples a new commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Lest there be any confusion of what he meant by this he demonstrated servant leadership by humbling himself and washing their feet. Foot washing was a task left to the lowliest of servants. Jesus model humble servant love through this […]
The Sponge – The Mysterious Jesus
Title: The Sponge – The Mysterious Jesus Text: Mark 5:33-37 “My God, my God, Why have you forsaken me.” Jesus shouted this anguished cry as life ebbed from his body on the cross. Was it utter despair and isolation or was it a cry out of hope? Rev. John Arnold suggests that Jesus was instinctively […]
The Dice – The Undercover Boss Jesus
Title: The Dice – The Undercover Boss Jesus Text: Mark 15:21-24 Do you see Jesus Christ as a consultant or CEO? Rev. John Arnold explains the critical difference in these perspectives as he examines events at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This message is the second of six videos in a lenten sermon series […]