Sometimes God’s voice splashes undeniably into our awareness. Our scripture passages for today are two examples. In Psalm 29, Gods’ voice is described as powerfully crashing into the world. In the story of Jesus’s baptism as recounted in the Gospel of Mark, the heavens tear open and God’s voice declares, “This is my beloved son, […]
The gifts you receive in Jesus are many and layered. You learn in this sermon about the gifts of being chosen by God, redeemed, and forgiven. These gifts all given through Jesus Christ are the roots of peace, love, joy, and hope. Through them you have the opportunity and an ability to bring the light […]
Christians believe in a “triune” God, meaning a God his nature we experience in three different unique ways: The Lord God creator of the heavens and the earth and covenant maker; Jesus Christ, the son of God, our redeemer and salvation; and Holy Spirit, our comforter, guided and teacher of the truth. Each different expression […]
Perplexed, pondering, and questioning. This is Mary, mother of Jesus, when she discovers that she will bear the son of God. Mary is typically presented as an exemplary figure of faith and obedience. Ultimately, she is, but she doesn’t start that way. In today’s sermon you’ll discover how Mary went from frightened and confused to […]
Are you in need of a joy infusion? Then you need to watch this worship video. The whole service revolves around the theme of joy. Rev. John Arnold challenges us to “punch holes in the darkness”, meaning, as believers in Jesus Christ choosing to exhibit joy in the face of darkness. Pleases share this video […]
Advent is a peculiar time of waiting between promises and their fulfillment. Waiting can be tough. For example, right now, we are waiting (and not so patiently) for a vaccine to defeat the coronavirus. Though we are confident one is coming, and it even seems near; nevertheless, waiting can be hard. We must deal with […]
Do the “end-times” scare or confuse you? You’re not alone. In today’s sermon, we’re digging into why Jesus’ return is both a cause of concern and of comfort. This topic, the second coming of Jesus, is a critical yet often overlook doctrine of the christian faith. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore how the combination of […]
This brief Thanksgiving Service is a time of prayer and reflection on five themes: The bounty of the earth, our redemption in Jesus Christ, our unity in Jesus Christ, the guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit, and the goodness and greatness of God. The service was a joint joint effort of: Rev. John Arnold, […]
Remembering the least of these – those who are hungry, thirsty, in need of clothing or companionship – does not have to be complicated. It’s also the most fundamental expression of loving our neighbor as ourselves. Today’s sermon is a simple reminder that we too are the least of these. When Jesus calls us to […]