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The Parable of the Yeast

For today’s sermon we are going on a field trip to the Arnold family kitchen to learn how the Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast. You’ll learn about the invisible work of the Holy Spirit to transform us and how we have a responsibility to provide an atmosphere for growth. All of this and more […]

Called to be Children of the King

In today’s sermon, you’ll learn how God is calling you to be a part of his royal family. Central to that calling is putting aside our own selfish ambitions and placing his kingdom first. Also, in this sermon we explore how God enters into our experience to find us where we are and to present […]

Praying for our Leaders

Paul urged his young protege Timothy to pray, intercede, and give thanks for Kings and all those in authority. He asked him to do so that the community could live “peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and holiness.” When is the last time you felt like your community was experiencing a peaceful and quiet life? […]

Paying Forgiveness Forward

The Apostle Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should we forgive someone? As many as seven?” I don’t know how that sounds to you, but seven is sounds at a least like and adequate try, if not a lot, but Jesus’s response was much larger. Try seventy-seven or some translations render the text as seventy […]

God’s Formula for Restoring Broken Relationships

When Jesus gets asked by the disciples a question about who is the greatest, his answer probably wasn’t what they expected. He didn’t tell them a series of great works they should strive for. Instead, Jesus gives a long series of short instructions around creating and maintaining community. In today’s passage from the Gospel of […]

Overcome Evil with Good

When injustice strikes and you are reeling with pain, hurt, and indignation, you can become overwhelmed. We all experience being overwhelmed differently. You may be paralyzed with fear, erupt in anger or internalize the hurt until you are crushed with resentment. In today’s sermons you’ll encounter two stories of amazing responses to evil. We’ll also […]

Your God-Given Assignment for a Happy Life

What if a holy life, a life devoted to God, isn’t about a bunch of restrictive do’s and don’ts but rather instead a life of fully being the amazing gifted person he made you to be to the betterment of others. That’s what will be exploring today as we dive into Romans 12:1-8. Rev. John […]

Standing Steadfast when Feeling Overwhelmed

Standing Steadfast Sermon

1st Peter contains valuable lessons for staying steadfast in challenging times. The early church community was persecuted heavily and Peter advise them how to stand strong in their faith during this challenging period. The stressors for the early church were in some ways not unlike ours. 1) They were socially distanced – Becoming a believer […]

Three Ways to Find God in Difficult Times

We’ll be looking at two texts in today’s sermon. The first is the story of Elijah hearing the still small voice of God and the second is Psalm 99. From these two passages we’ll discover three different points of contact that can evoke a sense of God’s presence. Specifically, we’ll be exploring how certain, places, […]

Sharing Bread – A Story of God’s Abundant Compassion

Jesus feeding the 5000

Jesus, at a low point in his personal life, gets called upon to to care in an exceptional manner. Weary and desiring to be alone after hearing news of the death of John the Baptist, he nevertheless is moved with compassion. He heals, he teaches, and he feeds a multitude with just a few loaves […]