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 […]

The sermons text: Select verses from Hebrews, chapters 11 and 12. Who are your heroes? Why are they important to you? The author of the letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament didn’t use the word hero, but he listed many people who we might regard as heroes of faith. Heroes of faith are […]

Are you neglecting your relationship with God because you are too busy? This is quite common and the problem is not a new one. Today’s sermon focuses on a story that is old and familiar to many people, the story of Mary and Martha. This is a story of misplaced priorities because of being too […]

Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15a Elijah, a mighty prophet of God despaired at a time that should have been his peak moment of celebration. He had clearly and publicly triumphed over his enemies by having a showdown of sorts to reveal whose God was real. His or the false prophets of his time. The test was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Title:  The Money Bag – Betraying Jesus Text: Luke 22:1-6 Judas name has become synonymous with betrayal. Through his story Rev. John Arnold unpacks two ways we can easily fall prey to evil in our lives and as a result betray Jesus.  Specifically, Rev. Arnold explores our need to stay vigilant and aware, so that […]