Sermons
A sermon is a talk. It is a conversation between God and the preacher, the preacher and him/herself, and the preacher and the listener. It is a beautiful, delightful dance of truth, memory, and possibility. Like a dance, a conversation can meander around the room gracefully, all the while leading you to end up right where you started - with a hopeful prayer.
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Cutting Covenant with Abraham -Genesis 15
Promises show we value the other person. Keeping our word strengthens relationships, while broken promises harm them. Read how God's promise to bless the world through Abraham reflects His unwavering commitment.
Did Jesus Really Mean I Need to “Hate” My Parents?
Jesus worried that the listeners had not seriously considered what faithfulness looks like. His words seem incredibly harsh, but they are deeply wise. Sometimes reducing the options clarifies our choices.
Finding God in the Lost and Found
We all lose our way. The question is, when I do is there a way back? The story of Scripture is filled with people who lost their way. Some came back, some didn't. Some thought they had lost hope, but they found it and so much more in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Transfiguration of Jesus, Part 1
In the gospel of Matthew 17, Elijah and Moses with the Transfiguration of Jesus. They confirm his identity. Notice, it is not, “The Transformation of Jesus,” as if he is becoming something he is not. His fuller identity is being revealed (Colossians 1:15) and God says, “This is my Son, listen to him!”
The Transfiguration of Jesus, Part 2
In the gospel of Matthew 17, Elijah and Moses with the Transfiguration of Jesus. They confirm his identity. Notice, it is not, “The Transformation of Jesus,” as if he is becoming something he is not. Here his fuller identity is being revealed and God says, “This is my Son, listen to him!”
The Beautiful Budding Faith of Nicodemus
Nicodemus in the Bible (John 3:16) teaches us there are many ways to love God. We can ask questions, advocate for fairness, and give others dignity. Doubts are not disqualifiers. He brought his questions to his teacher and we can bring our questions to Christ.
Joseph's Fantastic Trust and God's Wonderful Work in Our Life
Joseph and Mary were able to trust God for their present and future because they had been taught about God's faithfulness in the past. This incredible example of faith reminds us that God can lead us even in our confusion and questions.