The [Blank] U Give ~ Children’s Sabbath Sunday (no audio available)
Monday, October 22nd, 2018There is no audio of today’s service. The day after I gave my first sermon as a church intern, I went sky-diving. I found jumping out of an airplane to be a lot easier than walking into a pulpit. So, will you please pray with me…
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>Fear and Longing ~ Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28
Sunday, January 28th, 2018This morning’s sermon, Fear and Longing, begins around 21 minutes in. Change causes stress. There is an index that seeks to quantify levels of stress. Prolonged high stress can cause depression and illness. Just to note it has been found in studies that those who worship, pray, exercise and are part of a community have discernibly […]
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>Keep Watch ~ Romans 13:11-14
Sunday, November 27th, 2016As you know, today is the First Sunday of Advent. Throughout Advent we prepare for the coming of Jesus. When we talk about preparing for Jesus it’s a little confusing, even for those of us who have been a part of the church for a long time. During Advent we prepare for the birth of […]
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>The Pharisee and the Harlot ~ Luke 7: 36-50
Sunday, June 12th, 2016What would life be like if we didn’t have to think or talk about sin? Why don’t we just blithely live our lives and not burden ourselves with all that negative talk about sin? Because God wants to crack open the hard shells, resistances, and judgments that stand in the way of the abundant life […]
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