There is a theme of “protection” in the Lenten psalms. But what does God protect us from? This sermon on Psalm 63:1-8 considers the ways we might try to answer this question…

We often misread texts like Psalm 90:1-2, 9-16. We think these words promise us that the “truly faithful” do not suffer. We have used these words to justify the belief that our…

In 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Paul writes, “where the Lord’s Spirit is, there is freedom.” But what exactly is this freedom? We have been taught to understand freedom in certain ways, but is…

If resurrection is the ultimate end, then why does this life matter? Are we just passing through this life? Are our lives and the problems we face insignificant? This sermon from 1…

Resurrection is an essential part of our faith. But sometimes, we emphasize resurrection to the point of downplaying death- which has led to the belief that we do not have permission to…

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul stresses the importance of the good news. Paul’s words point to faith – but what IS faith? This sermon (from 2/6/22) explores some of the ways we…

This sermon is about the greatest gift – love. 1 Corinthians 13 is all about love, but what exactly does Paul mean by “love?” This sermon considers some of the ways to…

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Paul seems to contradict himself. We have long understood Paul’s body analogy to mean there is a hierarchy in the church. But is that what Paul means? Is…

This Sermon (preached on January 16th) is about 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. We often think the beauty of his passage lies in the spiritual gifts- but the real beauty of his passage is…

The epistle to the Ephesians mentions God’s secret plan several times, which has led up to ask, “What IS God’s secret plan?” This sermon from Ephesians 3:1-12 reminds us that we need…