In Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul sparked a lot of debate and anxiety in the church when he said “God destined us.” These words leave us with some big questions! Did God really destine…
The Myth of Efficiency
We have been conditioned by the Myth of Efficiency, and this conditioning has caused us to think of stories like the one found in Luke 2:41-52 as unnecessary or unimportant. This sermon…
God Works through the Ordinary
It seems we have come to think about the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ Birth as a stumbling bock to God’s plan. But is that really what is going on here? Who is really…
Help our Unbelief
When Mary visits Elizabeth (in Luke 1:39-45), Elizabeth believes what God is doing without requiring any proof. It seems Elizabeth doesn’t need proof to believe, but we do Perhaps we, like Mary…
Preparing the Way
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance and judgment – both of which are words that we find unsettling and perhaps even frightening. In the midst of impending judgement, the crowds…
What is the End?
In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus talks to the disciples about THE END. But what IS the end? Is Jesus talking about the end of the world? This sermon seeks to answer these questions…
Giving is an Act of Celebration
For so long, Mark 12:38-44 has been interpreted as a means of encouraging people to give everything that they have, even if it leads to suffering. But is that really what this…
To Know Grief is to Know Love
The story of Lazarus (Found in John 11:32-44) is a beautiful story that teaches us what it means to faithfully grieve, lament, and express our hope. This sermon considers some of the…
The Disciples Still Don‘t Get It
This week’s Gospel reading is from Mark 10:32-45. This is the third time in the Gospel of Mark tat Jesus tells the disciples what is going to happen to him and what…
The Myth of Usefulness
It is a joy and a gift to be accepted and loved without needing to prove our usefulness. And yet, we tend to equate “worth” with “usefulness”. This sermon from Mark 10:2-16…