Confession is a common theme throughout scripture, and confession has been an important part of the church since the beginning. So why does confession give us so much anxiety? This sermon on…
Sermons
Thorn Bushes, Snakes, and God’s Protection
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…
Hope in the Lord
As we continue through the season of Lent, we pray through Psalm 27. Listen as Pastor Corey gives a beautiful sermon on finding Hope in the Lord in the midst of trying…
God is our Home
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…
The Freedom of the Spirit
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…
God is in the Business of Resurrection
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…
Anticipating Resurrection
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…
Faith, Trust, and Experiencing Good News
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…
Love Never Ends
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…
The Body Analogy
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…