Sermons on Biblical Themes
A Special Place
Colossians 1:1-12 — We join Paul in giving thanks and praying for the twin commitments of faith and love that make a place special to us.
VISION 2020: Grow and Care
Ephesians 4:11-16 — God has given leaders to the church to equip all the church to care and grow.
Reflections and Glimpses
Matthew 25:14-30 — Finance elder, Mark Katibah, walks the congregation through highlights of the past year and summarizes where the elders, staff, and congregation discern that God is leading us in 2020.
The Art of Neighboring 3
Luke 7:36-50 — An unwelcome guest teaches some religious folks what it means to be a grateful and hospitable host.
The Art of Neighboring 2
Mark 5:21-43 — We look at two Jesus encounters to consider the quality of our public and private ‘neighboring’.
The Art of Neighboring 1
Luke 10:25-37 — A surprising actor teaches us about mercy and doing the things we believe.
Hanging with the Wrong Crowd
Mark 2:13-17; Luke 18:9-14 — Jesus showed us how to love our neighbors: recognize our own sin and don’t turn away from the messiness of faithful ministry.
Cleansed and Welcomed
Mark 1:40-45 — Jesus has pronounced us clean and whole before God; that vitally changes our self-understanding and our view of others.
All Things New
Revelation 21:1-7; 22; Luke 4:14-21 — Jesus brought the Heavenly future of Revelation down to earth in his own ministry; these promises and hope are something we can experience here and now.
Remember This!
Psalm 145 — This Psalm offers a helpful tool to remember the importance of PRAISE in our lives.