Sermons on Spiritual Life and Growth
Completion – All Things New
Revelation 21; 1 Cor. 15 — A look at the here-and-now implications of our future restoration by God: being and bearing first fruits in the world.
The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:6-14; Acts 1-2 — Throughout all of scripture, the Holy Spirit is God’s power and presence with us and for us, leading us to obedience.
Abraham, Jesus, and Me
1 Peter 2:9-10 — We are blessed to be a blessing, to share the Good News and enact God’s love, mercy, and justice in the world.
The Gift of Grace
Ephesians 2:1,4-10 — Grace is a gift from God that calls forth a response of gratitude and obedience.
The Cross of Christ
Luke 9:18-25 — A look at the meaning and the implications of Jesus’ death on the cross.
Prophets and the Fruit of Faithfulness
Micah 6:6-8 — God desires our faithfulness, expressed in acts of mercy, justice, and humility.
Impatient
Psalm 13; John 20:23-29 — Scripture invites us to bring every human emotion (including impatience) to God in prayerful hope.
Return to the Shepherd
Luke 24; 1 Peter 2:21-25 — Christ is died and risen so that God might welcome lost and wandering home.
Maundy Thursday Reflection
Pastor Robert offers a reflection on the Maundy Thursday text from John 13.
Turning Back to Worship
Luke 17:11-21 – We worship and bring glory to God when we respond in humble gratitude to what God is doing in the world.