Sermons
Sermons are listed below with the most recent sermons first. See the Sermons menu at the top of the page to browse by date, books of the Bible, speaker, and more. Check back often for updates.
Peace Bearing
Today is outdoor church! Join use as we gather on this long Independence Day weekend to contemplate how Jesus sends his followers out into the topsy-turvy, sometimes hospitable, sometimes hostile world to be bearers of peace.
ALL in ONE and ONE in ALL
This 5th Sunday, we are honored to have Dr. Bill Harpur as our speaker. Bill shares his thoughts on unity through the lens of his life experience and faith. How are we all connected to each other and to God?
Rediscovering Courage
Today we come alongside the prophet Elijah who found himself exhausted and afraid in his quest to answer God’s call and carry out his particular ministry. How did Elijah find the courage to carry on?
Cherish: Ending Spiritual and Physical Hunger
Today Pastor Lori, Ken Brown, and Ron Jessee share updates on the Cal-Pac Annual Conference and reflections on this year’s theme, “Cherish.” What are concrete ways we can cherish those in our congregation and in the community around us?
What’s in a Name?
Today, Rev. Dan helps us explore the power of a name. What does it mean to “hallow” a name? Or to “profane” a name? Can a name describe not just a person but a relationship?
Grace upon Grace
Rev. Dan Meyer-Abbott guidess us through reflections on grace. What does it mean to receive grace? How can we be gracious to others?
Uncharted Waters
This week our text from Acts reconnects us to Paul and his ministry. He and his companions encounter folks, like Lydia, who enter into “uncharted waters” by way of their baptism. To what uncharted waters are we, as individuals and the church, being called today?
The End-Times: Truth or Consequences
This educational presentation, offered by the Rev. Dan Meyer-Abbott, explores the meaning of the End-Times through the lens of American history and the Bible. What does scripture actually say about the End-Times? What is the rapture and how do we understand the complexities of the Book of Revelation?
When Pigs Fly
Peter reports on his vision of “flying pigs” and how the Spirit sent him to a Gentile household. What did this event mean for the early church and how might the Spirit move through this text, bringing guidance and inspiration to us, the church today?
Helping Hands
Continuing today in the Book of Acts, we hear how Peter was summoned and Dorcas was returned to life. What does this account tell us about kindness? About calling forth life and the power of joining hands to make that happen?