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.
Stay Salty
We continue in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, shifting from Jesus’ description of God’s realm to instructions for those who follow Jesus. In this passage, Jesus calls his followers “salt of the earth” and “light of the world,” imploring them to be more righteous than the religious leaders of that day. What does it mean for us to be “salt” and “light” and how does that relate to being “righteous” in today’s world?
Blessed
This week we gather with the disciples to listen in on Jesus’ “sermon on the mount.” Jesus begins his ministry offering words of “blessing.” But who is characterized as “blessed” goes against the grain of who the world, then and now, calls “blessed.” Join us as we explore the upside down world of Christ’s realm through these words of love and encouragement.
Bearing the Light
Today we spend time with Matthew’s version of Jesus’ move to Galilee, where he called his first disciples to “follow him.” What does Jesus mean by “Repent”? Why and how did those fisherfolks respond so quickly and decisively to Jesus’ invitation and how are we to understand Christ’s invitation to a new way of life in this day and age?
Come and See
Today we have the joy of celebrating the baptism of baby Julian! We’ll ponder Jesus’ invitation to discipleship, “come and see,” reflecting on what that means for Julian’s life as well as for each of our own.
Sitz Im Leben
Today Rev. Dan Meyer-Abbott brings us a message about Biblical understanding. The “Sitz im Leben” (“Situation in Life”)* in which a Biblical passage was written can help us understand its meaning. Rev. Dan takes us through examples from Paul’s teachings and reflects on how they are being misinterpreted and misapplied today, in our own Sitz im Leben.
What Do You Fear? – Fear Doesn’t Stop Us
Today we have Adam Marshall bringing us the message as we examine the classic text for Epiphany: the journey and arrival of the Magi. His first-person narrative as one of the Magi provides an insider’s view of what their journey and visit may have been like, and how they encountered, then avoided, the unpredictable Herod. We consider how the Magi journeyed through and in spite of fear. How do we, as people of faith, respond when our fears are real and justified?
What Do You Fear? – Good News Is Louder than Fear
Come and join in the joy of the season as we gather to welcome the Christ Child on Christmas Eve!
What Do You Fear? – When You’re Afraid, Give Me Your Hand
On this fourth Sunday in Advent, we come alongside Joseph, who is pivotal to the story of Jesus, God made flesh, but rarely centered. What does the story of Joseph teach us about the divine as it comes in the midst of our hopes and fears? What does it mean to extend and receive a hand?
What Do You Fear? – Even in our Fear, We are Called Forward
Today is the third Sunday of Advent and we continue to explore the intersections of our fear and hope. Our passages for this Sunday invite us to come alongside two young people to wrestle with questions that might be familiar. Can I do this? Do I have what it takes? Will I be all alone? Am I enough?
What Do You Fear? – When We’re Running Out of Hope, God is at Work
As is our practice on the first Sunday of the month, today’s sermon is a first-person narrative. This week we enter into the world of John the Baptist… so certain at times in his life, and full of doubt and questions at others. What struggles companion John the Baptist in his ministry? And how did Jesus offer guidance and reassurance when John seemed to be running low on hope?