In Matthew 2:1-12, we find the story of the Wise Men who visited the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. How does this well-known story connect to the mission of Christ – the reason that Jesus came to earth? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
Out of Time?
It’s a brand new year! Pastor J.R. filled in for the vacationing Pastor David this week, and he preached on Ephesians 5:15-17. How should we use the time given to us by God? Are we good stewards of time in this busy world? Click the link below to hear Pastor J.R.’s sermon on this topic.
Joseph and His Dreams
On Sunday, December 26, Pastor David preached on Matthew 2:13-23, the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt because of King Herod’s jealousy. How does this story help answer the question of free will vs. predestination? Click the link below to listen!
The Sign of Immanuel
In Isaiah 7:10-17, we read the prophecy of a young woman conceiving and giving birth to a son, who is to be named Immanuel, “God With Us.” What was this story about? And what does it have to do with the real Christmas message of hope? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
Gifts for the Savior
On Sunday, December 12, Pastor J.R. helped us think about how we should go about giving a gift to our Savior. Why do we give gifts? What could Jesus possibly need from us? What are his interests? Click the link below to hear J.R.’s message on this topic.
Prepare the Way
John the Baptist came proclaiming the coming of the kingdom of heaven. And even then the Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t like the message! How can this story help us tackle the question of God’s justice vs. God’s lovingkindness? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
The Birth Foretold
At our Hanging of the Greens service, Pastor David read Isaiah 53:1-6 and offered a meditation on the meaning of this passage for our celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. Click the link below to hear this brief message.
Ready or Not, Here He Comes!
November 28 was the first Sunday of Advent. We remember to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, but do we remember to celebrate and anticipate his return at the end of the age? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on Matthew 24:36-44 – and to listen to a game of hide-and-seek in the sanctuary.
Jesus is King!
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and we have much for which to be thankful. Just as we should watch our physical diets, we should be careful that our spiritual intake is healthy. Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on Colossians 1:11-20, a passage about the supremacy of Jesus Christ.
Stand Firm and Witness
Luke’s final recorded teaching of Jesus, found in Luke 21:5-19, contains some pretty strange stuff. Can we relate to this teaching at all? And what does this have to do with church life today? Click the link below to listen to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage.