Today, Pastor David preached from Colossians 3:1-11 – and from inside the baptistry in our sanctuary. How does baptism relate to the presupposition of this passage, namely, that we have been raised with Christ? And how does this passage answer the biggest questions we face: those of identity and meaning and purpose? Listen in to today’s sermon recording here.
When God Comes to Visit
Once upon a time, Abraham had a surprise guest at his tent: three visitors who, as Abraham soon discovered, represented God. We can learn much from Abraham’s extravagant hospitality toward his guests – and Abraham’s belief in the strange promise they made to him and his wife Sarah. Listen to Pastor David’s message on Genesis 18:1-10!
The Gutsy Samaritan
In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the well-known story of the Good Samaritan. What if we renamed that story to “The Gutsy Samaritan”? How does this story relate to the conversation about inheriting eternal life at the beginning of the passage? And what does this have to do with our lives today? Listen to Pastor David’s sermon on this famous parable.
Small But Mighty
The story of how God healed Naaman, the Aramean army commander, of his leprosy is found in 2 Kings 5:1-14. Tucked into this story are a handful of minor characters who play crucial roles in helping this miraculous cleansing take place. What does this story have to say to our situation today? Listen in as Pastor David preaches on this Old Testament passage.
Not For the Faint of Heart
Elisha watched as his mentor Elijah was carried into heaven in a whirlwind, with chariots and horses of fire (2 Kings 2:1-14). This left Elisha on the wrong side of the Jordan River with his master’s cloak. What did he decide to do? And how does his decision set the pattern for those who would follow Jesus Christ with their lives? Here is Pastor David’s sermon on this passage:
What are you doing here?
God asked Elijah this haunting question twice after Elijah fled for his life. While 1 Kings 19:1-18 is often remembered for the “still, small voice” of God, this passage shows a great deal more about how God cares for Elijah – and how God calls him forward on mission. What does this have to do with us? Listen in to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage:
First Things First
Today Pastor David begins a new series entitled “Why are we here?” To approach this question, we must keep first things first. Galatians 2:11-21 contains Paul’s description of his confrontation of Peter over an issue that had caused division in the early church. Paul’s response to this situation helps us remember to “keep the main thing the main thing.”
Meaning for Those Who Struggle
In John 16:12-15, Jesus reassures his disciples that God the Spirit will be with them during their upcoming days of struggle and service. There is meaning in these words just on a surface level, but there is also greater meaning when we look at them in context. What do these words have to do with the everyday life of a follower of Christ today? Here is Pastor David’s message that concludes the series “What Jesus Gave”:
Truth for Those Who Work
“Just show us the Father, and that will be enough!” So Phillip requested Jesus, prompting the response found in John 14:8-17. What does this conversation have to do with Pentecost, local ministry opportunities, and Pastor David’s lost flash drive? There’s only one way to find out: listen to this Sunday’s message by clicking here!
Prayer for Those Who Believe
In John 17:20-26, Jesus prayed for those who would believe in his message. That includes believers today, of course! What lessons can we learn from this prayer? How does Jesus’s prayer affect our everyday lives today? And what crazy acronym did Pastor David come up with this week? Take a listen to this week’s sermon and find out: