On Sunday, February 6, Pastor David led us on an investigation of the well-known “Beatitudes” found in Matthew 5:1-12. Click the link below to hear this sermon about how these teachings of Jesus show us a model for “the good life” that is upside-down compared to how the world thinks.
The God Who Heals
In 2 Kings 20:1-11, King Hezekiah prayed to the Lord to be healed from a terrible disease – but what was his real request? God heard his prayer and healed him – but why did God choose to heal him? What does this have to do with the mission of Christ and our calling to follow him? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on this topic.
A Short Sermon
Jesus’s first sermon in Matthew is, admittedly, pretty short and to the point. Immediately afterward, he called his first disciples (the First Church) together. What does this one-two punch say about how we should do church today? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on Matthew 4:12-22.
Who needs to be baptized?
At the beginning of Jesus’s earthly ministry, he went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. What a strange thing to do! Why would Jesus need to be baptized? And what does this story have to do with our participation in the mission of Christ? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on Matthew 3:13-17.
Revealed to the World
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.