Scripture Readings: 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a; Ps. 78:23-29; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Ephesians 4:1-16 Living Into Our Calling The indicatives of grace The epistle of Ephesians was sent originally to Christians in Ephesus and surrounding towns. In the first half, Paul declares what theologians call the indicatives of grace—the gospel truths … Continue reading "Sermon for August 5, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ps. 145:10-18; Eph. 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Sermon by Sheila Graham from 2 Kings 4, Ephesians 3 and John 6 When the Impossible Becomes Possible Introduction The apostle Paul constantly encouraged the early Christians to have faith, and, as they went out into the world with the gospel message, to access … Continue reading "Sermon for July 29, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Samuel 7:11-14a; Ps. 89:20-37; Eph. 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Sermon by Lance McKinnon from Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Rest for All Introduction The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a … Continue reading "Sermon for July 22, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ps. 85:8-13; Eph. 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Sermon by Linda Rex from Eph. 1:3-4; Mark 6:14-29 When God Judges Elijah’s story One of the Bible stories I remember from my childhood is one about the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal meeting on Mount Carmel with the people of … Continue reading "Sermon for July 15, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10; Ps. 123; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 2 Cor. 12:1-10 (Drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Exposition Commentary and Colin Kruse in The New Bible Commentary.) Encouragement for Those Who Suffer in Serving Christ Introduction As we saw in our Gospel … Continue reading "Sermon for July 8, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; Wisdom 1:13-15 (NRSV); Wisdom 2:23-24 (NRSV); Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Mark chapters 3-5 God Cares Introduction Though King David said that we humans are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” we don’t always function in accordance with God’s good design. The results can … Continue reading "Sermon for July 1, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 17:32-49; Ps. 9:9-20; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Linda Rex from Mark 4:35-41 Trusting God in the Storms Introduction Fear is a powerful force. At a basic level we respond by fighting or fleeing. When we encounter someone we view as unsafe, we typically respond in fear, resisting being … Continue reading "Sermon for June 24, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam.15:34-6:13; Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34 Sermon by Sheila Graham from Mark 4:26-34; 1 Sam. 16:6-13; 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Ps. 92:12-15 That’s How Our Father Thinks Introduction Today is Father’s Day—a day to honor our fathers and those who have acted as fathers in our lives. Fathers are important, … Continue reading "Sermon for June 17, 2018 (Father’s Day)" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 130; 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Sermon by Michelle Fleming from Gen. 3:8-15 and 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1 Know Your Limits Introduction No Boundaries, Limitless, Breaking Through—these could easily be titles of three New York Times bestselling books. All three titles reflect our insatiable desire for inexhaustible strength and the unfettered … Continue reading "Sermon for June 10, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Deut. 5:12-15; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18; 2 Cor. 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Mark 2:23-3:6 Jesus is our Sabbath Introduction “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” was the Lord’s command to Israel as part of the covenant he ratified with them through Moses at Mt. Sinai. As Israel was … Continue reading "Sermon for June 3, 2018" Read the article
