Scripture readings: Ex. 3:1-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; (or Jer.15:15-21 and Ps. 26:1-8) Rom. 12:9-21; Matt.16:21-28 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matt. 16:21-28 and Rom. 12:9-21 TOTAL SURRENDER (part 2) GIVE IT AWAY! Note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series titled "Total Surrender." For Part 1 ("Give It Up!"), click here. Introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for September 3, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 1:8-2:10 and Ps. 124 (or Isa. 51:1-6 and Ps. 138) Rom. 12:1-8; Matt. 16:13-20 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 12:1-8 TOTAL SURRENDER (part 1) GIVE IT UP! Note: this is part 1 of a 2-part sermon with the overall title "Total Surrender." Part 2 (Give It Away!), covering … Continue reading "Sermon for August 27, 2017" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Gen. 45:1-15 and Ps. 133 (or Isa. 56:1, 6-8 and Ps. 67) Rom. 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:10-28 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matthew 15:10-28 Mega-Faith Introduction This sermon looks at a powerful example of faith from an unexpected source. The backdrop is what we read in Matt. 15:10-20, along with the history of Israel’s conquest … Continue reading "Sermon for August 20, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 37:14, 12-28 (or 1 Kings 19:9-18; Ps. 85:8-13) Rom. 10:5-15; Matt. 14:22-33 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Matthew 14:22-33 Watch While You’re Walking Introduction Our Gospel lection today tells of Jesus defying the laws of physics by walking on water. This story has fascinated people for centuries. Three Gospels record it: Matthew, Mark, … Continue reading "Sermon for August 13, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 32:22-31 and Ps. 17:1-7, 15 (or Isa. 55:1-5 and Ps. 145:8-9, 14-21) Rom. 9:1-5; Matt. 14:13-21 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matthew 14:13-21 A Call to Contentment (feeding of the 5,000) Introduction Recently, I spent the evening at the home of a neighbor who had recently returned from a trip to Nigeria, … Continue reading "Sermon for August 6, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 29:15-28 and Ps. 105:1-11, 45b or 1 Kings 3:5-12 and Ps. 119:129-136 Rom. 8:26-39; Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52 PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM (Matthew 13:31-33) By Josh McDonald Introduction In defining the exercise of power in the world, some distinguish between “right-handed power” (which tends to be confrontational and even violent) and “left-handed power” (which often … Continue reading "Sermon for July 30, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 28:10-19a and Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24 or Isa. 44:6-8 and Ps. 86:11-17 Rom. 8:12-25; Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 LIVING IN THE ALREADY BUT NOT-YET KINGDOM (Matthew 13:24-30) By Josh McDonald Introduction Perhaps you recall the televangelist couple Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. They set out to build heaven-on-earth in a Christian theme park named Heritage … Continue reading "Sermon for July 23, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 25:19-34 and Ps. 119:105-112 or Isa. 55:10-13 and Ps. 65:9-13; Rom. 8:1-11; Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23 CULTIVATING GRATITUDE (Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23) By Michelle Fleming Introduction “The kingdom of God is like _________________.” How would you fill in the blank? Jesus gives us clues in his teaching where he compares and contrasts human experience … Continue reading "Sermon for July 16, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Ps. 45:10-17 (or Song 2:8-13) or Zech. 9:9-12 and Ps. 145:8-14; Rom. 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 THE JOY OF TAKING JESUS’ YOKE (Matthew 11:27-30) By Cathy Deddo Introduction Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I … Continue reading "Sermon for July 9, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 22:1-14 and Ps. 13:1-6 or Jer. 28:5-9 and Ps. 89:1-4, 15-18; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42 RECEIVING AND REPRESENTING JESUS (Matthew 10:40-42) By Martin Manuel Introduction Let’s begin with a video that illustrates the power of hospitality. [The video shows the work of a Peace Corps volunteer in the Asian country of Timor-Leste.] … Continue reading "Sermon for July 2, 2017" Read the article
