Sermons
Honest, gospel-centered preaching that connects the ancient text to the present moment—with room for faith, doubt, and hope.
The A, B, Cs of Following Jesus (Discipleship Sermon)
What are the ABCs of Christian living for the individual and the church? In this passage from Mark 3:13-35, Jesus calls the disciples to an adventure, gives them and assignment with an apprenticeship, which requires boldness. Yet, even Jesus himself needs the bonds of a committed, covenant community, and so do we! We get into the journey of discipleship and discover the strength of covenant, companionship, and community.
Figuring Out Faith: Praise the Mount of God's Unchanging Love
In Matthew 16 Jesus proclaims, “I will build my church, and the Gates of Hell shall not overcome it!” He makes this declaration in light of his own upcoming death and knowledge of the failures of the disciples. Jesus is fully confident in God’s ability to do good things. We should be too!
Pentecost Sermon: What the Holy Spirit Can Do
Pentecost is recorded in Acts 2 and the passage tells us what the Holy Spirit can do. As people gather to celebrate, the Spirit opens doors, mouths, and hearts for the preaching and receiving of the gospel of Jesus Christ.