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One Important Task
We learn from Psalm 78 that it is our responsibility to tell the generations younger than us, “the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” There are many people who have children, grandchildren, and even great children who you wish and pray,…
Click to go to this sermon...Two Approaches to God: Complaining and Trusting
In the lives of people in the Bible and in our own lives there are two approaches to God that we can take, one is complaining and the other is trusting. How do we learn to trust God even in challenging times? That’s what we’ll be thinking about on Sunday…
Click to go to this sermon...Handling a Bruised Reed
There are times in our lives when we need to know that there is someone who is conscious of our needs and cares enough about us to help find the open door God has already provided. This Sunday we welcome Rev. Dr. Ernest Vermont sharing from Matthew 12:9-21 that Jesus…
Click to go to this sermon...We’re in This Together
There are many important choices we face in life and on the path to becoming a mature follower of Jesus and one of those choices is choosing to address and resolve conflict. In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus outlines a process for the church to follow to resolve conflict. Thank you for…
Click to go to this sermon...Why It’s Important Where You Set Your Mind
Have you ever lost or misplaced something? How do you feel when you lose something? Most of the time we don’t try to lose something on purpose. Yet in today’s Gospel passage, that’s what Jesus is telling his followers to do. What Jesus says you need to lose on purpose…
Click to go to this sermon...Who Do You Say Jesus Is? (and Why it Matters)
In Matthew 16:13-20, Jesus asks the disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” If Jesus asked you the same thing, how would you answer that question? Each of us would answer in our own way and there’d likely be some overlap for some of us. This week in…
Click to go to this sermon...Christian Shamelessness
This week in worship, Greg Scalise will be sharing from 2 Timothy about the call for Christians not to be ashamed. “Christian Shamelessness” is the quality that allows Christians to do what is right, even when the world thinks we’re wrong. In Paul’s letter, he encourages Timothy not to be…
Click to go to this sermon...Being Open to the Spirit
This week in worship, Pastor Doug completes the series on his “Sabbatical Reflections.” He will share what it has meant for his spiritual journey and what it means for ours by “Being Open to the Spirit.” The Holy Spirit acts as our advocate, guide and help as long as we…
Click to go to this sermon...Becoming More Like Jesus
It’s a truth in life that you become like who you spend time with, and you become like who or what you praise. For those of us who consider ourselves Christians, we’re called to become more like Jesus whom we not only admire, but whom we worship and seek to…
Click to go to this sermon...Noticing God in Everything
This Sunday and for the following two Sundays, Pastor Doug is going to share some of what he learned and discerned during his sabbatical. He’ll share stories of how he spent his time, what he did, where they went, who they were with, and how God spoke to him during…
Click to go to this sermon...Meeting Life’s Challenges
This week in worship we welcome Rev. Dr. Vic Scalise who will be sharing about the life of David from 1 Samuel 16 about “Meeting Life’s Challenges.” In May, Vic celebrated his 91st birthday. He is the second in four generations of American Baptist preachers, Victor F. Scalise, Victor F.…
Click to go to this sermon...The Parable of the Tenants
This Sunday, we return for another look at the Parable of the Tenants, this time through the lens of the Gospel according to Matthew. What was Jesus trying to communicate to his original hearers, in what ways does Matthew’s account of Jesus’ words differ from Mark’s, and what does Jesus…
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