2018 SERMONS

 
 
AUDIO SERMONS

Dec 30, 2018
Nunc Dimittis – Seeing the Light
Spiritual light and Physical light have more in common than you might think.
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  • Dec 30, 2018Nunc Dimittis – Seeing the Light
    Dec 30, 2018
    Nunc Dimittis – Seeing the Light
    Spiritual light and Physical light have more in common than you might think.
  • Dec 24, 2018Gloria – The Song of Peace and Hope
    Dec 24, 2018
    Gloria – The Song of Peace and Hope
    In the midst of the ordinary, something extraordinary.
  • Dec 23, 2018Benedictus – Pointing the Way to the Song
    Dec 23, 2018
    Benedictus – Pointing the Way to the Song
    We can answer Zechariah’s call to be Way-Pointers by living the redemption won by the ‘Horn of Salvation’.
  • Dec 16, 2018Magnificat – Savoring the Song of Hope
    Dec 16, 2018
    Magnificat – Savoring the Song of Hope
    We can join Mary’s song when we recognize and embrace our role in God’s Advent today.
  • Dec 2, 2018In Principio – It Began With a Song
    Dec 2, 2018
    In Principio – It Began With a Song
    We are invited to join in the Song of Christmas when we embrace the One who is the Song, Jesus Christ.
  • Nov 25, 2018Humbled and Exalted
    Nov 25, 2018
    Humbled and Exalted
    The "Christ Hymn" has much to teach us about having "the mind of Christ."
 
As much a part of Christmas as decorations and presents, the Christmas season is defined by song. In fact, the Bible is full of songs announcing the coming and birth of the Savior. We begin on Christ the King Sunday with the “Christ Hymn” from Philippians 2.  Then, beginning December 2, we’ll take a look at six of those songs and find ourselves connecting with the eager anticipation of that first Christmas as we look forward to and prepare for this coming celebration of the birth of our Savior.

Nov 18, 2018
Battle Plan
When we know the battle plan, we can stand firm in God's mighty power.
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  • Nov 18, 2018Battle Plan
    Nov 18, 2018
    Battle Plan
    When we know the battle plan, we can stand firm in God's mighty power.
  • Nov 11, 2018Submit!(?)
    Nov 11, 2018
    Submit!(?)
    We revere Christ when we submit to one another.
  • Nov 6, 2018Imitating Jesus
    Nov 6, 2018
    Imitating Jesus
    We imitate Jesus when we lead a life of love.
  • Oct 28, 2018Burn the Ships
    Oct 28, 2018
    Burn the Ships
    When we “burn the ships” to our old self, we are freed to experience the fullness of the new life God has for all of us.
  • Oct 21, 2018In Rhythm
    Oct 21, 2018
    In Rhythm
    When the church is healthy, she dances.
  • Oct 14, 2018A Prayer for Riches
    Oct 14, 2018
    A Prayer for Riches
    We can know and experience the richness of God’s love for us by following the model of prayer Paul gives in Ephesians 3.
  • Oct 7, 2018Mysterious
    Oct 7, 2018
    Mysterious
    We can take heart when we realize it was always God’s plan to reveal his mysteries through the Church.
  • Sep 30, 2018Strangers No More
    Sep 30, 2018
    Strangers No More
    When we remember who we used to be and how Christ has transformed us, we find a renewed sense of identity and passion for ministry.
  • Sep 23, 2018Masterpiece
    Sep 23, 2018
    Masterpiece

    We can serve God freely and joyfully, knowing we are His masterpiece saved by grace. 

  • Sep 16, 2018Empowering Prayer
    Sep 16, 2018
    Empowering Prayer
    Our prayers are empowered when we embrace the hope, inheritance and power that is already ours in Jesus Christ.
 
William Hendriksen opens his commentary on Ephesians with these words: “Loathsome wickedness marked the world of Paul’s day (Eph. 2:2; cf. Rom. 1:18-32) . Efforts to improve this condition were largely unsuccessful. Mankind was “without hope” (2:12). The same perversity coupled with pessimism obtains today.”  He wrote those words in 1967.  And what was true in AD 67, and in 1967, is still true today, in 2018.   Paul’s letter to the Ephesians abounds with hope and overflows with the lavishness of God’s blessings.  As we work our way through this amazing book, we will see that True riches can’t be found in anything the world offers, but rather flow unceasingly from God. 

Sep 2, 2018
Got Questions?
Pastor David answered questions submitted by the congregation about faith and the Bible.
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  • Sep 2, 2018Got Questions?
    Sep 2, 2018
    Got Questions?
    Pastor David answered questions submitted by the congregation about faith and the Bible.
  • Aug 26, 2018Finding God’s Heart
    Aug 26, 2018
    Finding God’s Heart
    When we listen to the voice of the Shepherd, we find God's heart.
  • Aug 19, 2018Anger Issues
    Aug 19, 2018
    Anger Issues
    We do well when in our anger we turn to the Lord.
  • Aug 12, 2018Flowing with Faith
    Aug 12, 2018
    Flowing with Faith
    Faith flows when we follow the example of the Ninevites.
  • Aug 5, 2018Second Chances
    Aug 5, 2018
    Second Chances
    In the economics of grace, we are always given a chance, a challenge and a change.
  • Jul 29, 2018A Whale of a Tale
    Jul 29, 2018
    A Whale of a Tale
    In the belly of the whale, we find a salvation already come but not yet complete.
  • Jul 22, 2018Reaping the Whirlwind
    Jul 22, 2018
    Reaping the Whirlwind
    God uses the storms of our life to cleanse, purify and deepen our faith.
  • Jul 15, 2018Running from God
    Jul 15, 2018
    Running from God
    In spite of our faithlessness, God is always faithful.
 
The story of Jonah is simple enough for children to grasp, yet rich enough for adults to delight in as well.  Interestingly enough, the portion of the story that Jonah is best known for is only a couple of verses out of the entire book.  As we work our way through this well-known tale, we will not only see ourselves in the story, but begin to find God’s heart of relentless love for His children.

Jul 8, 2018
Why I Am A Christian
 
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  • Jul 8, 2018Why I Am A Christian
    Jul 8, 2018
    Why I Am A Christian
     
  • Jul 1, 2018Worship, Spirit and Truth
    Jul 1, 2018
    Worship, Spirit and Truth
  • Jun 24, 2018Christ, Who Is Our Life
    Jun 24, 2018
    Christ, Who Is Our Life
     
 

Summer Guest Preachers

In June and July, we were blessed to hear from three guest preachers.  You can find their messages here.

Jun 17, 2018
Nothing Else Matters
When we’ve finished chasing the wind, we find that only three things remain.
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  • Jun 17, 2018Nothing Else Matters
    Jun 17, 2018
    Nothing Else Matters
    When we’ve finished chasing the wind, we find that only three things remain.
  • Jun 10, 2018Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness
    Jun 10, 2018
    Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness
    Through embracing our frailty and mortality, we find that the shadows prove the sunshine.
  • Jun 3, 2018One (Is the Loneliest Number)
    Jun 3, 2018
    One (Is the Loneliest Number)
    We find the antidote to our increased isolation by pursing community grounded in Jesus Christ.
  • May 27, 2018Boulevard of Broken Dreams
    May 27, 2018
    Boulevard of Broken Dreams
    When the stuff of earth is stripped away, hope comes on the winds of Heaven.
 
At first glance, Ecclesiastes can seem like a pessimistic pile of skepticism and futility. But there’s a reason why this book is included in the canon of Scripture, and it’s part of why it’s one of my favorite books in the whole Bible. As Eugene Peterson writes,“The author’s cool skepticism, a refreshing negation to the lush and seductive suggestions swirling around us, promising everything but delivering nothing, clears the air. And once the air is cleared, we are ready for reality – for God.” Over the course of this series, we’ll look at the futility of everything, the necessity of community, the life-giving nature of grief, and wrap up with a look at the only thing that really matters in the end.

May 20, 2018
God In The House
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can follow the apostles in transforming our communities. 
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  • May 20, 2018God In The House
    May 20, 2018
    God In The House
    Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can follow the apostles in transforming our communities. 
  • May 13, 2018Courage & Hope
    May 13, 2018
    Courage & Hope
    We are able to take courage and have hope because of the atoning work of Jesus Christ.
  • May 6, 2018A Sure Salvation
    May 6, 2018
    A Sure Salvation
    Through the atoning work of Jesus Christ, we are given a sure and certain salvation.
  • Apr 29, 2018The Whole World
    Apr 29, 2018
    The Whole World
    We are assured of our salvation as we cultivate fellowship with God through Jesus Christ.
  • Apr 22, 2018My Sacrifice
    Apr 22, 2018
    My Sacrifice

    Through the atoning work of Jesus Christ, we are able to offer God the living sacrifice of our hearts. 

  • Apr 15, 2018It Was Always The Plan
    Apr 15, 2018
    It Was Always The Plan
    It was always God’s plan to save us through the atoning sacrifice of the Suffering Servant.
  • Apr 8, 2018My Lord and My God!
    Apr 8, 2018
    My Lord and My God!
    May we follow Thomas' example and find ourselves in Jesus' presence, declaring, "My Lord and my God!"
  • Apr 1, 2018Jimmy Buffett Was Right
    Apr 1, 2018
    Jimmy Buffett Was Right
    We can fully live out the hope of the Christian life by focusing on the double cure given that Easter morning.
 
Emil Brunner once wrote, “[the atonement] is the Christian religion itself; it is the main point; it is not something alongside of the center, it is the substance and kernel, not the husk.”  But many today struggle to accept this most central of Christian doctrines.  Through this series, we will seek to understand the importance of Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross and what it means for our faith and our life today.

Mar 25, 2018
Dance!
We can know the faithfulness and joy that they knew that first Palm Sunday when we move to the same rhythm as Christ.
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  • Mar 25, 2018Dance!
    Mar 25, 2018
    Dance!
    We can know the faithfulness and joy that they knew that first Palm Sunday when we move to the same rhythm as Christ.
  • Mar 18, 2018Wrestle
    Mar 18, 2018
    Wrestle
    In wrestling with God, we find that His blessings are often more than meets the eye.
  • Mar 11, 2018Humbled
    Mar 11, 2018
    Humbled
    The blessings of God are opened to us when we walk the humble path of the Kingdom.
  • Mar 4, 2018Imagine
    Mar 4, 2018
    Imagine
    When we are grounded in the love of God, we begin to see the future hope and present reality of the Kingdom of God.
  • Feb 25, 2018Beloved
    Feb 25, 2018
    Beloved

    When we embrace the depths of love God has for who we truly are, we are set free from our false self.  

  • Feb 18, 2018Grounded
    Feb 18, 2018
    Grounded
    When we seek to ‘abide in Christ,’ we find the joy for which we’re all searching.
 
As we transition from winter to spring, most of us will celebrate the annual ritual known as “spring cleaning.” We clean out the cruft, muck, dust and general detritus that’s built up in our homes and yards over the past year in preparation for the warmth and growth of spring. Spring cleaning isn’t usually fun, and its often messy, but it’s worth the work because we know what is to come. Lent provides an opportunity for us to do some “spiritual spring cleaning” to make room for new spiritual growth.

Feb 11, 2018
The Gospel of the Revealed King
When we recognize the King revealed in the Gospel, the only response we can give is to listen to him.
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  • Feb 11, 2018The Gospel of the Revealed King
    Feb 11, 2018
    The Gospel of the Revealed King
    When we recognize the King revealed in the Gospel, the only response we can give is to listen to him.
  • Feb 4, 2018The Gospel of the King Trusted
    Feb 4, 2018
    The Gospel of the King Trusted
    When we exchange the shadow of the Gospel for the reality, we find fulness of life by trusting in Jesus Christ.
  • Jan 28, 2018The Gospel of the Devoted King
    Jan 28, 2018
    The Gospel of the Devoted King
    We can nurture a Christ-like devotion when we follow the example of the Devoted King.
  • Jan 21, 2018The Gospel of the Redeeming King
    Jan 21, 2018
    The Gospel of the Redeeming King
    In the Gospel of King Jesus, we find a redemption far bigger than we ever could have imagined.
  • Jan 14, 2018The Gospel of the Threatening King
    Jan 14, 2018
    The Gospel of the Threatening King
    We can find the life of true freedom offered by the Gospel of King Jesus when we realize the threat posed by this King.
  • Jan 7, 2018The Gospel of the Worshipped King
    Jan 7, 2018
    The Gospel of the Worshipped King
    When we recognize Jesus as King, we are invited to join the Magi in worshipping him in fulness and in truth.
  • Dec 31, 2017The Beginning of the Gospel
    Dec 31, 2017
    The Beginning of the Gospel
     

The Christian season of Epiphany runs from January 6 (the Feast of Epiphany) up to Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins.  It is a season in which we intentionally and purposefully reflect on the wonder and awe of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ.  And it provides for us an opportunity to look, with fresh eyes and ears, at the Gospel.  For the Apostles, the Gospel was simply (and profoundly) the declaration of the good news that King Jesus has come to redeem Israel and all people.  That is what we’re seeking to explore through this series.