Just as monuments (the Washington Monument, Mt. Rushmore, etc.) can play an important role in a nation's story, so too do monuments play an important role in the story of…
In Luke 18 Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both "go up" to the temple to pray. But only one comes down "justified" before God.…
We explore in this sermon the significance of that day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on God's people, enabling them to be the Church of Christ.…
John's vision in the book of Revelation show that Jesus's birth is already being met with violent opposition. The enemy will pursue Jesus and attack him. But this Christ-child we…
We celebrate Christ's gift of Love at Christmas. We do experience warm, loving feelings associated with Christmas: familiar carols, decorated trees, children opening presents, hot apple cider. And Jesus of…
Christ offers us a gift of joy. Jesus specifically singles out two things in which he takes joy: (1) when we use a gift we have in service to the…
God is described as "resting" in creation on day 7. Not only is creation complete, but God is now residing in his creation. His intention is to dwell with us, his…
We conclude our Good Shepherd series by looking at John 10. Jesus is once again the Good Shepherd, leading people of different flocks. He proclaims that the sheep that are…
Mark 6 offers four well-known stories we probably learned in Sunday School as children: (1) Jesus sending out the disciples 2-by-2; (2) the killing of John the Baptist; (3) Jesus…
