Sermon Archive
Soul Time
Lent 2022 - March-April
Let's take a break and check in with our souls. We will use some traditional spiritual practices to build our souls as we prepare for the celebrations of Easter.
Jesus: Live & In The Flesh
December 2021
Scripture: Micah 5, Isaiah 9, Luke 2, Matthew 1
Jesus is live and in the flesh for us today. What does this mean? What is the whole "Jesus is God, Jesus is Human" thing about? We will look at who Jesus was and is today, and what Jesus' life tells us about God and our relationship with God.
November 14, 2021
Scripture: Psalm 13
How does Christianity and the Bible deal with the issue of suicide? What can we do to help people struggling with suicidal thoughts? This sermon addresses the Methodist understanding of how to support people who have lost loved one to death by suicide, and ways to reach out to people with suicidal thoughts.
Click here for a Family Discussion Guide for helping people feeling despair and depression. Good for families as well as friends and co-workers.
If you are feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255.
September 2021
Scripture: Book of Proverbs
Ways to deal with uncertainty and anxiety in difficult times by turning to God's promises of peace and grace. Each week we will look at one line of the Serenity Prayer.
Let Justice Roll
Spring 2021
Books of the Prophets - Old Testament Read-Through
How did the prophets call us to lives of justice for our community?
2021: A Year of Rebuilding
January - February 2021
Scripture: Ezra & Nehemiah
As we prepare to emerge from isolation and distancing, what do we need to rebuild in our lives? We continue reading through the Bible and look at how Israel rebuilt with Ezra & Nehemiah.
Ancient Stories
September - December 2020
Old Testament Read-Through - Genesis-Monarchy
We are reading through the Bible starting in September, and we start with the ancient stories of the Hebrew Bible.
Embedded to Serve
How does the church do missions effectively and with dignity for all people? See how to help without hurting in this sermon series. May - July 2020
Thinking & Faith
January - February 2022
Where does our faith life intersect with our thinking life? What barriers do we have to spirituality - science, money, suffering. Let's take a look at some of the tough connection between our minds and our spirits.
Grief During Holidays
November 21, 2021
Scripture: Romans 8 & Philippians 2
The holidays are coming. Many people are excited to see people and eat special meals together. Sometimes the holidays are tough, when we have lost loved ones during the year, or times have been difficult. Where is God in our grief? How can we support others grieving at this time of year?
Click here for ideas on things to say, and things to not say, as we help the people around us.
October-November 2021
Scripture: The Gospel of John
What do we learn about Jesus in the last gospel? Jesus as Light & Life; Jesus & Women in Leadership; Following the Way of Jesus; Grounding our Life in Jesus.
Unhurried Spirit
Summer 2021
New Testament Read-Through
How can we slow down and connect with God during a busy summer? Connect with Jesus and Paul and the early church as we read through the New Testament.
God is Holding Your Life
Lent 2021
The Psalms
God is always with us and holding our lives in their hands. Explore the Psalms and ways believers have turned to God in tough times.
Easter & Holy Week 2021
April 2020
Remove your dirty bandages and embrace the joy and freedom God offers in resurrection and new life.
The Words of Life : The Ten Commandments
Are the Ten Commandments a list of 'don'ts' or a way of life? Explore how we can live into the commandments in a fresh way. July - Sep 2020
