Sermon Podcasts
Wisdom and Foolishness
3/3/2024 Wisdom and Foolishness
In 1 Corinthians, Paul talks about wisdom and foolishness. How does this text, written thousands of years ago, speak to us today? Watch the archived recording of this message here:
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The Messiah We Want vs. The Messiah We Need
2/25/2024 The Messiah We Want vs. The Messiah We Need
Peter may have correctly confessed Jesus as the Messiah, but his expectations clashed with reality. From viral internet moments to surprising twists in Jesus’ narrative, our perception of the Messiah is challenged. And it needs to be!
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The Beauty of Baptism
2/18/2024 The Beauty of Baptism
On this first Sunday of Lent, our gospel lectionary text is once again the baptism of Jesus. As we prepare to do baptisms on Easter Sunday, we take a look at the meaning of this important sacrament. Baptism has become fraught in our modern culture, but is it possible to get back to more beautiful and productive vision of it?
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The Last Man Standing
2/11/2024 The Last Man Standing
In the dramatic transfiguration story, Peter’s suggestion to build three shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah prompts a divine response. What does this story reveal about Peter’s beliefs, and how does this story challenge our understanding of the Bible?
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The View from 100
2/4/2024 The View from 100
Isaiah 40 reminds us how great God is and how small we are. How can a 100th birthday party, a pop star comeback, and the Bible remind us of our place in the cosmos? And how can we live with the central Christian combination of wonder and humility?
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The Art of Wonder
1/28/2024 The Art of Wonder
Drawing upon Psalm 111 as well as a conversation with a friend, the animated series “Bluey”, and the movie “Soul”, this message explores the theme of finding wonder, awe, and aliveness in the ordinary moments of life.
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Our Problem with Jonah
1/21/2024 Our Problem with Jonah
This Sunday we talked about the story of Jonah and the calling of the first disciples in the Gospel of Mark.
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Samuel, Eli, and “Deconstruction Influencers”
1/14/2024 Samuel, Eli, and “Deconstruction Influencers”
Whether we know it or not, our faith journeys have likely been impacted by what we’ve heard, read or watched from “deconstruction influencers.” Join us as we explore this phenomenon through the lens of Samuel and Eli’s story – discussing anger, correction, and the pursuit of healing.
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The Baptism of the Lord
1/7/2024 The Baptism of the Lord
This weekend, we began the season of Epiphany. Saturday was Epiphany, and Sunday is the day we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord – a story that looks both forward and backward.
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Christmas Eve: Beneath All that is Broken
12/24/2023 Beneath All that is Broken
On that Bethlehem night, Jesus was born into a world hell-bent on rejecting him. In this Christmas Eve homily, we reflect on one possible answer to the question: What kept Jesus going?
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