SERMONS ARCHIVE

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How to Be Human

Category: God, Healing/Renewal, Hope, Jesus, Spiritual Growth

June 21, 2020

Scripture: Genesis 1: 26-31 (NRSV) The Latin root word for the English words “dust,” “soil,” or “ground” is humus. It’s from this root that we get the words “humanity” and “humility.” Humility is so important...

How to Get Along

Category: Forgiveness, Healing/Renewal, Jesus, Relationships

June 14, 2020

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22 (NRSV) The cross of Christ brings healing to not only our vertical relationship with God, but also healing to our horizontal relationships with one another. These two relationships make the cross. You...

How Not to Be Afraid

Category: Healing/Renewal, Hope, Struggles, Wisdom

June 7, 2020

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-58 (NRSV) “Be not afraid.” It’s the most oft repeated command in Scripture. Jesus expands upon it in the gospels: Do not fear—only believe. Another way to understand it is, “don’t panic.” You...

Tongues of Fire and Water from the Heart

Category: Healing/Renewal, Hope, Jesus, Struggles, Worship

May 31, 2020

Scripture: John 7:37-39 (NRSV) Water. Water is mystical and unpredictable. Most liquids contract when they’re chilled, but water surprisingly expands when it reaches freezing point. You’d think ice would sink, but surprisingly ice floats on...

How to Make Good Decisions

Category: Faith, Jesus, Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Wisdom

May 24, 2020

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11 (NRSV) There are many strategies out there for making decisions: Crystal balls and eight balls. Palm readers and tarot cards. Spin the wheel of fortune or play roulette. There’s Eeny Meeny Miny...