Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a (NRSVue) Genesis gives us two descriptions of creation. Chapter 1 focuses on the grandeur and majesty of God, as well as the harmony and order that God brought about out of chaos....

Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21 (NRSVue) Pentecost marks the birthday of the church. Jesus told the disciples that he would send another Comforter after his ascension. They were to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of...

Scripture: John 14:15-21 (NRSVue) Jesus tells the disciples that after he returns to the Father he will send “another Advocate to be with you forever.” The Greek word for Advocate is paraclete, which is an...

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-32 (NRSVue) The wisdom literature of the Bible often speaks of two life paths or ways we can choose to take—the foolish path or the wise path. Is our path leading towards God or towards...

Scripture: John 10:1-10 (NRSVue) Jesus wants us to be paying attention. Two times in our passage Jesus will say, “Truly, truly, I say unto you.” Literally translated: “Amen, Amen, I say unto you.” In many...

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 (NRSVue) Lectionary Gospel Reading This sermon will contain a newly discovered document entitled The Gospel According to Cleopas, dated circa 63 AD. It was found in Nicopolis—near the Road to Emmaus. It’s an...

Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NRSVue) In the presence of Jesus, the very real fears and doubts of the disciples melted away. The peace and presence of Jesus has a way of unlocking the cage of fear...

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSVue) Synopsis: We study the words and works of great figures in history who are long deceased. With Jesus, we not only study his words and works, but his living presence works...

Gospel Reading: John 13:1-17, 31-35 (NRSVue) Jesus knew what he needed to do. He knew his mission like the back of his hand. He knew his hour had come. He knew it was going to...

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSVue) Lectionary Gospel Reading Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem begins Holy Week. On this day we walk alongside Jesus who rides on a donkey into the city of Jerusalem. Bring your palm...

Scripture: John 11:17-44 (NRSVue)  Lectionary Gospel Reading The story this week of the raising of Lazarus is a foreshadowing of Easter. The first half of John’s gospel is called by some scholars the Book of...

Scripture: John 9:1-41 (NRSV) In John 9 we read that, “as Jesus walked by, he saw a man blind from birth.” Jesus sees. He notices us. He doesn’t ignore or see through us or walk...