What if I told you that a destructive event or the end of the world or an invasion of zombies is actually not what “apocalypse” actually means at all when we talk about the Bible. Apocalypse comes from the Greek meaning “revelation.” An apocalypse in the Bible happens whenever God reveals something to humankind – whether it be one, like Elijah on … [Read more...]
Whatever We Ask
October 20, 2021
A monologue sermon on Mark 10: 35-45 St. John came to visit us at church this week as we explored living our life for God. You can experience the whole story here. … [Read more...]
How is Your Soul Today?
October 4, 2021
A sermon on James 5: 13-20 When I understood less about God and prayer – and this wasn’t just as a child – I thought this as an adult many times too – prayer seemed like a way to get what I wanted from God. And we can read James that way. I’m suffering, so let me pray to take that suffering away. I’m in a good place, let me … [Read more...]
Gentle Wisdom
September 30, 2021
A sermon on James 3: 13-18 The worlds wisdom can leave us feeling a little battered. What does it look like, feel like to experience wisdom that comes from God, wisdom that is gentle? To hear the whole sermon, click here. … [Read more...]
Still Storming
September 30, 2021
A sermon on John 6: 14-21 There's a promise we have from Jesus as we set off across what is sure to be stormy journeys, we wonder how will we ever do it alone. Jesus, how will you get there with us – you aren’t in our boat and we’re very afraid. But Jesus is promising – just go ahead, don’t worry. God will take care of this. And somehow, … [Read more...]
Epiphany in July
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Matthew 2: 1-12 Herod is NOT a great guy. To find out more, check out the full sermon here. … [Read more...]
It’s Only A Story – Christmas In July
September 30, 2021
A Christmas In July sermon on Luke 2: 1-20 Merry Christmas! I am very aware that we’re not exactly used to celebrating Christmas around here with the windows wide open and another HOT day on the horizon – but that’s exactly what this Christmas in July celebration is all about – one pastor calls it “disclocation” but fortunately no joint … [Read more...]
Who Touched Me
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 5: 24b - 34 There’s just something magical, healing and right about being able to touch appropriately – a hug from our child, holding hands with a spouse, a kiss on the top of a baby’s head. We can certainly after the past year appreciate when a touch is good, and we can ask for that kind of healing touch from Jesus. But … [Read more...]
Who is This?
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 4: 35-41 The One who was there as the world was created, there at the moment we were born, there at every moment of our lives, this one so beyond who we are cares. And yes, God cares when we are perishing, and when it only seems like we are in danger. God cares when we are tired, and afraid, and … [Read more...]
Just Say It
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 4: 26-34 My favorite books are fantasy novels – take me on an adventure. Teach me about this world by showing me something so far beyond this world that it all seems like magic. Jesus doesn’t really go in that direction. He tells his stories about things the members of his audience might relate to, farming, sheep, baking … [Read more...]
