Because I was out of town, I do not have a Monday Sermon post. But, in keeping with the trajectory of the Narrative Lectionary, I encourage you to read Exodus 14 sometime this week (this would have been the sermon topic if I were in town). In fact, I invite you to read the Exodus … Continue reading Off Week →

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. -Matthew 5:11-12 Why does Jesus teach this? Being reviled … Continue reading Joseph: Beyond the Technicolor Dreamcoat – Genesis 39:1-23 →

You've probably noticed that superhero films are all over the place right now. I like the genre in general, but there's a sub-genre of superhero films that I really like: origin stories. Learning how a superhero receives her or his powers and determining how they use them is fun to watch. I like watching Wonder … Continue reading “You Will Be a Blessing” – Genesis 12:1-9 →

Sunday, September 9 was our first Sunday of the new church year. We began a new Sunday School schedule and curriculum, we held a fantastic Rally Day/Kickoff Sunday Breakfast thanks to wonderful volunteers, our Youth Group began their year, our choir was back in full form, and we began a new sermon series. This new … Continue reading “Flood and Promise” – Genesis 6 & 9 →

I got out of the habit of posting here after vacation! My apologies, here are the two sermons I missed posting. We did a mini series on prayer in late August and early September. Specifically, we discussed the Lord's Prayer and the Prayer of Confession, two prayers that are regulars in our worship. What do … Continue reading Catching up: Sermons on Prayer →