Pastor Roger Barkley goes beyond the simple label of “Doubting Thomas” in order to explore the nature of belief. The Daring Faith of Thomas John 20:24-31 April 28, 2019 The disciple Thomas – the so-called “Doubting Thomas” – has … Continue reading
Mary Magdalene was the model of faith, and the first to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus, the Apostle to the Apostles. What does the Resurrection mean to our lives and to how Christians should look at social and political issues … Continue reading
Palm Sunday is a conundrum. How are we supposed to celebrate the red carpet arrival of King Jesus when we know that he will fail to meet the crowd’s expectations? Pastor Roger Barkley unpacks the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into … Continue reading
Pastor Roger Barkley digs into John 12:1-11 where Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. He also shares the meaning of the often misused passage, “The poor will always be with us”. Loving Forward John 12:1-11 April 7, 2019 Last week, … Continue reading
The Church has lost its way in America, using the name of Jesus to fan political polarization and to ridicule LGBTQ people as well as followers of other faiths. In today’s message, Pastor Roger Barkley contracts this with the way of … Continue reading