Michael Barrett shows how the Transfiguration of Jesus brings hope to our lives today. Transfiguration: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Reflections on Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction On this final Sunday before we begin the season of Lent, we hear a simply incredible … Continue reading
Words, Words, Words Valentines Sunday 1 Corinthians 13 February 16, 2020 Everywhere I turned last week seemed to be pictures, needle-points, t-shirts, and coffee cups with excerpts from today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 13. Love is patient, love is kind. … Continue reading
Jesus’ First Miracle February 9, 2020 Matthew 4:18-23 The Message Last Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of hosting a dinner for the pastors’(no‘) and their wives of the five other churches that share our facilities. I wanted these leaders … Continue reading
Pastor Roger Barkley asks, what is the ethical thing to do when panhandlers ask for money? The Gift of Panhandlers Psalm 139 2-2-20 Exiting the 405 at Devonshire the other day, I got caught at the traffic signal when came … Continue reading
Right after Jesus’ baptism when God said how pleased He is with Jesus, He drove Jesus into the wilderness and into the arms of Satan. What’s up with that? Finding Angels Mark 1:9–15 January 26, 2020 Today’s scripture picks-up … Continue reading
A powerful sermon honoring Martin Luther King Day.
God’s Song About Being a Servant: Reflections on Isaiah 42:1-9 Let Us Pray: The voice of the Lord is over the waters. The God of glory thunders. The voice of the Lord is powerful. The voice of the Lord is … Continue reading
Pastor Roger his New Year message by turning to an Old Testament lesson. Which Wall? 1 Kings 18:20 – 24 January 5, 2020 This is the time of year when millions of people make resolutions to change their lifestyle. Most … Continue reading
Roger brings cultural context to a challenging and confusing exchange with Jesus and shows how it applies to our new year plans. Meeting Jesus Along the Way 12-29-19 Luke 9:57-62 As they were walking along the road …. That is … Continue reading
ADVENT 2019 Week 4 Where’s the Joy? Luke 2:8-14 The four Sundays of Advent prepare us to receive the promised gifts of the Messiah – today, the gift of joy. Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not … Continue reading