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
Advent 2019 Week 3 – When God Has Something to Say, A Child Is Born Luke 1:5-20; 57-66 When God has something to say, a child is born. God had something particularly important to say when Jesus’ cousin John was … Continue reading
Today’s audio begins with Rob and Paula’s personal sharing and then continues with Pastor Roger’s message. Advent 2019 Week 2 Everyone Has A Gospel John 1:1-14 Thanks to Kathy for reading the prologue of the Fourth Gospel. It was … Continue reading
The audio of today’s sermon begins with sharing by Tim MacDonald, our Music Team leader, and it concludes with Roger’s opening comments for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Advent 1 2019 Week One Finding Hope Psalm 37:3-11, 16-17 When … Continue reading
Thanksgiving 2019 Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Thinking about that, I was struck by two things. First, this was in the middle of the carnage of the Civil War when the nation teetered on the edge of … Continue reading
Michael Barrett brings this beloved – but sometimes mystifying – scripture to life. New Heavens and a New Earth Reflections on Isaiah 65: 17-26 Brimming with joy and peace and hope and love, today’s scripture contains some of the … Continue reading
Power and Authority Philippians 2:1-13 November 10, 2019 Let’s begin with some good news: You are loved and cherished! That should be no surprise because, after all, God created you. READ Psalm 139 For You formed my inward parts; You … Continue reading