(Sermon Preached July 21, 2024) 2 Samuel 7:1-14a contains the promise God made to David for an everlasting dynasty. This sermon helps to connect the dots from this promise to Jesus and to us. It asks: Where is God’s house?
Shake It Off
(Sermon preached July 7, 2024) Mark 6:1-13 tells the story of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown. He then prepares his disciples for rejection as he sends them out two by two to heal and cast out demons and preach. It is a good lesson for us as we see the way of Jesus being rejected by people who identify as Christians.
Rise Up
(Sermon preached June 30, 2024) In Mark 5:21-43, the gospel writer sandwiches a story within a story about two people receiving healing. One has suffered for twelve years, the other is twelve years old. Jesus meets them both with tenderness and calls them to rise up. This sermon invites us to consider how we can help each other to rise up.
Defeating Giants
(Sermon preached June 23, 2024) The story of David and Goliath is often told as an underdog story where David is imagined as a young boy. But what if the story is not as we have been led to believe? (See 1 Samuel 17 for the story)
The Chosen
(Sermon preached June 16, 2024 – Dads and Grads Sunday) 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 tells the story of David, the eighth son of Jesse, being anointed by Samuel to be the next king of Israel. This sermon explores this unexpected choice and how God sees beyond the superficial and looks to the heart. How is your heart?