“God Isn’t Finished Yet: Grace Passing Over Our Sin”Text: Exodus 12:1-17We continue our study of the Exodus by looking at the story of the first Passover. Passover has always been about the grace of God, who remains on the side of the oppressed, who remains on the side of the enslaved, and who remains on…
“God Isn’t Finished Yet: Seen and Heard”Text: Exodus 3:1-12As humans, we have a need and a desire to be seen and heard. When Moses encounters God in the burning bush, God reveals that He has seen the way the Israelites have been oppressed and has heard their cries. He also promises deliverance to the Israelites…
“God Isn’t Finished Yet: A Hidden Hope”Text: Exodus 1:1 – 2:10This week, we begin a new sermon series going through the book of Exodus entitled “God Isn’t Finished Yet.” Through its use of similar language, the beginning of the story of the Exodus is tied to the story of Creation. It shows us that God…
“Faith Maintenance”Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16If maintenance is necessary in so many areas of our lives – our cars, our homes, our relationships; shouldn’t the same be true of our faith? In 1 Timothy, Paul is preparing Timothy for the start of his ministry, knowing that there will be challenges along the way. Paul suggests that…
“Returning to Worship”Text: Romans 11:33-12:2In accordance with state guidelines, this was the first week we could gather together in person to worship since late March. Worship is a centering activity which helps us return to God the work that we’ve done, and also prepares us to enter into the next week reflecting and serving our…
“Forgiveness for the Fallen”Text: Isiah 43:16-44:5We often find ourselves feeling paralyzed by thinking of our sinful past, being unable to move forward by all the times we have fallen short. Isaiah 44 reminds us that God chose His people, and has always been there in times of adversity. As part of the people of God,…
Text: Esther 4:8-17Is there a message for God’s people when it seems like God is absent and the practices of worship and prayer have been voided from our lives? We continue our “Faith in Exile” series by looking at the book of Esther, which shows us what faithfulness might look like when life is upended…
“Faith in Exile: Jeremiah 24:1-10”This week, we look at the parable of the figs from the book of Jeremiah. In this parable we find that God does not stop drawing near to us when we most need Him. In moments of hardship we should listen to God for His message of hope and know that…
Text: John 20:1-18This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as a separated people. Through His resurrection, we see that even in the midst of sorrow, dark situations, or uncertainty, God is working in the midst of it. Just as He personally addressed Mary Magdalene, Jesus knows us by name, considers us important, and…
“Returning to the Lord”Text: Psalm 116What do we do during those times when there is no one around, we are isolated, and it feels like there is nothing that we can do? The people of God who wrote the psalms for us knew and understood isolation. Psalm 116 is thought to have been written in…