Text: Luke 16:1-13Through the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, Jesus says that we must live in a way that practices for being ready to have a home in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“Lost and Found”Text: Luke 15:1-10Today, we hear the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Lost Coin from the Gospel of Luke.  Both stories show that God is the one who knows us and seeks after those who are lost or those who have been pushed out of the fold.  They remind…

Text: Luke 14:25-33This week, we read challenging words from Jesus on what one must do to become a disciple. They are not a call to destructive behaviors, but we recognize they have purpose; a way of setting us forth with a mission to follow Jesus and not let the temptations of other allegiances get in…

“Fishers of Men – Judgment and Grace”Text: Luke 5:1-11The use of fishing imagery when Jesus calls His disciples in Luke is familiar to us.  Fishing-related imagery is also used in other prophetic scriptures, usually in a way that judges the people.  Pastor Tim explores some of these and explains that Jesus reframes this imagery to…

“The Weeping Prophet: The Lone Voice”Text: Jeremiah 28:1-17Our series on Jeremiah concludes with his exchange with Hananiah, a national prophet. Up against Hananiah’s false assurances and flashy illustrations, Jeremiah remains true to the message that he was given from God. This passage reminds us of the importance of faithfulness to the Lord in our lives,…

“The Weeping Prophet: Tears We Know”Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13Jeremiah’s writings and laments come from his heart, sometimes portraying God as a protagonist and sometimes as an antagonist.  All the while, he recognizes that all his internal and external struggles can be brought before God.  Likewise, it allows us to recognize the reality of who we are…

“The Weeping Prophet: Tears for Salvation – August 10, 2025”The call to repentance the Lord sends to the people of Israel through Jeremiah uses an image familiar to both them and us today; a potter. God wants to be with them on the path that He made so that they become the vessels He designed…

“The Weeping Prophet: Tears for Salvation – August 3, 2025”Text: Jeremiah 17:1-10Where do we turn to for our help and strength when things get hard? The “weeping prophet” Jeremiah warns us about how devious the heart can in when seeking release from what is difficult and trying in life. He encourages the nation of Judah…

“Unique Messages for Specific Times: Jude”Text: JudeIn this final week of the “Unique Messages for Specific Times” sermon series, we look at the book of Jude. This letter is a reminder that how we behave matters while claiming to be a Christian. If we act in a way that takes advantage of the gift of…

“Unique Messages for Specific Times: Philemon”In his letter to Philemon, Paul invites us to live graciously and lovingly towards the people around us – brothers and sisters waiting to experience and receive Christ in their life.  We have the privilege of being part of that work, to help them receive the saving power of God…