You Have Heard it Said! – February 12, 2017

“You Have Heard it Said!” Text: Matthew 5:21:-37 As we continued on with our series about the Sermon on the Mount, we spent today looking at the dignity and value that Jesus calls us to give to all people. He calls us deeper into the “instructions,” not as a mere checklist, but as a way of…

Blessed Are – January 29, 2017

“Blessed Are” Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Today we begin a four week study of the Sermon on the Mount.  “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons and daughters of God.” These words that Jesus spoke call us to actively seek peace, both in the lives of those around and for the greater good of…

Kingdom or Empire – January 22, 2017

“Kingdom or Empire” Text: Matthew 4:12-17 We live in competing narratives, Empire or Kingdom. As Christians we are called to live a Kingdom life, but the Empire is always trying to entice us to come to it. It’s for that reason that Jesus calls us to be constantly repenting, or turning towards, the Kingdom.

Remember Your Baptism – January 8, 2017

“Remember Your Baptism” Text: Matthew 3:13-17 This Sunday we remember our baptisms along with the baptism of our Lord Jesus. We will recall the covenant and sacred vows we made when baptized along with remembering what they call us to.

Wisdom is Born of Wonder – January 1, 2017

“Wisdom is Born of Wonder” Text: Matthew 2:1-12 This week we will look at how the Magi and the Priests had two very different responses to the Epiphany of the Christ-Child. Sometimes the outsiders seem to have a better understanding of things than the insiders.

The Word Became Flesh – December 25, 2016

“The Word Became Flesh” Text: John 1:1-14 This Sunday we celebrate that God has come to redeem us. God has come to be with us and for us! Taking on flesh and blood, he redeemed creation for his glory. We will take a look at the God who took on creation so that creation, even…

And They Will Call Him Immanuel? – December 18, 2016

“And They Will Call Him Immanuel?” Text: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25 This week we take a look at Isaiah’s and Matthew’s understanding of Emmanuel – God with us. Using both the Old and New Testament lections (passages) we will see how Emmanuel is more than just a name, but instead is the identity of the…