This Sunday, we conclude our four week focus on stewardship (using the Stewardship in a Box resources from Church Anew) with a call to intentional giving. Jesus tells a powerful story emphasizing the importance of being prepared. When we don’t
Implications of Bearing God’s Image | October 22, 2023 Sermon
Give to the emperor what is the emperor’s, and give to God what is God’s—and what is not God’s? Being made in God’s image has implications for how we use the gifts God has trusted to us (stewardship), how we
Vineyard Mercy | October 15, 2024 Sermon
This Sunday’s sermon is an update to my 2020 sermon on this text, Vineyard Vengeance, for which I found helpful Michael Renninger’s sermon here and David Lose’s reflection here. This sermon looks at connections between a fascinating parable from Jesus
Practicing Faith: Strive for Justice and Peace in All the Earth | October 8, 2023
This week, we wrap up the Practicing Faith sermon series on the five baptismal covenants by exploring God’s call for Jesus’ followers to “Strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” This is the fifth and final week of
Practicing Faith: Serve All People, Following the Example of Jesus | October 1, 2023
As we continue our series Practicing Faith, today’s topic is our call to “Serve all people, following the example of Jesus.” Our Scripture readings for the day are Mark 10:42-45, Psalm 25:1-10, Philippians 2:3-8, and Matthew 22:34-40. This is week