Couldn’t make it to worship this week? Know someone who could use inspiration? That’s why God gave us podcasts!
We all need to be reminded of the Good News of God’s love in Christ for us and for the whole world, and what it means for how we live. So listen and share with a friend.
What Can I Say About This Generation? – Gospel Reading & Sermon July 5, 2020
When you won’t respond to the method you have to ask yourself if it might be the message that is offending you. Jesus challenges our notion of what it means to live an abundant life, but he invites us to lay down our heavy burdens and to come and find rest for our whole selves as we walk the…
Hospitality on the Move – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 28, 2020
We will continue to seek to live out what we say when we say, “All are welcome.” May it really mean ALL. Even as we move to a new space and place, we know Christ is the one sending us out to participate in his mission and that we don’t go alone.
Your Most Powerful Tool for Discipleship – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 21, 2020
Discipleship is costly. Following Jesus’ way that upends the status quo and the powers of this world in favor of God’s reign of abundant life and love for all brings fierce opposition from those who would rather wield power than depend on God. But, hear the words of Jesus, “Do not…
God’s DISRUPTIVE Word (Extended Preacher’s Cut) – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 21, 2020
A longer version of the sermon for Sunday where Pastor Drew walks through the ways the ministry of the Gospel is divisive and difficult for Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus first followers, and for all of us today as well as the hope…
Let’s Get To Work – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 14, 2020
Pastor Drew reads Jesus’ sending of his disciples in Matthew 9 and 10 and shares Christ’s call to and for us to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of heaven come near and to heal the sick, cast out demons, share love with the outcast and stranger, and participate in God’s work…
Trinity Sunday Sermon from Bishop Eaton – Gospel Reading and Sermon June 7 2020
The Reverend Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offers the Gospel Reading from Matthew 28 and preaches the sermon for Trinity Sunday calling us to continue the work of living as the body of Christ serving God and neighbor, striving for justice and peace…
Nine Minutes – Pentecost Sermon May 31, 2020
Love and Unity in the Face of Death — May 24, 2020
It’s hard to talk about death. Jesus knows he is about to die and here’s what he shares with his disciples: words of compassion and confidence that they will carry on his work of embodying God’s love in the world so that God’s mission of reconciliation and eternal life may…
We Know The Way (John 14:1-14)
Sermon May 10, 2020 As Jesus is gathered with his disciples who are preparing for something they have never experienced before – the coming arrest, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus – he tells them not to let their hearts be troubled and that they know the way to follow because Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. We look to the example of…
…And Have It ABUNDANTLY
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He comes that the world might have life and have it abundantly. He is with us in these and every time and for that we give thanks. Christ also calls us to come alongside others and offer the peace, comfort, love, forgiveness, and life that we have received.