Sermons (Page 4)

As Judas leaves the room to orchestrate the betrayal of Christ, Jesus begins his farewell teaching series to his disciples. His first lesson is a command for them to love one another as Jesus himself has loved them. This is how we are marked as disciples, and yet often it is so hard to love one…

This Good Shepherd Sunday, wonder with Pastor Cecie about how the Living Lord, the Resurrected Christ, still dwells with us in our world. Through acts large and small, Jesus has shown himself to be trustworthy, and still comes into this world to live and act among us.

After Jesus’ first two appearances to the disciples, they decide to venture outside the locked doors of their hiding place. Peter says to his friends, “I am going fishing.” To which they respond, “We will go with you.” Through this venture together, they meet the Risen…

“Doubting Thomas” has a bit of a bad reputation… the disciple who wasn’t in the room when Jesus appears “doubts” that the resurrection appearance is true. Take a listen as Pastor Cecie reframes “doubting” Thomas through the lens of his bold faith.

The first Easter morning, when the women rushed to the empty tomb, Jesus was nowhere to be found. How were they feeling? How would *you* be feeling in such a moment? Listen with Pastor Cecie as she reflects upon how grief and uncertainty can keep us from remembering the promise of hope as she…

Have you ever wondered about the different passion narratives from each gospel? Every year on Good Friday, the passion from John is read, wonder with Pastor Cecie about how it might be exactly what we need to hear this year.

This Palm/Passion Sunday, our passion reading from Luke highlights Jesus’s innocence. And yet, he still was put to death. You may be wrestling this beginning of Holy Week with questions such as “why did Jesus have to die?” Take a listen as Pastor Cecie wrestles with such…

This Sunday, our texts (Isaiah 43:16-21, “won’t you celebrate with me” by Lucille Clifton, and John 12:1-8) all reference a “new thing” God is doing… wonder with Pastor Cecie about the new thing God is doing in your life, especially as we prepare to begin Holy…

The gospel text for the Fourth Sunday in Lent is well known as the Prodigal Son, but wonder with Pastor Cecie about the image of the Prodigal Father in the story, showcasing God’s prodigal, reckless, never-ending love. Sometimes this love is hard to receive, but it is always freely given to…