Recent Sermons
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to all who believe. He is the free gift of God’s eternal presence, power, grace, truth, and encouragement that comes through Jesus Christ…and he’s SO much more! But, in today’s gospel, we just unpack 3 things that Jesus talks about when it comes to the promise of the Holy Spirit, “The Encourager.”
Read MoreJesus shares an image of himself with the Pharisees that He is the Good Shepherd. This image has been one of the key images throughout the Old Testament of God himself and Jesus teaches us why he himself fulfills that image of the Good Shepherd and why we all need him to Shepherd us.
Read MoreToday we are in Acts 4:5-14 and we see Peter and John standing before the same council that had Jesus crucified… and yet, without fear! They boldly preach the gospel! So much so, that the council was pretty much left speechless!
Read MoreThis sermon examines the heart and soul behind the first Church. The church had experienced an overflow of God’s grace through the sacraments and it changed the culture of the church. We find the church was unified, giving, and surrendering to the work of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreThe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most significant event in all of history. And it matters for us… A LOT! With all the chaos of the world, we can face tomorrow — all because He lives! Alleluia!
Read MoreMessage for this Maundy Thursday service is of vital importance as we go forth to love each OTHER ... as Christ loves us. He's our example.
Read MoreJesus calls Nicodemus to a deeper faith, to go beyond mere acknowledgment of miracles and to trust that God can and will forgive him; if he really trusts the work of God, Nicodemus will receive eternal life because of God’s great love for the whole world in sending His one and only Son ultimately to the cross for our salvation.
Read MoreThe story of Jesus in John 2 here is a bit shocking. Why? And what does it have to do with US, the Temple where the Holy Spirit now resides? A whole lot. Listen and be challenged as you are loved by God.
Read MoreWe are at a pivotal moment in the season of Lent. Things are getting "real"...meaning Holy Week and the cross are looming. And Jesus says clearly in today's gospel: "If you want to follow me, you must deny yourself, pick up your cross daily and follow me." Our mindsets about what that means is crucial... as it was with the apostle Peter (who got it wrong--JUST after getting it "right").
Read MoreLife is full of wilderness "seasons" ... times of uncertainty. Following Jesus does not mean that we won't have them. Quite the opposite: We will. But, thanks be to God, we have a victorious Savior in Christ, who has made a way for us to have victory (and to even rejoice) when we find ourselves in a dark place.
Read MoreJesus Christ is the light of the world. And his glory shone forth on the mount of Transfiguration in magnificent splendor. It was a preview of his glorious resurrection. Jesus is the complete fulfillment of the Law and Prophets and is calling us to radiate his light in the world no matter how arduous our journeys are.
Read MoreOur loving Savior Jesus took Simon's sick mother in law by the hand...and she was healed of her fever. How many people in your circle of influence need a healing hand?
Read MoreWhen is the last time you have been amazed by the person, presence and work of God? If it's been awhile, you need to listen!
Read MoreOne of the only ways that we can "seek Jesus" this year (and every year) is if we are actually LISTENING to him. Are we? Or are we too distracted?
Read MoreIt's time to decide...no, not about American politics... but about Jesus. The time could not be more urgent. What will you do this year? How can we, the Church, help each other live out our mission in the world--to radiate Christ's light?
Read MoreHarvest member and retired Anglican priest, The Rev. Bob Horowitz brings us the Word today…showing us the treasure of having our loving, heavenly Father with us and in us (as Christians)! What a gift! Listen and be blessed.
Read MoreFrom the dawn of time, the Lord has always been about dwelling WITH his people. In our OT reading today, God reminds us of that. And this desire of God flows into the NT as well (especially with the Incarnation) and will remain true forever. God. With. Us. And, the miracle of this “season” that we celebrate and remember is that the Lord was able to accomplish a LOT through Mary’s “yes”. What might he be able to do through YOUR “yes”?
Read MoreIt's the 3rd week of Advent... where we light the "joy" candle in worship. And the reason this week is so powerful for us as Christians as we read the Scriptures from Isaiah 61, Mary's "Magnificat" and Paul's 1st letter to the Thessalonians is because of the promises and goodness of God in Jesus Christ. He IS coming! And for this reason (and so many more reasons), we CAN have joy. And the world needs us to show forth and invite others into that joy of the Lord too!
Read MoreIn the season of Advent, we always hear the story of John the Baptist and how God used him to prepare the way of the Lord (Jesus) by baptizing the people in the river Jordan ... a baptism of water and repentance. But John says, "one is coming AFTER me...mightier than I...he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" How might John's message cause us to pause and prepare for the Lord's coming again?
Read MoreHow often do we cry out, "Come Down Lord!"?? You're NOT alone. Listen and find out how the prophet Isaiah can help us today in our own cries...especially as we enter into the season of Advent (where we await the Savior, Jesus).
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