We've got two Sunday's left in our study of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's New York Times Bestselling book, "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith." In prior weeks, we've talked about decisive moments in life -- The Decision to Go, The Decision to Stay, The Decision to Start, The Decision […]
This Sunday we continue our sermon series based on the New York Times Bestselling book called "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith," by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. This week we tackle chapter 5 -- The Decision to Step Up to the Plate, as we focus on those decisive moments […]
This Sunday we continue our sermon series based on the New York Times Bestselling book called "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith," by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. This week we tackle chapter 4 -- The Decision to Accept What You Do Not Choose. In other words, how can we […]
This Sunday we continue our sermon series based on the New York Times Bestselling book called "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith," by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. This week we tackle chapter 3 -- The Decision to Start -- Taking the first steps toward a long-term vision or dream.
Do you ever feel underpowered? Do you find yourself frustrated with all kinds of things you can't change about yourself, others, or in the circumstances around you? The Bible teaches we have a power source that's powerful beyond our wildest imagination. It's called the power of the Holy Spirit. What is the nature of that […]
Sunday is the fifth installment in our sermon series called "By Their Fruits You Will Know Them: 8 Core Characteristics of Authentic Followers of Jesus." This week we'll dig into what Jesus taught about the power of faith, exploring questions like: What is faith? How does it work? And is it really true that if I just […]
For today's sermon, we welcome a very special guest speaker, Ramona Johnson, as she shares her amazing story of despair and redemption. Ramona has just released a book called "I'm Living Proof," and a documentary is being made about her life. She wanted our church -- her church -- to be the first stop on […]
Which force is more powerful in your life -- God or fear? Often when God is calling us forward in life, beckoning us to make an important life transition, fear freezes us in place. On Sunday, we'll explore a scripture passage that offers insight into how we can conquer fear and move more boldly into the […]
This Sunday we will celebrate Palm Sunday and also wrap up our sermon series on the life of Joseph. What does Joseph have to do with Palm Sunday? Actually, quite a lot. The final episode in the life of Joseph is an amazing foreshadowing of what Jesus himself eventually did at the end of his […]
Today we begin a new sermon series on the up-and-down, zigzag life of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis. It’s a story bristling with insights for our own journey. The story begins with something every single one of us will experience many times in our own life. What do you do when you […]
Life is constantly challenging us to the core of our being. We experience weakness, despair, darkness, and trouble all around. Sometimes the journey can feel pretty grim. What then? How do we, as people of faith, find joy, hope, and strength when the world around us presses against us? This Sunday we’ll explore a Bible […]
This Sunday we resume our sermon series called “Seven Biblical Promises That Anchor Our Sanity and Support Our Serenity” by focusing on a promise that will put us in the right frame of mind as we launch into a brand new year.
