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Sermons prior to November 2015 may be found on the Sermon Archive Website.

I Hate Weeds!

You’re probably thinking, “What kind of a title is that for a sermon?  What do weeds have to do with spiritual life?”  Join us Sunday to find out, as we launch a new sermon series called “The Parables of Jesus: 8 Critical Life Lessons.”  This week we’ll learn an awesome lesson from a parable Jesus […]

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On Earth, As It Is In Heaven

Conversations about race and racism are at the heart of American culture today.  Just this past week, the Supreme Court issued a major decision prohibiting affirmative action.  This Sunday we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the Bible & Justice by grappling with the challenges of racism.  We’ll look at the big picture story of […]

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The Burden of Wealth

When you were a kid, what did “rich” mean to you?  Do  you consider yourself rich?  By any objective measure, compared to the rest of the world, most of us are in the top 10% of wealth in the world.  This Sunday we’ll take a look at God’s passion for the poor and explore how […]

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Wayfarer

We live in a land of plenty, which makes our nation a magnet for immigrants.  Jesus said, “To whom much is given, of them shall much be required.”  But we can’t save the whole world, so how much is enough?  That’s the question we’ll wrestle with this Sunday, as we come to the third installment […]

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Responding to Anti-Trans Hate: WWJD?

This Sunday, for the second installment in our sermon series called “The Bible & Justice: What Love Looks Like in Public,” we will be challenged to think deeply about what Jesus would want us to do – individually and as a congregation – to respond to the huge surge in hate being directed at transgender […]

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Should We All Think Alike?

This Sunday Pastor Jeff begins a new sermon series called “The Bible & Justice: What Love Looks Like in Public.”  The goal of this series is NOT for one person (Pastor Jeff) to tell everybody what their detailed policy positions should be, but rather to identify core biblical values relevant to contemporary justice issues (like […]

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This Body of Mine

How well are you doing taking care of your health?  I know, I know, most of us don’t want to think about it.  Most of us feel a real tension between the challenge to caring for our bodies and the desire to enjoy life fully.  Should I eat that luscious piece of chocolate cheese cake […]

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Everywhere

God is Everywhere.  Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:20 that “I will be with you always.”  That’s God’s love language – Quality Time (Presence), Words of Affirmation, and Gifts (Blessings).  When we first enter into that relationship, we are excited when love is anew.  But as time lingers, events happen that swing our emotions to […]

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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Do you realize how much influence you have?  Who you are and what you do can make all the difference to the people around you.  Sunday is Mother’s Day, which is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the power of our influence on the people around us – and the power of the people […]

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Why Mercy Matters

The Bible has SO MUCH to say about the importance of showing mercy.  On Sunday, Pastor Jeff will walk us through a deep dive on the subject.  We’ll explore three key questions:  What is mercy?  Why is it so important?  And how can I expand my capacity to show mercy?  Join us Sunday, and let’s […]

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How To Harness God’s Power

As we continue our sermon series called “Living With Resurrection Power,” this week we will look at a resurrection story that tells us how we can harness God’s power in our lives?  The answer is going to surprise you.  Don’t live an underpowered life!  Join us Sunday, and let’s learn together!

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Your Secret Superpower

Did you know that you have a Secret Superpower?  Do you know what it is?  Are you actively using it?  These are the questions we’ll explore on Sunday, as we continue our sermon series called “Living With Resurrection Power!” Don’t live an underpowered life!  Let’s learn together!

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