How often have we been willing to tolerate broken relationships, allowing anger and resentment to fester? We hold back, waiting for others to make the first move. This sermon looks at becoming “Ambassadors of Reconciliation.” That’s a mouthful, but it’s a task we’re called — and equipped through Christ — to do. David Zier, seminary […]
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Push Pull
How often have we been willing to tolerate broken relationships, allowing anger and resentment to fester? We hold back, waiting for others to make the first move. This sermon looks at becoming “Ambassadors of Reconciliation.” That’s a mouthful, but it’s a task we’re called — and equipped through Christ — to do. Vivian Wyatt, our […]
Crazy Love / Priceless
On November 16, we had the opportunity to hear from two of our students who are in seminary at Earlham School of Religion. Vivian Wyatt, our student intern, preached at the 9:30 am and 6:00 pm services, and David Zier at the 11:00 am service. This was a requirement for a preaching class they’re taking. […]
Take My World Apart
Last September we celebrated our first-ever World Missions Day and the tradition continued this Sunday! Our two special guests, Emily Young and Sarah Durnbaugh, shared their experiences working with New Community Project (NCP) in the Sudan. The mission of NCP is to provide experiences that change us, resources that challenge us, and a community that […]
The Best Is Yet To Come
On this Sunday we were honored to host the Indiana Black Pride Worship Celebration! Our special guest was Rev. Belva Boone from St. John’s MCC, Raleigh, NC. Rev. Boone has been a member of MCC since 1983. She’s been pastor of St. John’s MCC since 2001, and the church has become one of the fastest […]
A Cup of Cold Water
Our special guest at this service was Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches. She gives us an inside look at the mission and future of our denomination. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download. Comments or questions? Please email us.
Wait For The Lord
One of the best ways we can learn about God and ourselves is by hearing each other’s stories. In this sermon, we hear from Dan Funk, Jesus MCC’s Justice Minister. He shares his spiritual journey and some of the lessons he’s learned, including what it means to wait on God. Watch the webcast. Use the […]
Changing Hearts, Changing Minds
For this service we welcomed a special guest, Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, at worship services. Rev. Diane is bishop over MCC’s Region 5. Among other things, she will bring exciting news about how God is working in Eastern Europe via MCC. Watch the webcast. Comments or questions? Please email us. Use the player below to […]
Powered by God
Why does it seem so often that we have no power for living? Why does it seem that we just drag from one day to the next, never really engaging in life? Deacon Robert Ferguson will bring us a message of hope and encouragement. Robert’s sermon is part of our Black History Celebration Sunday. Watch […]
Everyday Miracles
This sermon explores “everyday miracles.” Does that sound like an oxymoron? Aren’t miracles, by definition, spectacular and amazing and not “everyday”? We’ll look at the story of Jesus’ first miracle — turning the water into wine. We’ll see how we can partner with Christ to bring miracles to life, everyday. This sermon was presented by […]
Family First
This sermon looks at what, for many lgbt people, are two of the most frightening passages in the Bible. First is the story of Adam and Eve, so popular with the God-Hates-Fags crowd. They love to chant, “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,” because it’s such a clever phrase — and it rhymes! Then […]
The Prodigal Father
We often hear platitudes about the “love of God” — but in this sermon, we’ll get some insight into how that love works. We take a look at the familiar story of “The Prodigal Son”, and find that it tells us a lot more about God (as demonstrated by the father in the story) than […]
The Secret — According to Jesus
“The Secret” is a popular book and video that is capturing the attention of millions seeking to find the answer to living a happy, complete life. But Jesus gave us the secret centuries ago to living happily and completely for all eternity. This week, we’re going to share Jesus’ thoughts on how to live the […]