In our annual “State of the Church sermon,” we’ll talk about how we’re doing as a church community in living up to the legacy Jesus gave us, and what lies ahead. Today’s scripture: Luke 22:14-20, 28-30 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
How Change Happens
This sermon explores a story of remarkable change buried deep in the Old Testament. The story tells how a group of people determined to exact revenge underwent a complete change of heart and ended up tending to the needs to their former enemies. What caused such a remarkable transformation? And how can we learn to […]
Unremarkably Remarkable
Have you had your 15 minutes of fame? Probably not — most of us never will. We live; we die, and this great big world barely even notices. This sermon looks at someone in the Bible who lived like us — obscure, anything but famous. Yet, in God’s eyes, he lived very well. From his […]
They Did What?!
We’re exploring one of those Bible stories that makes you cringe, but also makes you think deeply about important questions like: Are all religions created equal? And, if not, what should we do about it? Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8 Download the Soul Care Plan and Self-Assessment Inventory. Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. […]
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Sometimes we feel really disconnected from God. Some of us have always felt that way. We hear others talk about their “close personal walk with God,” and they seem like aliens. Why can’t I feel that way? What’s wrong with me? This sermon examines the one essential prerequisite for feeling close to God. It’s not […]
Another Lap Around The Sun
Listen, reflect, and begin the New Year with spiritual focus. Here are some tools for self-evaluation and some practical examples to serve as points of comparison. Get ready to live 2012 to its fullest! Today’s scripture: Mark 8:34-38 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click […]
When Christmas Really Began
Suppose we told you that somewhere around 1800 B.C. the seed that ultimately grew into Christmas was first planted. Would you have any idea what we’re talking about? We’ll explore the roots of Christmas and, in the process, learn much about life and God. Today’s scripture: Genesis 49:1-2, 8-12 Download the Weekly News. Watch the […]
Lights, Camera, Action!
As Christmas approaches, another year of life draws to a close, and a new one will soon begin. Yawn. Here we go again. Why should I care? What’s the meaning of life? Today’s scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the […]
Speak Easy
Words come easy. We think something, so we speak it, rarely considering the potential impact. Everybody does it. Yet the words we speak have enormous power to shape reality – and to shape our own life experience. Today’s scripture: I Peter 1:22, 2:1, 2:17, 4:7-11, 5:5 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the […]
The Circle Of Life
We’re up; we’re down. Then we’re up again, and down again. Eventually we die; then what? Why does life have to be so confusing? This sermon examines a passage of Scripture that offers insight for both the ups and downs of this life, and our prospects in the next. Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Download […]
Love Life!
Authentic religious life is not about renouncing fun and giving up good times. Jesus had so much fun, his critics accused him of being “a glutton and a drunkard.” And we are called to be like him. So let’s get the party started! Today’s scripture: John 2:1-11 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use […]
When a Bad Man Prays
Most of us feel pretty inadequate. Spiritually speaking, we know we fall short. For us, Jesus has a message of hope and encouragement. Today’s scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download.
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
In recent weeks we’ve seen that Jesus teaches that salvation is not found in rules or doctrinal purity. So what is the key to salvation? This week we’ll look at a passage where Jesus is asked that specific question and gives us a very simple and compelling answer. Today’s scripture: Matthew 19:16-22 Download the Weekly […]