In a life of countless frustrations, in a life of unacceptable outcomes, in a life of grief and death, Easter rolls around each year to remind us of something very important. . . Watch this sermon to recharge your soul! Today’s scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 Watch the webcast. Notice: About five minutes into today’s sermon […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
The Sign Of The Cross
For centuries, the cross has been ultimate symbol of the Christian faith. But why? What was so important about Jesus’ death? The Bible gives us a big clue by associating his death with the ancient Jewish Passover. This sermon follows that clue to see where it leads, as we explore the mystery of the cross. […]
The Tipping Point
Some live profoundly meaningful lives, achieving a sense of destiny. Others don’t. What makes the difference? This sermon explores that question through the lens of Jesus’ trial — contrasting the example of Jesus with that of Pontius Pilate. Explore what it takes to be a creature of destiny! Today’s scripture: John 18 and 19 Watch […]
A Tear in the Cosmic Tapestry
What if each of us could enforce our will on earth in Bruce Almighty fashion? Our world would quickly descend into chaos. So what then should we pray for? When the chips are down and we’re really being squeezed, what should we ask? In this sermon we learn from Jesus’ example in his moment of […]
Remember Me
Every single Sunday, Christians across the globe share in Holy Communion. As the elements are consecrated, the words of Jesus are repeated, “Do this in remembrance of me.” But why? We can spend a lifetime in church without anybody ever explaining the most basic stuff. What’s the purpose of Communion? What’s supposed to happen when […]
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You hear it said all the time: “You’ve just got to have faith!” But faith in what? What kind of outcomes can a person of faith reasonably expect? And when does faith become mere wishful thinking? This Sunday we’ll ask some tough questions about a subject that often gets treated superficially. Today’s scripture: Hebrews 11: […]
What Goes Round Comes Round
At least that’s what they say. . . Violence breeds violence; anger breeds anger; evil breeds evil. Round and round we go — angry, upset, stressed! But it doesn’t have to be that way. Discover the power that lies within you to break the vicious cycle. Today’s scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 Watch the webcast. Use the […]
On the Move!
In this sermon, Pastor Jeff delivers the annual “State of the Church” address. We’ll think together about what we accomplished together last year and what God has for us in 2010. In the process, we’ll cover some vital spiritual principles for our work together and our individual lives — including the importance of keeping up […]
Where Love Comes From
Every one of us would probably say, “I want to do a better job of loving people, even in tense situations.” But just because we want to be more loving doesn’t mean we know how. In this sermon, we explore how. We’re going to try to figure out where love comes from, so we know […]
Partying With God!
This week we launch a new sermon series: Authentic Spiritual Living. We’ll be studying some of Jesus’ core teachings in hopes of answering this question: What makes a person authentically spiritual — in the highest and best sense? This sermon begins with a mind-bending story Jesus told about an odd dinner party. It’s a story […]
The Quest for Wholeness
Broken. . . Have you ever had that feeling — like something in life is just not working right, but you don’t what to change or how to change? In this sermon, three Biblical characters will travel through time to tell us how they found wholeness. Perhaps their path will illuminate ours. Today’s scripture: Philippians […]
Too Busy To Think
Life moves at a frighteningly fast pace — overflowing with demands and distractions. Without even realizing it, we can easily become externally driven people, living unfocused, reactive lives. What would happen if you suddenly put your foot down and took charge in 2010? What would that look like? What would you have to change? Today’s […]
Real Power
In the early days of the Church, dazzling miracles occurred. As God’s power flowed through the early believers, many observers thought, “I want that!” Don’t we all! As you move into 2010, wouldn’t you like to live with more power? This sermon explores the counterintuitive secret of power-filled living. Get yourself ready for a New […]