We’re continuing our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” In today’s scripture, Jesus invites us to look at the world from a radically different perspective — one of inclusion and grace, which is certainly not the way the world usually works. Want to […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
Joy at Midnight
We’re continuing to study “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” Is there any place in your life today where you feel defeated, a victim of circumstances, awaiting the inevitable? If so, this week’s service is for you. We look at two gospel passages — a […]
The Secret of Success
This sermon continues our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” it was Jesus’ mission — and should be ours — to usher in the Kingdom of God. “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as in Heaven.” So if that’s our […]
The Problem With Planet Earth
Everywhere we look in this world there is brokenness and suffering — but it doesn’t have to be that way. This sermon begins a new series about “the kingdom of God.” It’s a concept that we see throughout Jesus’ teachings, and it’s not about the afterlife, as you might think. It’s all about bringing the […]
Living the Questions
Last week, we looked at the dialogue between Jesus and Peter after Peter’s betrayal and Jesus’ resurrection. This week, we go deeper. Just like Peter, we’re on a halting journey of spiritual progress. And God wants to have a conversation with you and me, just like Jesus had with Peter. It’s a conversation about what’s […]
Finding Yourself
This sermon looks at the fifth of Five Key Spiritual Habits: discovering and using our spiritual gifts. According to scripture, God has supernaturally equipped you — not someone else, but you — to do something really important in God’s work here on earth. Take a look at who you are and why God has put […]
Life Comes At You Fast
Who’s the Boss?
Do you control your money, or does it control you? Next to God, money is perhaps the most powerful thing in the world. It’s like radiation. Used properly, radiation can be used to heal someone of cancer. Used improperly, radiation can give someone cancer. So what we do with our money is a central issue […]
Born Into Great Wealth
This sermon looks at what Jesus had to say about those who are wealthy — and if you’re reading this, that most likely includes you. Jesus had a lot to say about the wealthy and their wealth. It’s deep, sobering, and ultimately liberating.
The Sky Is Falling!
Suffering from election depression? Shell-shocked that 11 out of 11 states adopted anti-gay constitutional amendments? Maybe even kind of afraid? This sermon looks at how people of faith from the past have responded to political threats. Listen for a message of hope.
Am I an Abomination?
Many of our conservative friends would be quick to tell us, “Yes, you are!” And unfortunately, too many of us live with a fear that they might be right. Of course, we dismiss this as right-wing, fundamentalist, superstitious, cave-man thinking. It doesn’t keep us from coming out or forming relationships. But buried there in the […]
I’m Gonna Live Forever!
Stripping away the centuries of encrusted theology and jargon — what did Jesus say about salvation?
When Jesus Met a Gay Man
An examination of Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. Just another healing miracle, right? Not on your life! This passage, when understood, sheds amazing new light on what Jesus thought of gay people.