In this sermon we ask ourselves what God may be trying to do in the world today, and how our church fits into that big picture. As we do so, Pastor Jeff will share an exciting announcement about our future.
Category Archives: Kingdom of God
Everybody’s Searching for Something
What does your soul thirst for? Most of us could come up with a long list of things that would make us happy. That’s part of the excitement of Christmas — it taps into that subconscious sense that maybe there is something out there, just waiting to surprise me, just waiting to be unwrapped, something […]
Is Jesus Conservative or Liberal?
Some preach a conservative Jesus; some a liberal Jesus. What’s the truth? The goal of every Christians is supposed to be to become more like Christ. So if you’re a Christian, and you were to see that Jesus was more liberal or conservative than you, would you be willing to change?
My Reason For Being
Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? There is within every human a deep desire — instinctive and powerful — to discover the meaning of reality and then establish harmony, oneness, with that reality. We are, virtually all of us, deeply spiritual beings. Jesus had a few things to say about […]
The Power of Forgiveness
Think of the person who has done you the most wrong — someone who has wounded you deeply. Have you forgiven them? You may say they don’t deserve it — and you’d be right. But your forgiving them is not for their good, it’s for you. Listen for some radical — but essential — lessons […]
The Danger of Religion
This sermon continues our series on “the kingdom of God”. Jesus tells a parable that compares God’s realm to a great dinner party. And the story has a shocking twist — you’ll be amazed at who attends the party, and who’s left out.
Radical Makeover
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 […]
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 […]