Have you ever been told — or felt like it was implied — that Christians can’t feel sad or depressed or angry? Would it surprise you to know that over a third of the Psalms, most of Job, plus an entire book — Lamentations — are all prayers that express anguish to God? The writers […]
Category Archives: Knowing God/Relationship with God
An Unlikely Candidate
Do you think of yourself as the last person God might choose to do something important or worthwhile in this world? Well, then, congratulations! As we see from our examples in scripture, that’s exactly the sort of person God chooses. Strange, huh? Listen or watch as we examine this counter-intuitive way that God works, and […]
Grace That Flows Like a River
What is “grace”? The Bible says without it we cannot be saved. This sermon cuts through all the theological mumbo jumbo and gain new insight that could. . . well, save us — in any number of ways. Watch the webcast. Comments or questions? Please email us. Use the player below to listen to this […]
Misfits Wanted
Have you seen the classic Christmas program, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer? If so, you’re familiar with the Island of Misfit Toys, home of the ostrich-riding cowboy and the train with square wheels. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and we’re taking a look at a little-examined character from the familiar palm-procession story: the donkey Jesus rode […]
Messy Spirituality
Have you ever thought, “I must not be a very good Christian. Everybody else is so together — and I’m just a mess.” Well, guess what — God knows what a mess we all can be. Listen or watch as we wrestle with the idea that there’s no need to pretend before God, or hold […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who Let the Dogs Out?
When you were a kid, did you ever get lost? Remember how that felt? As an adult, have you ever had a similar experience spiritually or emotionally — a time when you felt completely lost? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Jeff will interview Robin Herman as she tells her dramatic story of a catastrophic car […]
Still Waters
It’s a familiar story: Jesus and the disciples are in a boat in the middle of the sea, and they’re caught in a ferocious storm. The disciples freak out; Jesus takes a nap. Wouldn’t you like to have that kind of peace? When all the world is raging and storming around you, to be able […]
The Big Bang
Have you ever considered just how much power was required to raise Jesus from the dead? And God promises that we have access to that very same power — power to raise to new life the dead and decaying parts of our heart and soul. So, where does your life need some resurrection? Listen for […]
Dying to Live
What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means more than to just believe his words — it means to do what he did, to walk in his footsteps. We’re used to thinking of the cross as something Jesus did for us. But Jesus sees it differently — he invites us to join him there. […]
Transformational Encounters
Do you want to experience the kind of connection to God that is so profound that you are constantly renewed and reinvigorated for life? Listen for practical insight on how to grow closer to God.
Sordid Lives
We’re looking at the incident of the Golden Calf, as we continue in “Lessons from the Exodus.” Moses is gone for a time, and the people demand a new god to worship. It’s breathtaking how quickly they turn from being God’s people into something else. So how much of your spiritual life is based on […]