We live in a time of great change. Our culture is becoming increasingly diverse. Acceptance of LGBT people is growing exponentially. As God watches all this unfold, how do you think God might want us, followers of Jesus, to respond? That’s the question we’ll tackle in this sermon, as Pastor Jeff shares with us the […]
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Wisdom, Jesus, and Us: Becoming Friends of God
We have the rare opportunity to hear from Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, leader of our denomination, the Metropolitan Community Churches. Rev. Nancy invites us to consider what God wants to accomplish in our generation, and she will share exciting examples of how God is using our network of churches to bless the world.
Now Serving Number One
Our relationship with God is such a delicate dance. Sometimes we get confused. Sometimes we doubt. Sometimes we take matters into our own hands. Deacon Tina Johnson-McCrackin shares insights she has gained in her own journey with God — insights that will help each of us better understand how God works in our lives. Our […]
Reclaiming Jesus for Ordinary People!
That’s what our Church has been about from the beginning. This Sunday, as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we will talk about who Jesus really was, and why it’s so important that a Church like ours boldly proclaims Jesus’ message of love and healing in a world filled with judgment and hate. If you’re jaded […]
Go Home Another Way
Sometimes we get stuck thinking the same way and doing the same thing over and over again — with the same negative results. We’ll look at a Bible story that suggests a different approach and a behavioral model for implementing that wisdom. The sermon was delivered by our special Black Pride guest speaker, Rev. Sam […]
Journey of Discovery
We’ve often heard people say, “Life is a journey.” But what does that mean . . . for me personally, and for what I should expect from life, and for what God is trying to accomplish within me? These are some of the practical questions we explore this Sunday — the Sunday on which our […]
Making It In On Broken Pieces
The President of Christian Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Edward Wheeler, is our special guest preacher this Sunday, helping us commemorate Black History Month. Dr. Wheeler is an expert in Church History who has previously taught at Morehouse School of Religion, Tuskegee University, and United Theological Seminary. Today’s scripture: Acts 27:21-44 Watch the webcast. Use the […]
Here I Am. . . Where Are You?
Imagine hearing God call your name in the quiet of the night to ask your help with a specific task. How would you respond? Excitement? Fear? Questions? All of the above? This sermon explores God’s call on your life. This was our Indiana Black Pride Celebration Service with special guest preacher, Rev. Candy Holmes — […]
A Sunday Morning Story
Our Gospel Choir helps us celebrate Black History Month by re-enacting — in testimony and song — what they experienced growing up in African American churches. As they weave their story, they invite each of us to reflect on our own past — and what we can learn from both the beautiful and difficult experiences. […]
Being The Hands and Feet of Jesus
This Sunday we celebrate World Missions Day 2009! Watch an exciting report of wonderful things our congregation has accomplished in Sudan and for the Navajo Nation, including a special guest appearance by the Joseph Esparza, Director of the Southwest Indian Foundation. Share in the celebration! Today’s scripture: James 2:14-18 Watch the webcast, then watch the […]
Profiles In Courage
This Sunday we welcomed Indiana Black Pride and Rev. Dr. William Knight! Rev. Knight is the pastor of Water of Life MCC in Tucson, Arizona. Today’s scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Due to technical difficulties, you will see, but not hear the first 30 seconds of today’s web cast during which Pastor Jeff introduces our special guest […]
What a Little Love Can Do!
In this sermon we hear from Melody Merida, Ceci Spence, and Chris Tenpas, three of our folks who went to Sudan earlier this year. We’ll learn about their journey — both physical and spiritual. We’ll have a chance to think together about what we may be called to do as we seek to make a […]
Take My World Apart
Last September we celebrated our first-ever World Missions Day and the tradition continued this Sunday! Our two special guests, Emily Young and Sarah Durnbaugh, shared their experiences working with New Community Project (NCP) in the Sudan. The mission of NCP is to provide experiences that change us, resources that challenge us, and a community that […]