What difference does prayer make? If you’ve ever pondered this question you are not alone. We were pleased to welcome special guest Carolyn Olivier from Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Carolyn shared with us how prayer, along with the generosity of Jesus MCC, made possible a recent humanitarian trip to Haiti. God worked some miracles […]
Monthly Archives: June 2010
What’s Jesus Got To Do With It?
We often hear people say that Jesus’ death on the cross was necessary — that without it, we would be in big trouble. What does that mean? Why is the cross important? This Sunday, we’ll cut through the buzz words to examine how Jesus’ death fits into the big picture. Today’s scripture: Romans 5 Watch […]
Religionless Christianity
We’ve all seen it. Sometimes religion actually makes people worse. Sometimes religious people are downright mean and unloving. Clearly religion is not the answer. So what is? What does God really want from me? This sermon looks at the surprising answer found in the New Testament book of Romans. Today’s scripture: Romans 3:21-24; 4:3-5, 13, […]
The Dilemma
Picture someone you know who is wild and uninhibited, given to all kinds of riotous excess. Now picture someone who is super-religious, given to strict observance and quick to criticize. Who is closer to God? Who is more likely to enter Heaven? If religion is not the answer, then what is? Today’s scripture: Romans 1:19-20, […]