Christians are called to move far beyond mere friendliness and engage in active acts of intentional hospitality. The Prodigal could find no hospitality until he returned home; his older brother could not bring himself to offer hospitality. Both

Magnificat

Dec 13th, 2009

Tradition tells us that when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, she experienced the quickening of the life growing within her womb. Luke records the event and Mary’s soaring prayer hymn – the Magnificat. We explore how Mary’s Song can be our hy

Abundance

Nov 15th, 2009

It is all too easy to see scarcity all around us. We never seem to have enough. Life in Christ offers a radically different view: God’s abundance overflows for the earth and all who make their home here. We explore the Parable of the Sower, Psa

1 of 10

Nov 1st, 2009

Lives of those who are outcasts of society are transformed by Jesus proclamation of God’s extravagant and unconditional acceptance. 10 Samaritan lepers – rejected because of ethnic identity and rejected because of disfiguring disease – 10 are h

Celebration

Oct 25th, 2009

One lost sheep. One lost coin. One lost son. All three are found and great partying, feasting and partying ensue. This is true Christian worship — a celebration of the love and grace of God. Celebration (October 25, 2009)

Reconciliation

Oct 18th, 2009

Few can argue of the importance of reconciliation for those of us who follow Jesus Christ. Paul writes that we are called to a ministry of reconciliation. But can we be reconcilers without first being reconciled – with God – with ourselves – wi

Oct 4th, 2009

“What do you mean by ‘justice?’” The question came from a member of the Bible Study class. We were discussing the relationship of Christian Mission to ministries of justice. This Sermon is one response to that question. Jesus’ central messa

Praying Through Your Anger

Sep 20th, 2009

Pray your way through anger and use all that bottled up energy for good rather than harm. Praying Through Your Anger (September 20, 2009)

Christian Response to Threat

Sep 9th, 2009

“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again.” So begins the 4th chapter of the letter of James. We explore some answers to this provocative question by moving beyond James asse

Generosity

Aug 23rd, 2009

Generosity is the act of giving all of our time, all of our talents and skills, all of our treasure and resources to proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ. Traditionally, Christians consider the tithe as a measure of generosity when in fact,

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