Human beings have always been drawn to create sanctuaries, which are strikingly different from the space around them, and people have often devoted their greatest effort to those spaces (e.g. Stonehenge, cathedrals, the tabernacle/temple). Sanc

Come Awake to God

Aug 22nd, 2019

The Scripture calls us to “come into God’s presence” (Psalm 100:2). But is not God always present? Yes, but people are often preoccupied with other things. So the Scriptures urge us to “come awake” (Matthew, Romans, Ephesians) to God. Worship

Thy Will Be Done

Jul 5th, 2019

In this sermon, Dr. Palmer discusses seeking to bring one’s personal life, and one’s society, into harmony with the will of God.

Hallowed Be Thy Name

Jun 26th, 2019

The opening petition of the Lord’s Prayer directs us to focus upon God, recognizing God’s love, power, and goodness, and giving honor and glory to God.

One Thing Needful

Jun 5th, 2019

Jesus, in teaching about prayer, draws his hearers from thinking about how they look to directing themselves truly to God. Genuine prayer involves doing what Mary did – sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to what he was saying. This also means

Teach Us to Pray

May 29th, 2019

Prayer as the practice of ongoing communion with God; prayer is not an emergency appeal to God but a receptive connection with God. Such prayer involves intentional focus; we need to “do things that draw us closer to God” (one of the Methodist

Faith in Action

May 8th, 2019

Faith in Christ involves not just feeling or sentiment but action – doing things that draw us closer to God, and engaging in ministries of outreach to others. We commit ourselves not simply to believe in God but to actively follow Christ.

From Terrible Loss to Sure Hope

May 1st, 2019

In times of loss, we can find much in the Bible with which to identify, as many central Biblical stories are stories of severe loss, including a sense of the loss of God. Such loss comes to its climax on the cross. But in the depths God is at w

The Crowd and the Witnesses

Apr 17th, 2019

The crowd is always wrong, thronging to the leader who promises quick fixes, big earthly rewards, and glory. The crowd turned from Jesus because he proclaimed instead a challenging message. But we are called to hear that message, break from the

Lift Up Your Hearts

Mar 27th, 2019

Lamentations says “Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord. Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands to God in heaven.” (Lam. 3:40-41) These words were written when the people of Judah were in desperate circumstances, wh

The Real Message of St. Patrick

Mar 21st, 2019

St. Paddy’s Day is often a frivolous “holiday” or just an ode to all things Irish. But the real life of St. Patrick is an inspiring example of trusting in Christ and following His call to serve those who are far beyond our own circle.

What God Creates Is Good

Feb 21st, 2019

The creation story says that we are all created in God’s image and that what God creates is good. It also indicates that “it is not good to be alone” and that we are created for one another. This can relate both to marriage and to the church co

The Unlikely Recruit

Feb 6th, 2019

This episode examines the call to Philip to evangelize and baptize an Ethiopian eunuch, a sexually altered foreigner.

What the Bible Says

Jan 31st, 2019

A discussion of the apparent condemnation of homosexual practice in Leviticus, and how the central issue in the Leviticus laws is actually resisting the idolatry of the surrounding culture.

Sodom and Gomorrah—Repeated Today (but not how people think)

Jan 23rd, 2019

The real sin of Sodom and Gomorrah according to the Scriptures – Ezekiel 16:49 “This was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy.”

Rightly Explaining the Word of Truth

Jan 16th, 2019

This sermon introduces the United Methodist debate on homosexuality and the need to rightly understand the Scripture. It also focuses on the Biblical call for respectful dialogue and spiritual unity.

He Does Not Look Like a King

Jan 9th, 2019

The wise men rightly perceive what – and who – is worthy of our utmost allegiance, not the tyrants of this world, but the One who embodies the grace of God.

Salty Believers

Dec 12th, 2018

God’s Kingdom is near when believers are “salt” and “light” for the world.

Be Ready

Dec 5th, 2018

We must stay alert to God, ready for the Lord to be at work in and through our lives.

When the Kingdom Will Come

Nov 28th, 2018

We must stay alert to God, ready for the Lord to be at work in and through our lives.

Goodness and Mercy Will Follow Me

Nov 8th, 2018

What does it mean to be pursued by God's love?

The Overflowing Cup

Oct 31st, 2018

God gives His grace in abundance.

God’s Abundant Table

Oct 24th, 2018

God nourishes us with grace and help, even in the face of distress and trouble.

Comfort in Uncertain Times

Oct 10th, 2018

We find comfort in the presence, care, and guidance of God; but this is not just so we can be comfortable, but so that we can be instruments of comfort for others.