September 24, 2017
What a difficult parable Jesus tells in Matthew 20:1-16. It seems to teach that hard work isn't rewarded. Pastor Rob reflects on how -- rather than offering ethical advice for the earthly economy -- Jesus offers us a glimpse of God's economy. In God's economy the currency is God's mercy, not our own merit!
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
God vs Human Forgiveness
September 17, 2017
Pastor Rob continues a two part sermon on forgiveness. Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35), we dive into what it means to forgive people, especially in difficult situations. Pastor Rob offers that the forgiveness we extend as humans, however good and difficult, is far less than God's forgiveness!
Pastor Rob continues a two part sermon on forgiveness. Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35), we dive into what it means to forgive people, especially in difficult situations. Pastor Rob offers that the forgiveness we extend as humans, however good and difficult, is far less than God's forgiveness!
Loving One Neighbor at a time
September 10, 2017
In today's Gospel, Jesus offers some very practical advice: When you have a conflict, go to a person one on one. (Matthew 18:15-20). In the age of talking heads and tweets, this seems more relevant than ever. The more we ponder Jesus' words though, the more we realize he is offering us life and hope, not just advice.
In today's Gospel, Jesus offers some very practical advice: When you have a conflict, go to a person one on one. (Matthew 18:15-20). In the age of talking heads and tweets, this seems more relevant than ever. The more we ponder Jesus' words though, the more we realize he is offering us life and hope, not just advice.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Picking up the cross...in a busy world
From September 3, 2017
"If anyone wants to come after me, let them deny themselves, pick up their cross and follow me." These are Jesus' bold words of challenge that issues to his disciples in our Gospel story this week (Matthew 16:21-30). What does it mean to pick up our cross? In our busy world, the thought of picking up one more thing seems impossible!
"If anyone wants to come after me, let them deny themselves, pick up their cross and follow me." These are Jesus' bold words of challenge that issues to his disciples in our Gospel story this week (Matthew 16:21-30). What does it mean to pick up our cross? In our busy world, the thought of picking up one more thing seems impossible!
Confession of Hope
From August 27, 2017
What if the world is going to heck in a hand-basket? In our Gospel story this week (Matthew 16:13-20), the disciples are on the road to Caesarea Philippi . This town is Las Vegas meets Game of Thrones. It is precisely on this road that the disciples are called to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is a confession of hope.
What if the world is going to heck in a hand-basket? In our Gospel story this week (Matthew 16:13-20), the disciples are on the road to Caesarea Philippi . This town is Las Vegas meets Game of Thrones. It is precisely on this road that the disciples are called to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is a confession of hope.
The way of Jesus
From August 7, 2017
Just like us, the disciples are overwhelmed by the problems of the world. Their way, all to often our way, is to give up. The way of Jesus is fundamentally different. It is a way of prayer, compassion and multiplication. We look at the feeding of the 5,000+ found in Matthew 14:13-21.
Just like us, the disciples are overwhelmed by the problems of the world. Their way, all to often our way, is to give up. The way of Jesus is fundamentally different. It is a way of prayer, compassion and multiplication. We look at the feeding of the 5,000+ found in Matthew 14:13-21.
Wisdom for Decisions
From Sunday, July 30
Decisions, decisions, decisions. In life we face many decisions. How does God grant us wisdom to make tough decisions? Based on the story of Solomon and his dream, 1 Kings 3:1-15.
Decisions, decisions, decisions. In life we face many decisions. How does God grant us wisdom to make tough decisions? Based on the story of Solomon and his dream, 1 Kings 3:1-15.
Getting un-stuck
From Sunday, July 23
What happens when we get stuck in life? Pastor Rob unpacks how God helps us turn the page the the next chapter of our lives, reflecting on Romans 8:12-26.
What happens when we get stuck in life? Pastor Rob unpacks how God helps us turn the page the the next chapter of our lives, reflecting on Romans 8:12-26.
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