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October 24, 2017
Freedom in Christ
Part 1 in a Reformation 500 series
How does my faith in Jesus Christ free me to live? Pastor Rob launches a six week series, in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, that is focused on the freedom that Christ gives us. Today we look a passage in which Jesus "frees" himself from a trap (based on Matthew 22:15-22).
October 15, 2017
United in Christ: Our Pledges
Part 3 of our Stewardship Series
Most times Stewardship and financial giving to the church is framed in terms of a response to God's generosity in our lives. We give out of a response to what God has given us. This year Pastor Rob frames our giving in terms of our unity -- that we make a commitment and pledge together to the ministry to which God has invited us. The sermon is based on Luke 14:15-26.
October 8, 2017
United in Christ: The Body of Christ
Part 2 of our Stewardship Series
Given the events in our nation and world, Pastor Rob takes us the question -- where is God in the midst of all of this, especially the violence and destruction of human life? Pastor Rob looks at Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 12:1-12) to explore and proclaim how God brings us together as the body of Christ to serve, pray and proclaim even amid human and natural tragedy.
October 1, 2017
United in Christ: The Cross
Part 1 of our Stewardship Series
In a divided and even polarized time, Pastor Rob points toward our unity in Christ. Specifically Pastor Rob looks at Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 1:10-18) to explore and proclaim our unity in the cross.
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!
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!
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.
