Mountain Top

We all have a deep hunger for a mountain top experience, a time when we sense God's presence, God's glory and God's love in our lives. Peter, James and John have this when Jesus takes them up the mountain and is transfigured. Come to the mountain and experience God today!

Church as Leper

Today we hear of Jesus curing a leper (Mark 1:40-45), who then goes on his way proclaiming the Good News. As a church (globally), we find ourselves like the leper, on the outside of society. Rather than be bitter, we can learn from the transformation of the leper about how God can put a new song in our hearts.

Jonah: A Whale of a Tale

As children, we learn of the story of Jonah and him getting swallowed by a whale. In fact, I had my first nightmare about getting swallowed by a whale! Yet, if we look at this story as adults, we realize it is less about a whale and much more about the call and mercy of God. Based on the first three chapters of Jonah.

Challenges of Discipleship

Last week we heard Jesus call us to be his disciples, with each other, for the sake of the world. This week we hear about the challenges of being Jesus' disciples. Finally, we hear how Jesus is the love that enables us to be his disciples. Based on Mark 1:21-28.

An Invitation to Discipleship

Today Jesus invites his first disciples to follow him and become fishers of people. Often society suggests that following Jesus means one of two options: Being spiritual but not religious or being hyper-religious. While both of these options contain goodnesss, Jesus today calls us to a discipleship something more full: Life together for the sake of others. Based on Mark 1:14-20.

Dealing with Disappointment

"Another Year Older" sings John Lennon. As we look back on 2008 and look ahead to 2009, disappointment is likely one of our realities. How do we deal with disappointment? Where does our hope come from? Based on Luke 2:22-40.

Christmas Eve 2008

An Authentic Christmas Story! A real us and a real God. Based on Luke 2:1-20.