God's purpose in our lives

Sunday, July 16

Pastor Rob takes on the popular notion that our purpose in life is finding our passion.  As Christians we find our meaning and purpose in following Christ as we serve our neighbor.  Yes, this does relate to our passion, but not quite as the culture would teach us.  Based on the parable of the sower found in Matthew 13:18-24.

Humble Commission

Sunday, July 2

Jesus teaches us that taking up our cross means serving in humble and often small ways.  As we live out Jesus' teachings, we discover God's power to make the ordinary into the extraordinary.  Based on Matthew 10:38-42.

The Image of God and Creation

Sunday, June 11: Holy Trinity
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Genesis 1 and science often seem in such conflict that Christians back away from this beautiful and powerful passage in Scripture.  In this sermon, Pr. Rob offers a look at Genesis 1.  First, to see how science and Scripture intersect powerfully; and second, to learn what Scripture uniquely tells us about God and the universe.

Pentecost: Our place in the story

Sunday, June 4: Pentecost
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The story of Pentecost is a wild one -- tongues of flame, large crowds, loud wind and languages of all varieties.  What does this story have to do with our own?  A special focus today is on the youth in our church who are confirmed and how they will take their place in the Pentecost story.  The Pentecost story begins  in Acts 2:1-13.

Community in Christ 5: Joy!

Sunday, May 28, 2017: Ascension
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Pastor Rob concludes his preaching series on Community in Christ.  We tie it together by focusing on a central feature of the Christian Community:  Joy in Christ.  Indeed, the Gospel of Luke begins and ends with joy.  But what to do when the world does not sing a joyful song to us?  A reflection on the Ascension and Luke 24:36-53.

Community in Christ 4: Sharing the Good News

​Pastor Rob continues our preaching series on Community in Christ. This week we focus on the need to share the Good News of Jesus in a "marketplace of ideas."  We learn from Paul how to do this -- and it starts with listening.  Based on Paul's trip to Athens, found in Acts 17:16-34.

Community in Christ 3: Open Hearts and Heart Aches

Continuing the  preaching series on Community in Christ. This week we focus on the consequence of open hearts -- heartache!  Loving our neighbor in Christ is not easy, especially those for whom we care deeply.  A reflection on Mother's Day, Lollipops and Heartache.  Based on Acts 7:54-60.