In the Fifth Chapter of Galatians, Paul is challenging the church to a journey of faith and hope, led by the Holy Spirit. This chapter is the most persuasive argument of the church's need to be spirit led.

The Danger of Telling the Truth

11 days ago 42m 46s

Paul challenged the Galatians by telling them the missionaries from Jerusalem were wrong. They did not need to being in good standing with the Old Covenant to become mmbers of the New Covenant. So I'm wondering if it is wrong to tell LGBTQ ind

Kinfolk

18 days ago 31m 22s

The new kingdom Jesus presents in not the resurrection of the old kingdom of God found in the Hebrew Bible. The old Kingdom was a physical kingdom with boundaries and politics. The new Kingdom has no boundaries. It expands only when Jesus chang

Let's Start with Abraham

25 days ago 34m 9s

If you do not understand the story of Abraham, you will not understand Paul's theology. Abraham was not redeemed by the Law; he was redeem by faith.

Conflicted

Apr 15th, 2024 22m 21s

Paul began his ministry as a Pharisee, sworn to abide by and protect the law then he encountered Jesus. Paul's call was to the Gentiles. Paul's call was to preach salvation by faith alone in the grace of Jesus Christ. Peter knew this but took h

Where Is Our Thanksgiving?

Apr 8th, 2024 20m 50s

In every letter of Paul, both the seven certain and the two maybes, there is a greeting followed by a prayer of thanksgiving except one - Galatians. Why is Galatians different? That is what we will be learning in this seven week series.

Walking with Jesus

Apr 1st, 2024 12m 53s

On this Easter Sunday, we take a look at the two disciples walking home to Emmaus. This story is a real story of discipleship. We walk together, we listen to the word, and we receive grace in the breaking of the bread together.

Steadfast

Mar 25th, 2024 19m 33s

According to the gospel of Luke, Jesus spent his last week on earth teaching at the Temple in Jerusalem. He told his followers they might be persecuted but do not hire a lawyer to prepare a defense. Prepare your faith to be steadfast.

The Damage of Pride

Mar 18th, 2024 22m 8s

Today we talk about excessive pride. We look at a short passage in the ninth chapter of Luke that contains three examples of the damage pride can cause.

Recovering Joy

Mar 11th, 2024 27m 46s

Joy! The religious leaders complaining that Jesus was hanging out with the wrong people in the wrong places certainly did not have it. So Jesus told them three stories. We look at the first two today!

The Dirty Second Chance

Mar 4th, 2024 22m 24s

Most of us wish there was a magic formula that could keep those we love away from harm. That secret wish reveals itself when we hear of a tragedy and want to believe it was not random. Jesus is tells his disciples that it is. Then he says, Repe

The Deepest Lament

Feb 26th, 2024 29m 5s

In the 13th chapter of Luke, Jesus is standing on the Mount of Olives, looking over the Kidron Valley to the Temple Mount. There, he expresses a deep lament for the past, present, and future of Jerusalem. Today, we lament how our world has chan

The Temptations of Believers

Feb 22nd, 2024 20m 6s

The first Sunday of Lent always includes a the story of Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. Why? The temptations of Jesus mirrors the temptations that snag us all - appetite, status, and control.

You Won't Believe This One

Feb 12th, 2024 21m 32s

Today, we look at the Transfiguration story. We usually emphasize the glory shone but maybe we need to listen to what god has to say.

Blessings & Woes

Feb 5th, 2024 22m 47s

This week we explore Luke's Sermon on the Plain which is similar to Matthew's Sermon on the Mount but abbreviated and given to the disciples, not to thousands. If you choose to follow Jesus, you are expected to take a different direction in the

Let's Go Fishing

Jan 29th, 2024 25m 11s

Today, in Luke 5:1-11, we find Peter, James, John, and Andrew returning from an all night fishing adventure having caught nothing. Jesus shows up and turns things around.

Blessing Others

Jan 22nd, 2024 23m 15s

Jesus went to his hometown and ended up being the preacher for the service. He chose to read from the prophet, Isaiah, chapter 61. He told the truth to his hometown crowd and they did not like it.

Remember Your Baptism - Called by Name

Jan 21st, 2024 23m 54s

This week we celebrate the baptism of Jesus by remembering our own baptism.

We All Need Epiphany

Jan 13th, 2024 21m 53s

An epiphany is defined as a manifestation of the Divine. In the turmoil of our world and the newness of this year, we all need an epiphany.

What If It Were Today?

Jan 13th, 2024 14m 42s

This Christmas Eve we think about Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. He was born in oppression but today, he would have been born in the Bethlehem of the West Bank.

The Wisdom of Faithfulness

Jan 5th, 2024 24m 27s

Discipleship starts at somepoint in our lives and continues for eternity unless we decide we know enough. If we stop striving and if we stop being curious, we do not become all god has called us to be. Simeon and Anna were old but God gave them

Too Loud to Be Ignored

Dec 11th, 2023 22m 20s

Ever notice how loud truth seems to be. when you hear it, you may not want to listen but it is there and you should. Artist are truth tellers. So was John the Baptist.

Angels Bring Good News

Dec 4th, 2023 16m 59s

It has always baffled me how people of faith in the Bible are terrifed by angels. Today we look at Zechariah's reaction when Gabriel shows up in the Temple to tell him Good News!

The Feast of All Feasts

Nov 29th, 2023 15m 51s

Revelations 19 describes the wedding feast of the Lamb, an event we all hope to attend!

Given for You

Nov 13th, 2023 19m 42s

The Gospel of John tells the story of the Last Supper in a way that seems to emphasize foot washing over communion but maybe he is telling us something even more important. His first miracle is making wine at the wedding in Cana. In the sixth c