Reformation Sunday                                                                                      31 October 2021 (Jeremiah 31:31-34   Psalm 46   Romans 3:19-28   John 8:31-36) “Envisioning a Reforming Church!” The year:  1521.  The city:  Worms, just south of Frankfort, Germany.  Martin Luther stands before Charles V, and other mighty leaders of both church and state.  There he stands–alone.  Only a few years earlier he was a well-respected … More “Envisioning a Reforming Church!”

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost                                 24 October 2021 (Jeremiah 31:7-9   Psalm 126   Hebrews 7:23-28   Mark 10:46-52) “Clearer Vision for Daring Mission!” Today we continue our three-week sermon series centered on the theme of Stewardship.  I’d like to begin by making a note to Pastor Andrew’s sermon last week.  Do you remember how Pastor Andrew began … More “Clearer Vision for Daring Mission!”

Mark 10:35-45 In coordination with our Mission Support Committee, Pastor Mike and I have planned to spend the next three weeks focusing our preaching around the theme of Stewardship.  A theme, mostly because of its inclusion of money, according to one stewardship guru – ranks right up there with sex and politics as topics to … More Live Generously!

20th Sunday after Pentecost                                                        10 October 2021 (Amos 5:6-7, 10-15   Psalm 90   Hebrews 4:12-16   Mark 10:17-31) “Living in the Heart of God!” Last evening at the 5:30 service I began my sermon by giving a picture of the world and the faith community at the time the Letter to the Hebrews was written.  I think … More “Living in the Heart of God!”

Mark 10:2-16 Between our Old Testament reading for weekend from Genesis – on the creation of Adam and Eve – and our Gospel – in which Jesus is questioned about acts of divorce and adultery, our focus for today centers around life’s most sacred relationships.  Namely those between two spouses.   So, while there’s nothing … More Is it legal for a man to divorce his wife?