Sermons
Sermons are listed below with the most recent sermons first. See the Sermons menu at the top of the page to browse by date, books of the Bible, speaker, and more. Check back often for updates.
Rites of Passage
This week’s story continues the journey of Abraham’s family with the familiar story of “the binding of Isaac.”
Weaning
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s story continues the journey of Abraham and Sarah and a difficult situation where a mother and son are cast out into the desert.
Birth
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. We welcome Beckie Henselmeier, who explores Sarah’s response to an unlikely prediction.
Creation
This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. This Sunday we begin with the creation story and explore how God’s voice called order from chaos. Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Note: today’s audio recording is from the 9:00 service, while the video is from the 10:30 service. Copyright info
Fire & Water
This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost! Don’t miss a conversation about the inspiration of the Spirit and being filled with Living Water. Scriptures: Acts 2:17-21; John 7:37-39 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin?
This week’s sermon deals with a phrase used too often as a weapon, especially toward our LGBTQI siblings.
God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It?
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. This week’s sermon asks about how we read our Bibles. It also quotes a scripture about indoor toilets… Please explore the Sermon Preview link below for an intro, the scripture, and some thought-provoking questions to get started. Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:12–14 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle?
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. This Sunday, Dr. Christopher Carter leads an exploration of the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 46:1-2 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves?
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. We ask if God really does only help those who help themselves and what that might (unintentionally) say about grace… Scriptures: Psalm 10:14, 17-18; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-2 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info
Everything Happens for a Reason?
This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. The series begins with an exploration of the phrase, “everything happens for a reason,” and how this well-intentioned phrase could cause harm rather than the comfort intended.