Sermons from 2017 (Page 4)

Sermons from 2017 (Page 4)

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

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.

Giving Up Death

This Sunday is Easter Sunday!! We conclude our Lenten series with the reminder that Jesus’ death and resurrection mean we are no longer subject to sin and death.

Giving Up Popularity

This Palm Sunday, we continue our Lenten series called “Giving It Up” as we consider the value of being unpopular.