September 10, 2023 Today we’re starting a sermon series, called BOLD. I want you to say Bold, but you can’t say it softly or quietly. Ready? BOLD! We’re talking about the theme of boldness. We’ll look at some stories in Acts. If you’re new to the Bible, Acts is easy to find. In your NewContinue reading “Amazing Boldness”
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A Passion for God in the Wilderness
September 3, 2023 A highlight for worship each week is watching the acolytes carry light into worship and light the candles. Problems sometimes happen, like the wick won’t light or the candle goes out. It’s not as easy as it looks! I did it once at another church, and I held the stick up reallyContinue reading “A Passion for God in the Wilderness”
This is Just the Way I Am
August 27, 2023 Today we’re going to talk about a very common lie that so many of us wrongly believe, the lie that, “This is just the way I am.” I’ve tried to change, but I just simply cannot do it.” Let me tell you a story about believing a lie. When I was inContinue reading “This is Just the Way I Am”
I’m Valuable!
August 13, 2023 I’m so excited about today’s message! Each person here today is valuable. You’re valuable to God. Called, chosen, capable and valuable! I want to talk to you about how you are valuable to God’s work! Why are you valuable? First, just because you are you. You are God’s child, he loves you,Continue reading “I’m Valuable!”
Breaking Bread Together: From Me to We
August 6, 2023 Why did Jesus come? He came to save us! He came so that we may have life and have it abundantly. He came not for the righteous but for sinners. Jesus came to give his life as a ransom for many. Jesus did not come to be served but to serve, soContinue reading “Breaking Bread Together: From Me to We”
The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 3: I Have an Excellent Excuse!
July 30, 2023 Have you ever accidentally said something wrong? A few years ago, I went to The Special Place restaurant. There aren’t many restaurants that serve baked oatmeal, but they did, and I love baked oatmeal! I don’t often do this, but I decided to write a google review. On the internet, for theContinue reading “The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 3: I Have an Excellent Excuse!”
The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 2: Who’s Talking?
July 23, 2023 We’re in a message series called the mouth speaks what the heart is full of, Jesus words from Luke 6:45. Jesus is teaching that our words matter, and our heart matters. Jesus wants us to speak positive, encouraging words that build others up. Last week we talked about when someone insults youContinue reading “The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 2: Who’s Talking?”
The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 1: The Power of Encouragement
July 16, 2023 We’re starting a new sermon series called “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Those are Jesus’ words from Luke 6! He says we are known by our fruit. No good tree bears bad fruit. No bad tree bears good fruit. “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”Continue reading “The Mouth Speaks What the Heart is Full of Part 1: The Power of Encouragement”
We are the body of Christ
July 9, 2023 Today I want to talk about donuts! During the past week I went to the General Synod, which is the national meeting of the UCC. It was in Indianapolis. I had been to General Synod before, in 2001 and 2003. Our conference minister, at that time Rev. Russ Mitman, and some staffContinue reading “We are the body of Christ “
“I love to tell the story” God Hears
June 25, 2023 We’re in the final part of our sermon series, “I love to tell the story.” We’ve looked at stories in Genesis. We looked at the creation story, and learned how incredible it was that our God, our loving God, created the universe. Then we talked about Abraham, our father in faith who tookContinue reading ““I love to tell the story” God Hears “
