Sermons
How do we understand the church in a post-pandemic world? The Bible offers a series of metaphors to describe the church’s role in the world. This morning we explore Peter’s reminder that we are a “holy and royal priesthood.”
Christianity is not a spectator sport, in which the churchgoers watch the priest or pastor “do” ministry. Instead, it is a family of priests, and God calls each of us to minister to and serve the world around us. Yes, you are a priest!
How do we understand the church in a post-pandemic world? The Bible offers a series of metaphors to describe the church’s role in the world. This morning we explore Peter’s reminder that we are strangers and aliens in this world.
To be a stranger—an exile—is profoundly disorienting. Why would God call us to be spiritually homeless, so to speak? And could it be that we can be more effective when we are less comfortable?
How do we know whether a building will last or not? Most of it has to do with the building’s foundation. A home’s foundation won’t draw “oohs” and “aahs" on HGTV, but when a foundation crumbles, the building will crumble.
How can we ensure that our church is built to last? This morning Rev. Ryan Tankersley shows that only one foundation will truly support the church.
How do we understand the church in a post-pandemic world? The Bible offers a series of metaphors to describe the church’s role in the world. This morning we explore Paul’s claim that the church is the body of Christ.
When a body is missing a part, it is deformed and loses function. God has a place and a purpose for each of us. Join us as Doran Morford helps us to examine the rich metaphor of the church as Christ’s body.
How do we understand the church in a post-pandemic world? The Bible offers a series of metaphors to describe the church’s role in the world. This morning we explore Paul’s claim that, “you are God’s temple, and God’s spirit lives in you.”
If we are God’s temple, how does that affect who God calls us to be and where God calls us to go?
How do we understand the church in a post-pandemic world? The Bible offers a series of metaphors to describe the church’s role in the world. This morning we examine Jesus’ description of a shepherd and his flock. “I am the good shepherd,” Jesus claims. “The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” How does the description of a shepherd and his sheep color our role and calling in our world?
