Worship

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott’s sermon entitled '“God’s Patience” was based on Luke 13:1-9, where Jesus tells the Parable of the Fig Tree. He emphasized God’s patience with us, even as God calls us to repent.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 13:31-35 entitled, “No Turning Back.” Lent continues our journey of self-reflection, repentance, and change. Jesus offers us shelter under his wings if only we are willing to receive it.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on 1 Kings 19:1-13 entitled, “What are You Doing Here?” He invited all to enter the season of Lent with an openness to the “still, small voice of God.”

TRANFIGURATION SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36 entitled, “Thin Places.” His sermon invited all to enter the “thin place” of Lent and be open ourselves to a transformative encounter with God.

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 6:17-26 entitled, “Blessings and Woes.” Luke’s version of the Beatitudes can be received as good news when we trust that God will always be there for us no matter what we face.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EPHIPHANY

This worship service was canceled due to severe weather. No recording was made.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 5:1-11 entitled, “Leaving Everything and Following Jesus.” The text reveals that two things often stand in the way of faithful discipleship: (1) an inferiority complex; and (2) attachment to tradition.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Mac preached a sermon on Luke 4:21-30 entitled, “Religious Authority: A Stumblingblock.” She explained that the people of Nazareth were offended by Jesus’ preaching because he emphasized God’s love for all people. We are called to do the same.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 4:14-21 entitled, “Proclaiming the Good News.” He claimed that all of us are equipped for the task of sharing the Gospel—the good news of God’s favor on all people—and we all are called to do so in both large and small ways.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Mac preached a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, 11. She emphasized that all of us have spiritual gifts to share, and that we should never minimize the gifts that we have because all are important to the Body of Christ.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Acts 8:14-24 entitled “When Your Money is No Good.” The Holy Spirit, he claimed, is a free gift from God not to be possessed, but to be possessed by it.

SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

This worship service was canceled due to severe weather. No recording was made.

FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “What Child is This?” based on Luke 2:41-52. The message explored the relationship between a mother and her child when God claims both for God’s purposes.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 2:1-7 entitled “The Grace of God has Appeared.” The message focused on the ways in which Jesus cotninutes to be born among us. Guest violinist Danqi Zeng joined us in worship.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 1:39-56 entitled “Blessed among Women.” The message stressed the role of Elizabeth and Mary in God’s redemptive work.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Pastor Mac preached a sermon on Luke 1:57-79 and 3:1-6 entitled, “Preparing for Peace.” The message stressed the need for us to be receptive to God’s peace-making work, both in our world and in our own lives.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 21:25-36 entitled, “Waiting in Hope.” The message stressed the need for people of faith to continue waiting for the coming of Christ without losing hope.