Preacher: Chibuzo Petty Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Date: August 7, 2022 Hello church. You might already know that Paul wrote lots of letters, none have been as influential in Western Christian thought, as the book Romans, his longest. In the letter, Paul aims to explain salvation to the Romans. His thesis is found in chapter one,…
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Divine Collaboration
Preacher: Jessie Houff Scripture: Genesis 45: 1-15 Date: July 31, 2022 How many of you are familiar with the term, “Divine Intervention”? It’s when a deity “intervenes” in one’s life, often described as miracles or some kind of miraculous epiphany. One could argue that this story of Joseph perhaps was a moment of Divine Intervention,…
What is Right and What is Easy
Preacher: Chibuzo Petty Scripture: John 6:60-71 Date: July 24, 2022 Well, hello Church! It is certainly good to be with you today to share God’s Word with you all. Before I begin to teach, let’s go to the Lord in prayer. Abba You are a God who speaks. As you spoke to your servant, John,…
The Triune God
Preacher: Isaac Zika Scripture: John 21:1-23 Date: July 17, 2022 Nine years ago I was taking a class that was part of my music therapy degree. During that class, which was mostly populated by seniors in their final semester, the professor mentioned the high burnout rate of music therapists. The picture painted of music therapy…
Good
Preacher: Annabell Knapp Scripture: Galatians 6 & 1 Peter 4 Date: July 10, 2022 Galatians 6 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially…
Boat People (Shaped by Stories)
Boat People (Shaped By Stories) – Jennifer Hosler Scripture: James 2 Telling stories can define and shape who we are and how we act. As a parent, I see how my child absorbs and is shaped by stories. We have read to him since birth, whether or not he could understand what we were saying….
Lady Wisdom
Preacher: Jessie Houff Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 & Romans 5:1-5 Date: June 12, 2022 As soon as I read the first few lines of this: Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? My interest perked IMMEDIATELY because of this incorporated pronoun: HER. We have the opportunity to read scripture from a…
Pentecost
“Fire” painting by Lil’ Hosler
What is God Like?
Preacher: Jennifer Hosler Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Date: May 29, 2022 Our children’s story today asked, “What is God like?” by Matthew Paul Turner and Rachel Held Evans. As the book said, “that’s a very big question.” What is God like? Pop culture (movies, cartoons) sometimes depicts a generic monotheistic deity in a variety of ways:…
Trouble the Water
Preacher: Chibuzo Petty Scripture: Proverbs 28 and 29 Date: May 22, 2022 Do you understand what just happened? What we just did? Do you really understand? Do you believe in what just happened? I know you’re probably thinking, Pastor Chibuzo that was a long… That was a long little bit of reading Jess B. did….
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