Preacher: Pastor Nathan Hosler, PhD Date: December 24, 2023 Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, Luke 1:26-28, 2:1-40, Titus 3:4-7 Waiting with bated breath we have been. Waiting for the coming Christ child. In these weeks of Advent—we have—at least principle, been waiting for the promised Messiah, the long-expected savior. Waiting. Longing. Hoping. If, however, you were distracted…
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Mercy (3rd Sunday of Advent)
Preacher: Julia Baker Date: December 17, 2023 Scripture: Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 At this time, only the audio is available for the sermon, which you can find below.
Voices that We Do Not Expect
Preacher: Pastor Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: December 10, 2023 Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:39-55 I learned a new word recently: muzak. I was reading a Bethany Theological Seminary update email with a reflection by President Jeff Carter that included this word, discussing the saturation of stores with Christmas background music during this season. Momentarily puzzled, I…
Advent 2023 – In Bethlehem, Christmas is Canceled
Preacher: Pastor Nathan Hosler, PhD Date: December 3, 2023 Scripture: Mark 13: 24-37, Psalm 80 Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem—the Bethlehem. His family and the Palestinian Christian community trace their history back, literally, to the beginning. The Church of the Brethren has sought to read the New Testament…
Who You Are and Whose You Are
Preacher: Pastor Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: November 19, 2023 Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:1-28 May the Words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer. – Psalm 19:14 Preaching is a curious thing. Preaching is more than public speaking. Not only is there…
Not In Word, but In Power
Preacher: Daniel Kwadwo Akomea-Agyin Date: November 12, 2023 Scripture: Acts 17: 22-28, I Corinthians 4: 6-7. 16-21 Acknowledgement: Thank you for inviting my family and me to be a part of your worship experience. I am sure that this will be the beginning of a very good relationship. Prelude: Power is intoxicating. As irresistible as it…
Reflections from Ukraine
Preacher: Brad Hendrickson Date: November 05, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 22:34–40, Luke 6:34–36 Audio for this sermon can be found here: To be posted As I’ve taken these last few weeks since Jenn and Nathan first invited me to speak to think over how I might reflect here with you this morning on some of my…
Hope Amidst Transition and a Culture of Mutual Care
Preacher: Pastor Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: October 29, 2023 Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Image: John August Swanson, Moses, 1983 Audio coming soon In our two passages today, we have two vignettes of leadership in religious communities. The first vignette is of Moses at the end of his life, while the second is of…
Give Yourself, who are God’s, to God
Preacher: Julia Baker Date: October 22, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 Audio for this sermon can be found here: To be posted I invite you to place yourself on the street in Jerusalem just days after Jesus rode over palm branches on a donkey. There is tension in the air, the authorities are on high-alert, wanting to…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Prepared by Jennifer Hosler, Pastor Our worship service focused on the theme of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As followers of Jesus, we are called to love and know all of our neighbors, to work for justice, and to work for peace. Justice for our indigenous or Native North American neighbors is important. Our 2023 Church of…
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