March 2, 2025
I. Introduction: Unexpected Glory Grace to you in the name of Jesus. Amen. When you hear the word ‘glory,’ what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a celebration and victory, a breathtaking sunrise, or maybe a win after a close game. Jesus speaks of glory in a way that maybe feels upside down. His glory is… Read More »
February 23, 2025
Grace to you and peace, in Jesus’ name. Amen. I. Introduction: A Light for Everyone Imagine a single candle lighting a dark room. At first, its light seems small, but as your eyes adjust, you see how even one flame can push back the darkness. Now imagine that light spreading from one candle to another… Read More »
February 16, 2025
Grace to you and peace in Jesus’ name. Amen. I. Introduction: A Guiding Light in Darkness Have you ever experienced the relief of seeing a distant light after being lost in dark? Think about how a flashlight can guide you when everything around you is pitch black. In the Children’s Message we talked about how… Read More »
February 9, 2025
Grace to you and peace, in Jesus’ name. Amen. I. Introduction: The Power of Light and Salt Let’s talk about light. Imagine yourself walking into this sanctuary and up to this altar at night when it’s really dark and you’re all alone. There might be some trepidation, some hesitation, as you walk. The familiar things:… Read More »
February 2, 2025
Grace to you, in Jesus’ name. Amen. I. Introduction: Climbing the Mountain Have you ever hiked up a hill or mountain? Watching the ground pass under your your boots as your muscles strain to defy gravity’s call. When you reach the top, the trek was worth the work. The view is breathtaking. It can… Read More »
January 26, 2025
Grace and peace to you in Jesus’ name. Amen. Have you ever received an invitation that changed your life? Maybe it was as simple as a neighbor asking for help, and in doing so, you forged a lifelong friendship. Invitations have power. They can redirect our paths in ways we never imagined. Jesus’ call to… Read More »
January 19, 2025
Grace to you, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Introduction Imagine standing by a small creek early on a crisp winter morning. The air is quiet, the frost glistens on the trees and dead grasses are poking up through the snow, as the first rays of sunlight begin to dance on the water. It’s a… Read More »
January 12, 2025
Grace, peace, and God’s presence be with you always. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Have you ever been out in the field, or on a walk before sunrise, waiting for that first crack of light as the sun breaks over the horizon? Picture the frost glistening, and the world still quiet, as if creation itself is… Read More »
January 5, 2025
In the name of Jesus our Prince of Peace. Amen. Another new year is rolling in. The start of January often means a dip in the temperature, frosted windows, and the crunch of boots on a shimmering, glazed blanket of snow. The fields lie quiet waiting for the thaw, and the trees stand like lifeless… Read More »