Sermons from 2016
The Christmas Gift
A Sermon on John 1:1-14 for Christmas, 2016
The Baby Changes Everything
A Sermon on Luke 2:1-20 for Christmas Eve, 2016
It’s a God Thing
Yes
Do you ever find yourself asking questions like John? Are you in a place in life where the kingdom is hard to see?
Peace, Joy, and Hope
When we hope in God– when we look to God to order and fulfill our longings– we won’t be left empty.
Awakened and Dressed
A Sermon on for November 27, 2016 on Matthew 24:36-44 and Romans 13:11-14
The Kingdom and The Cross
I imagine you didn’t come to church today expecting to hear about Good Friday. No it’s not the Friday before Easter. It’s just the last day of the year. So next week– happy new year! No, no, I’m not confused. Odd, certainly, but not confused. I know it’s not mid April or the end of December. I’m talking about the end of the Christian year. Today is the the last…
Hope Lived Out
A Sermon for November 13, 2016 on Isaiah 65:17-25. We hope and pray for God to bring new creation, but we take steps that anticipate and point towards the renewal that God will bring.
Hold On Tight
A Sermon for November 6, 2016 on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17. We are on a roller coaster. Don’t get swept away by wacky teachings, but hold on tight! Put your hope in the future that God has prepared for us.
Watching and Waiting
A Sermon on Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10 I love the story of Zacchaeus. It says he was a ruler, a rich tax collector. The world labels him a sinner. Zacchaeus seeks out Jesus– just to catch a glimpse of him. Although the crowds prevent him from seeing Jesus, Zacchaeus perseveres, degrading himself by climbing a sycamore tree. And even as Zacchaeus is…