This last Wednesday, we entered the season of Lent - the 40 days before Easter where we intentionally join our steps with the steps of Jesus as he heads to the cross in Jerusalem. At all times, our worship is about Christ, leads us to Christ, is empowered by the Spirit in union with Christ,... Continue Reading →
Sermon: A Song of Hope
I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Micah, chapter 7. Micah 7, beginning in verse 1. For the last seven weeks, we have been listen to God’s Word through the prophet Micah, listening for the very heart of God. I invite you, one more time, to listen with me to the very... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Peace and Disruption
I invite you to turn in your Bibles with me to Micah, chapter 5. Micah 5, beginning in verse 1. Micah is in the Old Testament - Obadiah and Jonah on the left and Nahum and Habakkuk on the right. Micah 5, beginning in verse 1. As we listen to God’s word this morning, I... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Micah IV – A New Hope
I don’t say it enough, but it is a joy and privilege to be called by God to share his word with you each week. I thank God for you, that as we seek to hear God’s word and respond in faith, we get to do it together. As Pastor Olga knows, this series through... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Embracing Justice
As we continue to open our ears and our hearts to God’s word though the prophet Micah, I invite you to turn with me to Micah, chapter 3. Micah 3, beginning in verse 1. Micah is in the Old Testament, one of the minor prophets. If you are in Nahum or Habakkuk you have gone... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Idolatry
As we prepare to hear God’s word from the book of Micah, I want to offer a word of clarification and a word of warning. First, clarification. Micah is a prophet and therefore the book of Micah is a book of prophecy. As we study Micah, we will find that some of his words refer... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Two Witnesses
Thank you Roger. Thank you children’s choir. Thank you adult choir. Thank you, Elaine. It is truly beautiful to hear so many voices praising God and proclaiming the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. Thank you so much. For our Scripture lesson this morning, I want to pick up the story right where Roger ended,... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Grace and Truth
Please pray with me: Father, may your Word be our rule, Your Holy Spirit our teacher, and the glory of Jesus Christ our single concern. Amen. These are the very words of God from the book that we love: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He... Continue Reading →
Sermon: God and Man
Please pray with me: Father, may your Word be our rule, Your Holy Spirit our teacher, and the glory of Jesus Christ our single concern. Amen. These are the very words of God from the book that we love: In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He... Continue Reading →
Sermon: We Have Seen His Glory
Christmas has been described as the most wonderful time of the year. But for many of us, it can also be the most exhausting and busy time. With travel, presents, and the often immense pressure of the holidays, it can sometimes feel like a season with everything but peace and joy. As the church, we... Continue Reading →
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