Sermons

This week, we are in John where Jesus is calling his first disciples and tells them to “come and see” what he is doing. They are asked to have faith and think about what they believe. What does it mean for us to believe? We are continued to be called to come and see what God […]

This week we are in the gospel of John, discussing how God is coming into the world to physically be with the people. But it can be difficult sometimes to see where God is with the people and also where God is with us. What does it look like to see God among us and for […]

Many of us had expected, or at the very least hoped, this holiday season would be more normal. Instead, we’re worried about another variant of covid and thinking through more precautions – experiencing once again a holiday season with further complications. Listen as Pastor Kate considers God’s promises in an unexpected situation, when hope and expectations […]

This week we hear from Jeremiah as the people are in Babylon, where God tells them to live their lives there in their new home. Their life in Israel isn’t the same, and they should continue in their life in Babylon. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what it looks like to live life in a […]

This week we hear from Isaiah about how there will be peace to come after the destruction of Israel by the Assyrians. The people were not sure about what lay ahead of them. Isaiah brought promises that hope and peace will come through a child. Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie considers what it means to […]

Do as I say, not as I do. How many of us have heard this line from either parents or others as they try to coax us into doing something they aren’t? And when we hear it, it can sound disingenuous – like why wouldn’t you be doing this if it’s what should be done? […]

This week we hear the story of God speaking to Elijah. Elijah states to God that he feels alone and overwhelmed with what he has to do, and God listens and cares for him. Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie explores how God is with us in times of loneliness and grief and how God continues […]

Sometimes it’s easier to look back and wish for what once was – back where things were more certain. But there comes a time that the unknown is the only thing for us. In this Sunday’s text in 1 Samuel, we hear about Samuel anointing David as God’s chosen and how Samuel stepped into the […]

How many times have you wished for God to speak so clearly you can hear exactly what’s being said? Many of us have wished for that, and yet perhaps God has and we just haven’t been able to discern it is God. In this Sunday’s text from 1 Samuel, we hear the story of God’s […]

This week we hear about the Israelites walking through the wilderness after they are freed from Egypt. We see the Israelites complain about not having food or knowing where it would come from. But God provides quail and manna for everyone to be filled. This is more than a story about food – it’s about […]