We’re living in a stressful time during which many folks (maybe you) are looking for some release. Then we read this story from Matthew in which Jesus says, “don’t worry.” Right! Don’t worry… listen as Pastor Kate reminds us that Jesus is right and what that means for us in our current context.
Accompanying Scripture:
Matthew 6:24-34
In this week’s scripture, Jesus asks his disciples, “What do you want from me?” Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam considers, “What do we want from Jesus, and what does Jesus want from us?”
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 10:32-52
In this week’s scripture, Jesus tells a rich man what he needs to do to inherit eternal life. He tells the man to sell all his possessions, give the money to the poor and he will have treasure in heaven, and then follow Jesus. Listen as Pastor Kate explores if we also need to heed Jesus’s advice to sell all our things and then what happens when we choose to follow Jesus.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 10:17-31
This week we learn about the disciples’ experience with Jesus, when they witness him transfigured. Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam invites us to experience the infinite wonder of God, whenever and however God appears to us.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 8:27-38, Mark 9:1-8
Jesus tells the Pharisees that every evil intention comes from within. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what this means for us, as Jesus prepares us for a life full of love.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 7:1-23
IP Miriam considers our resistance to unsolicited teaching or advice, and how God is ever persistent in showing us a new way of being: one of compassion and love.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 6:1-29
Intern Pastor Miriam reflects on what it’s like to live in a world full of urgency, and explores the ways in which God already has all the time we need.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 5:21-43
Pastor Kate reflects on how some days are just bad days. Still, despite what life throws at us, God is with us, and is always waiting for us with open arms.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 5:1-20
Jesus begins his teaching ministry by telling stories – stories that may seem clear initially but could mean any number of things. Pastor Kate explores what that means as we hear Jesus’s parables from our own perspective or vantage point, especially as Jesus’s own words in between the parables seem to muddy the water even more.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 4:1-34
In this week’s sermon, Guest Preacher Catherine explores how Peter’s mother-in-law felt about the hole in her roof, and how we might feel to have Jesus in our homes today.
Accompanying Scripture:
Mark 2:1-22
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