The Book of Daniel offers us resurrection hope for this current time of division, lawlessness and disinformation. If something is false, it is not of God. If something is not of God, it must not stand. Daniel tells us that we will rise—from the dust of the earth—we shall rise!

There sermon was delivered by Rev. Victor Floyd on August 4, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 12:1-13.

Spoiler Alert: The four world empires of Daniel's time are depicted as ferocious beasts. In what ways are empires beastly and predatory still today? And what is God's relationship to the powers that be? The apocalyptic writings of Daniel are simply a revelation of God's sovereign rule and love of all God's people. So let the apocalypse be revealed, and may we continue to resist and denounce the beasts that destroy and harm God's beloved creation. 

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Joann H. Lee on July 28, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 7:1-18.

There are stories in scripture and in our lives where people act as if doing the right thing is impossible because of certain rules. It happens in our passage in Daniel, sending Daniel to the lion's den. It will happen when Jesus is on trial at the end of his life. 

We each have different levels of authority, power, and influence. Are we using our privileges to do the right things? 

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Marci A. Glass on July 21, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 6:6-27.

King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits. If my biblical math is correct, that’s about 90 feet tall, and about 9 feet wide, which is maybe not a hallmark of strong engineering. It doesn’t have a base wide enough to support the weight of it.

What are we building? And are we building it in a way that will last, or idols to draw attention to ourselves for a brief moment? What are the idols we worship? Which of them need to fall?

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Marci A. Glass on July 14, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 3:1, 7-30.

Do you remember your dreams? I try to pause when waking and think about my dreams, because I know they will scamper away the minute I get busy with my day. 

Having a dream is one thing. Interpreting its meaning is another. And turning a dream into reality is a whole different level. What are your dreams? Where is God in your interpretation of them and your implementation of them? 

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Marci A. Glass on July 7, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Daniel 2:24-49.

In some of the most beautiful verse in scripture, the psalmist calls us to remember how deeply we are known by God, and how deeply we are loved. And it matters deeply. Sometimes in life we feel alone, we worry that either we have strayed beyond where God would follow, or we feel life has taken us past the limits of where God’s love would extend. It is a lie we tell ourselves—that we are beyond God’s love. It is a lie we tell about other people too.

As we celebrate PRIDE, and wrap up our sermon series on the Psalms, come be reminded of how much God loves you. Yes, you. 

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Marci A. Glass on June 30, 2024.

The scripture reading was Psalm 139.

A concerted band of doomsayers bind us with their messages: the world is ending, we're all gonna die, the sky has fallen and we just haven't noticed yet. God's Word tells us of an alternative plan: The Great Unwinding. Shed your funereal outlook! Rewrite your story! Let's dance! 

The sermon was delivered on June 23, 2024 by Rev. Victor Floyd.

The reading was from Psalm 30.

We often think of the word "bless" in the context of God blessing us. But Psalm 103 tells us five times to "Bless the Lord." What does it mean to bless God? 

This Father's Day, as we look at a psalm that describes God as a father who has compassion for his children, we acknowledge that not all human fathers are this way. And we remember that God is described as much more than just a "father" in the Psalms and in scripture. Join us as we continue our sermon series on the Psalms and what they might reveal to us about God, humanity, and our relationships.

The sermon was delivered by Rev. Joann H. Lee on June 16, 2024.

The scripture reading was from Psalm 13.

We gather in worship for praise. We also gather for worship in lament. In our life of faith, we should be able to bring to God, and bring to our community, the entirety of our lives. What kind of community grows in a place where people can be honest about the pain and the joys of their lives? 

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 9 by Rev. Marci A. Glass.

The scripture reading was from Psalm 13.

Psalm 100 is a psalm of praise. In it, the entire earth is called to praise, because praise is a job description of those God has created. Orienting our lives toward praise and gratitude is not an act of putting on rose colored glasses and refusing to see the broken and painful parts of the world. It helps keep the broken and painful parts of the world in the right perspective, which gives us the energy and the strength to work to make the world less broken, less painful. Let us praise God together. 

The sermon was delivered on June 2, 2024 by Rev. Marci A. Glass.

The scripture reading was from Psalm 100.