(sermon preached October 9, 2022) This is sermon number four in a series based on the book "Freeing Jesus" by Diana Butler Bass. This sermon explores what it might mean for us to call Jesus "Lord." The scripture for this message is Luke 6:46-49 and also includes Philippians 2: 1-13.

(Sermon preached October 2, 2022) This is part three of a worship series based on "Freeing Jesus" written by Diana Butler Bass. This sermon explores the understanding of Jesus as Savior.

(Sermon preached September 25, 2022) The scripture for this message is Matthew 5:1-2, 7:28-29 and this sermon explores Jesus as teacher. Teachers have the potential to greatly impact the lives of their students. Jesus was an innovative and creative teacher that continues to transform lives to this day with what he taught.

(Sermon Preached September 18, 2022) The scripture reading for this sermon is John 15:12-17. It is the first sermon in a series based on the book Freeing Jesus, by Diana Butler Bass.

(Sermon preached August 28, 2022). Luke 14: 1, 7-14 tells the story of Jesus attending a banquet at the home of a prominent Pharisee. Jesus offers a deflating critique of their table manners and raises the question of who belongs at the table. Is there room for everyone?

(Sermon preached August 21, 2022) Luke 13:10-17 tells the story of a woman who is bent over and has been for eighteen years. Jesus is teaching in the synagogue and she is there and he sees her. She leaves the synagogue standing straight and praising God. The leader of the synagogue gets bent out of shape. She leaves the synagogue finally able to see what is in front of her. The leader of the synagogue remains unable to see who is right in front of him.

(Sermon preached August 14, 2022) If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why does he say he comes to bring division in Luke 12:49-56? This challenging passage reminds us that working for peace and justice can create conflict and division. Jesus, to use an expression coined by John Lewis, made "good trouble."

(Sermon preached August 7, 2022) What is faith? The author of the Book of Hebrews is preaching on faith, describing it as action, forward momentum, in the face of difficulty. The reading is Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, and the sermon is a response to someone who feels they are losing their faith.

(Sermon preached July 31, 2022) In Luke 12:31-21, Jesus teaches that life is about more than an abundance of possessions. Greed can manifest in our lives in many ways and cause suffering. Jesus says, "Beware!" So what is the antidote? How do we become rich toward God? Here are three ways: Be aware. Be grateful. Be generous.

(Preached July 24, 2022) Jesus tells the parable of two builders in Matthew 7:24-27. One builds a house that stands, the other builds a house that falls. The occasion of a baby dedication prompted this sermon on how we can help to build resilience in our children. Resilience is something we all need to withstand these stormy days.