Sermon Title - It's Not About the Money

Scripture - Luke 12:13-21

While Jesus was ministering to a crowd, a man shouted out a question about money. Jesus responded with a story about money. Spoiler alert: it's not about the money.

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Series - Movies That Made Us

Sermon - A Charlie Brown Christmas

Scripture - Isaiah 1:11-18

It is the Christmas season, and yet Charlie Brown feels a deep discomfort. As he looks around at all the decorations, parties, and even the annual pageant, it doesn't feel right. He ends up playing the role of prophet, calling everyone back to the true meaning of Christmas.

Sermon Title - Dead Poet's Society

Scripture - Hebrews 12:1-2

On the first day of class at a stuffy New England prep school, English teacher John Keating (played by Robin Williams) shocks his students with unorthodox methods and ideas. The most radical of which might be the simple phrase "Carpe Diem." He shows them that by listening to the voices of the past, we can gain true appreciation for the lives we are living now and be encouraged to follow our dreams and seize the day.

Sermon ~ The Fellowship of the Ring Scripture ~ Psalm 73: 21-28 When the Fellowship of nine tasked with destroying a Ring possessing the powers of evil find themselves at what feels like a dead end, Frodo descends into despair. He lashes out and then laments that he finds himself in the midst of such danger. The wise wizard Gandalf reminds the little Hobbit that we cannot choose what happens around us, but we can choose how we respond.

Sermon Title - October Sky

Scripture - Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19

Homer Hickam is destined to be a coal miner—like his father, his friends, and every other boy in Coalwood, West Virginia. But after watching Sputnik pass overhead in the October sky, Homer decides to set his sights on the stars.

Sermon ~ If You Get Lost, Find A Family

Scripture ~ Luke 15:11-24

Getting lost is one of the most terrifying and disorienting experiences, especially for kids. Adding to the challenge of being lost is that not everyone around them may be a good or safe option for help. But a solid piece of advice for kids is also a great strategy for all of us when we feel lost: find a family.

Sermon Title ~ Lessons in Getting it Wrong

Scripture ~ 2 Samuel 12:13

In scripture we see David's storied maturation from humble shepherd boy to Israel's most beloved King. Though his tale is full of great deeds made possible by the Lord's blessings, it is not without spot or blemish. In spite of this, David is know as one after God's own heart. Holding these things together we learn that connection and relationship with God has less to do with always getting it right, and more to do with how we move forward when we fall short.

Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation!

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Sermon Title ~ John: Word Made Flesh

Scripture ~ John 1:1-5

John's Gospel is quite different from the others, having been written last and by the longest living disciple. After a lifetime of reflection, teaching, and preaching, John has come to realize that Jesus is the God of Israel come in the flesh for all people.

Sermon Title ~Luke: The Upside-Down King

Scripture ~Luke 14:16-24

Luke's Gospel contains some of Jesus' most loved teachings, including the parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan. Yet, it is these very parables and the way Jesus lived out the themes contained in them that got him killed. When viewed as Luke intended, this is a Gospel about an upside-down kingdom and its king who has no problem challenging the way of the world.