Jesus is at a party and gives a strange, counter-intuitive instruction. Would we listen, and follow if he were to advise us to do something odd or off? Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches John 2

This week we start a new Sermon series called "Word Became Flesh" From now all the way to Easter, we are going to stay with the Gospel according to John, and hear the stories of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry. Today, we hear how he began calling and collecting others into ministry with him... making people into disciples. Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches from John 1

John the Baptizer is crying out in the wilderness. What does it mean for us to cry out today? John saw the ways the world was not in tune with the kingdom, and spoke boldly. Do we follow him, the one who cleared the path for the messiah, or are we quiet? Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches from John 1

The prophet Isaiah was honest with the people about the dangers and evils all around them. Still, he found words of hope. That hope was meant to speak directly into a time of darkness, not around it. So whatever darkness we might be facing, know this Christmas, a child born long ago is still the hope that, one day, all darkness will finally fall to the light. Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches from Isaiah 9

The Love that God gives and promises is not the love we might expect. How can we recognize the difference between what we call love, and the love God gives, through ordinary people. Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches from Luke 2

What do you think would (finally) make you happy, or bring you joy? Well, this week, we look at the assumed short-cuts that we've heard will bring us joy, and compare them to the real life/way/truth that brings sincere joy. Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5

This second Sunday of Advent, Peace Sunday, we look for God's unexpected way of bringing peace out of the broken pieces of our lives. Psalm 85, Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaching.

Faith... Faith IN Christ... isn't that the most essential part of life lived for God? Well, in this parable of Jesus, it isn't faith that matters most in the end. Its something else. Matthew 25. Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaching.

We celebrate Kirkin of the Tartans, and in the midst of our celebration, hear a Jesus parable about "talents." When a servant doesn't trust the master, and doesn't risk, the master responds with a Scottish, "Oh Do You Now?" Matthew 25, Rev. Joel L. Tolbert preaching