Rev. Ferris preaches on Jesus' parable of the merchant in search of fine pearls, from Matthew 13: 45-46.

Preaching on the parable of the sower from Matthew 13:1-9, Rev. Ferris suggests that Jesus uses humor to change the way we perceive God. Perhaps God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom and God's weakness is stronger than human strength.

We continue with our sermon series on the kingdom parables of Jesus with Rev. Rebecca Blake preaching on the "Parable of the Leaven" in Matthew 13:33. Together we explore the implications of likening the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven (which was not yeast powder, but more like a sourdough starter) that a woman hid (for a purpose, in order to be revealed at the right time) in flour.

Guest preacher Drew Rick-Miller preaches on the parable of the sheep and goats from Matthew 25. Using data from the brand new Global Flourishing Study, he shows how Jesus' vision of service enhances our lives both now and in the life to come.

Is the kingdom of heaven like the kudzu vine? Rev. Ferris preaches on Jesus' parable of the mustard seed from Mark 4:30-32.

Rev. Ferris introduces a new sermon series on the kingdom parables of Jesus entitled "The Kudzu Kingdom." He preaches on Matthew 13:34-35.

Rev. Ferris preaches on the baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17.

Rev. Ferris creates a midrash about the life of the innkeeper in Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-7.

Rev. Ferris preaches on Mary's song of praise from Luke 1: 39-56.

This week, we look at the incarnation in the Gospel of Matthew. Rev. Ferris preaches on Joseph's dream from Matthew 1: 18-23.