The Gospel poses a counterintuitive idea: forgiveness comes before repentance. Rev. Ferris explores the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10.

Who does Jesus think he is? Rev. Ferris explores Jesus' baptism and temptation and what these events tell us about both Jesus' identity and ours. Matthew 3:13-4:11.

In this Ash Wednesday homily, Pastor Rebecca explores how the truth of our mortality is actually Good News and what it might mean to "rend your heart." This reflection is on Joel 2:1-3, 12-17.

Rev. Ferris preaches on Jesus' Transfiguration. Mark 9:2-9.

Jesus is crucified next to two criminals. Who were these men and why did they have such different responses to Christ? Rev. Ferris preaches on Luke 23: 32-43. This is part of the series, Into the Mess.

Joseph the carpenter had decided to divorce Mary. Then he had a dream that changed his plans. What was this dream and what does it teach us about faith? Rev. Ferris preaches on Matthew 1:18-25. 

In the third installment of the "Into the Mess" sermon series, Pastor Rebecca explores the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in Luke 7:36-50.  It is a story of trust, gratitude, remorse, forgiveness, and love. Do we trust that God loves us? If we struggle with that, how can we practice that trust?

When we deny God's reality, are we thinking rationally or are we magically thinking? Rev. Ferris explores the riveting story of Mary encountering Christ by the empty tomb. John 20:1-3, 10-18.

How, in our sophisticated urban life, can we take evil seriously? Are we really supposed to believe in demon possession? And what does healing entail?

Rev. Ferris preaches on the Gerasene demoniac from Mark 5:1-20. This is the first sermon in a new series entitled "Into the Mess." 

What does baptism mean in the context of our victimhood culture? Rev. Ferris preaches on Jesus' baptism from Matthew 3:13-17.