What does the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem have to show us about the journey of faith? In this sermon, Pastor Rebecca explores the lessons we might learn from the curiosity and wonder the Magi showed in their story, recorded in Matthew 2:1-12. 

Is our image of Jesus historically accurate? What do we imagine God looks like? More importantly, what image most accurately captures God's personality? Rev. Ferris explores these questions and more as he looks at the story of John the Baptist and Jesus from Matthew 11:2-6. The sermon was delivered on the third Sunday of Advent, 2022.

In an overly busy "holiday season," how can we find the space and stillness to reflect, to notice God at work, to be people of hope? In this sermon Pastor Rebecca explores the story of The Visitation and Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:39-56 and how Elizabeth's blessing serves as a powerful catalyst.

(This sermon includes the practice of "Visio divina" using the image located at this link: "the space that blessing brings.")

On the first Sunday in Advent, Rev. Ferris explores Isaiah's powerful vision of peace. What does it mean to beat our swords into plowshares? Isaiah 2:1-5

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, Rev. Ferris explores the theme of gratitude. How was Paul able to be thankful in prison when so many of us are unhappy in our lives? A key insight comes from St. Augustine, who said: "He who has God has everything. He who has everything but God has nothing." The reading is Philippians 4:4-9.

Rev. Ferris explores two ways to give: transactionally and transformationally. Mark 12:38-44. 

How do we know that heaven is real and not some escapist fantasy? Rev. Ferris preaches on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57. 

Can we cling to self-sufficiency while also building up a community of faith? Pastor Rebecca explores this question and the apostle Paul's response in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 in this week's sermon. 

What kind of love is God? Rev. Ferris explores Paul's famous statement about love from 1 Corinthians 13. 

How are we being invited to act differently in the face of change? When anxiety pushes us to cling to resources or lean on behaviors that are not loving, what can we do instead? Paul's letter to the Corinthians about how to observe communion has much to teach us about living life in a season of transition.
Rev. Rebecca Blake continues our sermon series with a sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:20-26, 33-34.