Pastor Cara looks at the story of David and Bathsheba and its implications for us today. She explores what it means to take responsibility for our actions and the importance of doing to our spiritual lives.

The New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus working wonders and interacting with countless people. It also tells stories of him going off, leaving the crowds to regain focus and reconnect with God and the Kingdom vision he preached and practiced. As followers of Jesus we would do well to learn both from his practice of dedicated service and the awareness that we all need to dedicate time to center ourselves.

Pastor Cara discusses Jesus' words to Peter in the garden and asked whether we've been faithful to them. We use violence to stop violence at what cost?

The audio for this sermon has several cuts where people were asked to work on projects or engage in thought/conversation. Hope it is still enjoyable.

The story of Balaam and his donkey is discussed in connection to the difficulties we face sometimes in seeing the path ahead. There are several 'interactive' portions of this sermon that have been shortened significantly with sensitivity to those listening at home.

Rev. Katie, deacon at Redmond UMC and Pastoral Counselor, tells the story of Sam and Michelle and how they work through the disappointment of not being able to have children. She parallels this story with that of the early church as Jesus' disciples plans change from how they envisioned things.

Seeing the potential to return something to what it is supposed to be is part of the art of car restoration. It is also the essential work of God in our lives and of God's church in the world.

Pastor Cara discusses the process of making bread and how that relates to the development of our faith lives; how we become the people we are and why things sometimes need a little work. Christian education is lifted up during this short homily.

Pastor Cara shares a recent travel experience and reflects on the journey of life and the different resources available to us to help along the way.

Jeremy Vallerand was a special guest preacher at Redmond United Methodist Church for its Baccalaureate Sunday. Jeremy is the President of the Project Rescue Foundation.