In the fourth sermon of a series on the practices and actions of discipleship, we examine how cultivating a generous heart leads to the "life that truly is life" - a life that reflects the life of Jesus Christ. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley; Short Stories by Jesus is by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, HarperOne; Sermon series inspired from A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press.)

In the third sermon of a series on the practices and actions of discipleship, we see that as confusing as the Parable of the Dishonest Manager may be, the lesson about the relationship disciples are called to have to wealth is crystal clear. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley; Sermon series inspired from A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press.)

In the second sermon of a series on the practices and actions of discipleship, we explore how the parables of the lost sheep and last coin point to how disciples are called to notice, count, and call new disciples - to evangelize with authenticity. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley; Short Stories by Jesus is by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, HarperOne; Sermon series inspired from A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press.)

In the first sermon of a series on the practices and actions of discipleship, we explore how Jesus calls us to count the cost and move beyond a nominal, easy faith - to pick up our cross, and follow him. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley; Sermon series inspired from A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press)

Jesus eats at the house of a pharisee leader, and reminds those present that to be present to the feast of the Kingdom, they must give themselves wholly and completely to God. And that lesson isn't just for those gathered, it's for you as well. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

God calls and appoints Jeremiah to be a prophet, even when Jeremiah believes he is unable. But answering God's call is never about resumé checks and qualifications. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

Worship lies at the center of the Christian life, but the words of the Prophet Isaiah remind us that if our worship of God does not result in transformed lives lived for others, our praise of God will ring hollow. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

Jesus says in today's parable that life does not exist in the abundance of possessions. All too often the things we possess are more than material goods, and we are willing to hold them not only at the expense of others, but at the expense of God. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

The Prophet Hosea's personal relationships were, to say the least, unconventional. But Hosea's embodied and lived prophecy points to a larger point: prophets were and are not called to speak easy truths. Their message - God's message - will always provoke and challenge us. (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley)

The story of Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha is one we often try to wiggle our way out of - but the simple reality is that if we wish to be disciples, no amount of doing will save us; we must listen to Jesus. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)