Santa Monica Nazarene Church

In this sermon we remember that the resurrection cannot be understood apart from the cross, that the resurrection is not just a claim about life after death but God's declaration that Jesus' way of self-giving love is the truth of reality, and that faith begins not with certainty but with an encounter with the risen Christ. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we continue our Lenten series on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is inspiring us to act. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we continue our Lenten series on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we continue our Lenten series on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is protection and care for the vulnerable. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we continue our Lenten series on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is that together the impossible is possible. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we continue our Lenten series on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is great love for God and neighbor. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we begin a series through Lent on what the gospel means. Today we look at how the gospel is... so good it catches us by surprise. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we consider the language of cleanliness from the Scripture as a part of our Ash Wednesday devotion. We consider what it means to examine our lives. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we look at the story of Jesus' transfiguration with the help of Rowan Williams and Willie James Jennings, who help us to consider (1) why we read this story on the last Sunday or Epiphany, and (2) how this scene is meant to deepen our hope in Jesus. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.

In this sermon we look at three scriptures passages in order to explore the light of God that has been revealed in Jesus. May we encounter the crucified Christ raised from the dead in these words.