“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” …is there something about fire that can help us understand our need for forgiveness and reconciliation with God? In today’s sermon, we will explore the imagery of fire in Matthew 3:1-12 as we come to grips with John the Baptist’s message and baptism.

What are we supposed to be preparing for this Advent? The second coming of Jesus Christ? Our own deaths and eternal life? In this sermon, I'm going to debunk "the Rapture" while lifting up Noah as an example to follow in our Christian life. Maybe what we need to prepare for is the next tragedy? One minute, we are living our normal lives, then suddenly it hits us! The death of a loved one, a tragic accident, a pink slip. Wise Christians prepare themselves for these surprising changes, just like the first century Christians did for the fall of Jerusalem and the Temple in 70 A.D. Okay, that's a lot, so why not listen to this message?

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's explore what blessings we have received from God. Is it possible we have mistaken the religious packaging of the true gift from God? Let's explore John 6:25-35 together in this podcast sermon.

Luke gives us an opportunity to see ourselves in the two men who hang on crosses on either side of Jesus Christ. What choice will you make? Will you praise Christ? or, will you rebuke Christ? God doesn't want to save anyone against his or her will, so you are free to decide. Come along with me as we discuss eternal life and discipleship in Luke 23:33-43.

What will eternal life be like? What about my marriage? Are relationships different in heaven than they are here on earth? the Bible doesn't say much on this topic and Jesus says even less. But what Jesus does say about the subject should cause churches to think again about marketing strategies. Have churches gone too far is trying to welcome families with children? What about single adults? widows? and other family configurations? In this message, I'll explore some answers from Luke 20:27-38.

Once again, Jesus does the unthinkable and proves he really means it when he says he has come to save sinners. Along the way, there might be some implications on our current government shutdown, the SNAP program, and healthcare debate as we take a look at Luke 19:1-10.

Can you really tell who is righteous? Just look in the mirror? Or look at one's words and deeds and it will be crystal clear, right? Maybe it's time to tell the truth about ourselves. Maybe it's time to admit that we need a church to evaluate us. Some prayer chains are just that chains, which keep us bound to our old selves and imprisoned to sin. This week we explore Luke 18:9-14. Something tells me Luke might know a thing or two.

In Luke's Gospel (Luke 17:11-19), it's the foreigners who get all the credit. Story after story features a foreign born man or woman who does what Jesus wants his disciples to do! Jesus lifts up these foreigners as examples for all disciples to follow. So, shouldn't we be careful how enthusiastic we are about closing down our national borders to foreigners? I get it, no we don't want to let in criminals, but what about those seeking asylum who look to the USA as a light on a hill? Don't you remember that old Neil Diamond song, "They come into America!" In this message, we'll explore the need for Christians to be grateful to God for all things.

Do you hesitate when it comes to answering God's call? Are you worried you don't have enough faith to make things happen? Then, these sayings from Jesus in Luke 17:5-10 might help you see things differently.

Meet a Rich Man and a Poor Man, Lazarus, as they confront the chasm that separates them in this life and in the afterlife. Father Abraham and all the prophets can't help the Rich Man or his brothers. Where's the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ in this story? Well, it seems injustice can't co-exist with love and mercy for ever, so you better decide which side your own today, especially if you are praying the Lord's Prayer, which says, "On earth as it is in heaven!" Come and see what Jesus says in Luke 16:19-31.