We continue our series with a look at the reformation.

Rumblings from within the Church demanded a change that would result in reformation

The middle ages were a dark time for the church - a reminder that power corrupts and that violence in the name of Jesus is actually antichrist.

In this sermon, we explore the pros and cons of the church aligning with the state, which happened after 3.5 centuries of persecution.

We begin our new sermon series, called "Forward Through the Ages." In this series, we will look at church history beyond the Bible. We begin with the first 3.5 centuries, a time marked by persecution and martyrs.

It takes humility to consider and to put into practice the advice of others. Exodus 18:13-24

How is it that Hagar, a dehumanized slave without any rights or consent can have more faith than Abraham or Sarah? What does God's blessing of those of other faiths mean for how we should treat people of other faiths? Genesis 16:1-16; 21:8-21.

Simon had a cross to carry - the cross of Jesus. We also have our own crosses to carry, including the flood in Cherokee and much of Northwest Iowa. The good news is that we don't have to carry our cross alone. Mark 15:16-22.

Micaiah spoke the truth to the king when everyone else was going along with the king's nationalistic script. The temptation for the church to align themselves with the power of the state has always been strong and has always resulted in disaster. This is something that must be resisted in order to protect the integrity of our faith.

In this sermon, we explore female leadership in the first century church, including one whose gender was concealed for many years to keep men in charge.