In this sermon, based on Luke 17:11-19, Pastor Scott explores the question of if something is "true" because its declared, or if its declared because its true. This is based on a strange healing of 10 lepers by Jesus.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday October 9th, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 17:5-10, Pastor Scott explores a request from the disciples for Jesus to increase their faith, which is a good thing, if slightly off. Jesus gives us some odd teaching to help point this out.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday Oct 2nd, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 16:19-31, Pastor Scott explores Jesus' parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. At face value this seems to be a warning against riches, but when we dig a little deeper we see a connection with our identity.

This is the assigned Gospel text for Sunday September 25th, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 16:1-13, Pastor Scott explores a bit of a maddening parable of Jesus, the dishonest manager. While difficult to interpret, it does make us sit up and pay attention to the way that the world of wealth acquisition works.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 18th, the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 15:1-10, Pastor Scott explores two of Jesus' parables about seeking that which is lost, and the celebration that ensues when the lost is found.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday Sept 11th, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost

In this sermon, based on Luke 14:25-33, Pastor Scott explores a blunt teaching from Jesus regarding a life of discipleship. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday September 4th, 2022, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 14:1, 7-14, Pastor Scott explores an odd teaching moment from Jesus in which he encounters people jockeying for social position. Jesus seemingly gives us a big wink before reminding us that the energy we put into things like this is ultimately wasted.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday August 28th, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on both Genesis 15:1-6 and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Pastor Scott explores the story of Abraham and his belief that God would ultimately do what God had promised, even among questions and times of doubt. This is the basis of faith.

These are the assigned scripture texts for August 7th, 2022, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 12:13-21, Pastor Scott explores a brief encounter with Jesus that leads to him teaching against the lure of greed. This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday July 31st, 2022, the 8th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Luke 11:1-13, Pastor Scott explores the moment in Luke's gospel in which Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer, and how this slightly different version than we're used to reveals some important distinctions.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday July 24th, 2022, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Note that this sermon was recorded outside and occasionally wind ruffles across the mic.