In this sermon, based on John 1:6-8, 19-28, Pastor Scott explores the testimony of John the Baptist, and how is example shows us the need to point towards Christ. As we move through Advent and anticipate the birth of Jesus, we remember why our testimony is so important to reflect the light of God in the world. This is the assigned text for December 13th, 2020, the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

In this sermon, based on Mark 1:1-8, Pastor Scott explores the new promises which God is bringing forward in Jesus. John the Baptist's message prepares us for this new thing of God. This is the assigned text for December 6th, 2020, the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

In this shorter than usual sermon, Pastor Scott talks about the sense of anticipation as we move into a new church year and the season of Advent. He explores a bit of Isaiah 64:1-9, and the sense of longing for God to act in awe-inspiring ways. This is the assigned text for November 29th, 2020, the 1st Sunday of Advent.

In this sermon, based on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Pastor Scott explores the promise of God to be the shepherd for God's people. This good news also includes a rebuke, but ultimately reminds us that God is the one who will ultimately care for and provide for us.

This is the assigned text for November 22nd, 2020, Christ the King Sunday.

In this sermon, taken from Matthew 25:14-30, Pastor Scott explores the parable of the talents. This parable reveals the tendency to cling to a fear based need to produce or earn the favor of the master. The gospel teaches us something different. This is the assigned gospel text for November 15th, 2020, the 24th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Matthew 25:1-13, Pastor Scott explores the parable of the 10 bridesmaids. In this future tense parable, Jesus divides the bridesmaids into 2 groups. We look at the way they are divided, and begin to see that both groups are on opposite sides of the same issue of scarcity.

This is the assigned gospel text for Sunday November 8th, 2020, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on 1 John 3:1-3, Pastor Scott explores an odd little comment about being prepared for the resurrection, whatever that will look like. Pastor Scott unpacks this through the lens of All Saints Sunday, as we remember the blessed memory of those who have gone on before us.

This is the assigned text for November 1st, 2020, All Saints Sunday.

In this sermon, based on John 8:31-36, Pastor Scott explores the ongoing invitation of God to move forward, not backwards. This is in light of Reformation Sunday, as well as the interaction that Jesus has with individuals who place too much emphasis on their cultural identity rather than the identity God bestows upon all of us.

This is the assigned text for October 25th, 2020, Reformation Sunday.

In this sermon, based on Matthew 22:15-22, Pastor Scott explores an odd exchange between Jesus and two groups of authority figures that target him during Holy Week. While they think they have him trapped, Jesus, as per usual, turns things on their ear.

This is the assigned gospel text for October 18th, 2020, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, based on Psalm 23, Pastor Scott explores the promise brought forth in the Psalm that God is all around us and surrounds us, both in the good moments as well as in the difficult ones. This is particularly pertinent for us in the midst of one of the hardest years that any of us have ever experienced.

This is the assigned text for October 11th, 2020, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.