Crossroads at Boone United Methodist Church: Recent Episodes
Crossroads at Boone United Methodist Church
from Acts 20:36-38 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(August 9, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praying Our Goodbyes”"
from Acts 9:10-19 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(August 2, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praying for New Life”"
from Acts 7:59 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(July 26, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Witness”"
from Acts 18:9; 23:11; 27:13-32 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our … Continue reading "(July 19, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Assurance”"
from Acts 16:25-34 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(July 12, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praise Anyway”"
from Acts 4:23-31 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(July 5, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praying Boldly”"
from Acts 8:26-40 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(June 28, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Listening and Discerning”"
from Acts 13:1-3 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(June 21, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Prayer and Fasting”"
from Acts 2:42 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(June 14, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Guided by Scripture”"
from Acts 1:1-14 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(June 7, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Constantly Together”"
from Acts 2:1-13 The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is one of the most powerful displays of the presence of God recorded for us in the New Testament. And yet, for many the work of the Holy Spirit remains a mystery. Is the Holy Spirit still present today? If so, what are the … Continue reading "(May 24, 2026) “The Ongoing Work of the Holy Spirit”"
from Revelation 4:1-11 C.S. Lewis writes, “Worship is appropriately physical…” Prayer is a vital element to a life spent following Jesus; it is critical in our connection to the heart of God…and yet, for many, it is one of the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines to feel like we do well. Additionally, worship is a … Continue reading "(May 17, 2026) “Worship As…Participation”"
from Daniel 2:17-23 C.S. Lewis writes, “Worship is appropriately physical…” Prayer is a vital element to a life spent following Jesus; it is critical in our connection to the heart of God…and yet, for many, it is one of the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines to feel like we do well. Additionally, worship is a … Continue reading "(May 10, 2026) “Worship As…Devotion”"
from Romans 12:1-2 C.S. Lewis writes, “Worship is appropriately physical…” Prayer is a vital element to a life spent following Jesus; it is critical in our connection to the heart of God…and yet, for many, it is one of the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines to feel like we do well. Additionally, worship is … Continue reading "(May 3, 2026) “Worship…a Response of Sacrifice”"
from Revelation 22:1-5 Seth Lewis writes, “Can you imagine what that garden was like? Can you imagine this world when it was fresh and perfect and every plant and creature existed in harmony? It was the perfect setting for humans to meet with God. And when they met together, they spoke. They conversed, in human … Continue reading "(April 19, 2026) “A Simple Place in a Larger Story”"
from Matthew 11:28-30 Healing Service With the work of the Cross completed and the Tomb standing empty, we are offered and promised an eternal hope, and yet are very much left to deal with the brokenness in this world. These words by Jospeh M. Martin beautifully express both our longing for healing and the hope … Continue reading "(April 12, 2026) “Come to Me All Who are Weary…”-A Healing Service"
Easter Sunday from Matthew 28:1-10 “By praying the Lord’s Prayer we are being made into a people whose journey is a sign to the world that God has not abandoned the world to its own devices but is present as a people on the move, a people moving from their old ways and means, ordinary … Continue reading "(April 5, 2026-Easter) “The Lord’s Prayer: The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory”"
from Matthew 6:9-13 “By praying the Lord’s Prayer we are being made into a people whose journey is a sign to the world that God has not abandoned the world to its own devices but is present as a people on the move, a people moving from their old ways and means, ordinary people who … Continue reading "(March 29, 2026) “The Lord’s Prayer: Lead Us and Deliver Us”"
from Luke 11:1-8 and Matthew 6:12 “By praying the Lord’s Prayer we are being made into a people whose journey is a sign to the world that God has not abandoned the world to its own devices but is present as a people on the move, a people moving from their old ways and means, … Continue reading "(March 22, 2026) “The Lord’s Prayer: As We Forgive Others”"
from Luke 11:1-8 and Matthew 6:12 “By praying the Lord’s Prayer we are being made into a people whose journey is a sign to the world that God has not abandoned the world to its own devices but is present as a people on the move, a people moving from their old ways and means, … Continue reading "(March 15, 2026) “The Lord’s Prayer: Forgive Us…”"
from Luke 11:1-8 and Matthew 6:11 “By praying the Lord’s Prayer we are being made into a people whose journey is a sign to the world that God has not abandoned the world to its own devices but is present as a people on the move, a people moving from their old ways and means, … Continue reading "(March 8, 2026) “The Lord’s Prayer: Our Daily Bread”"
from Matthew 7:13-23 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(November 16, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: The Way of Jesus”"
from Matthew 7:7-12 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(November 9, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock”"
from Matthew 6:22-24 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(November 2, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Which Master?”"
from Matthew 6:19-23 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(October 26, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Where is Your Treasure?”"
from Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(October 19, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: The Heart of Living Generously”"
from Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(October 12, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Judge”"
from Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(October 5, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Worry”"
from Matthew 6:5-18 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(September 28, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Prayer and Fasting”"
from Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(September 21, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Another Way”"
from Matthew 5:27-32 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(September 14, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Wholeness in Relationship”"
from Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(September 7, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Be Reconciled”"
from Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a better way. To … Continue reading "(August 31, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Fulfillment of the Law”"
*Mission Celebration Sunday from Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is … Continue reading "(August 24, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light”"
from Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a … Continue reading "(August 17, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Upside Down Kingdom”"
from John 4:1-30, 39-42 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace … Continue reading "(August 10, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: The Woman at the Well”"
from Acts 4:36-37 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(August 3, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Barnabas”"
from Acts 16:11-15 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(July 27, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Lydia”"
from John 1:35-42 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(July 20, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Andrew”"
from 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace … Continue reading "(July 13, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Jonathan”"
from Esther 4:9-17 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(July 6, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Esther”"
from Judges 6:11-18 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(June 29, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Gideon”"
from Ruth 1:15-17 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(June 22, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Ruth”"
from Matthew 1:18-25 Paul Tripp says, “the Bible isn’t a book of heroes. No, it’s the story of One Hero. Everyone else was flawed and needy, only made usable and strong by the grace and power of God.” For these nine weeks we will be invited into the lives of those, who by grace and … Continue reading "(June 15, 2025) “Ordinary Heroes: Joseph”"
from John 14:8-14 As Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure, He is encouraging them in the work that they are going to do in His Name. Jesus tells them that they are going to go on and do “greater things” than He has done…that the scope and reach of their ministry, empowered by … Continue reading "(June 1, 2025) “Looking Back, Looking Ahead”"
from Exodus 3:17-22; 14:5-16 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God’s heart is for the rescue and … Continue reading "(May 25, 2025) “The God Who: Sets Us Free”"
from Exodus 3:14-16 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God’s heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 18, 2025) “The God Who: Is”"
from Exodus 3:1-12 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God’s heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 11, 2025) “The God Who: Calls”"
from Exodus 2:23-25 We can learn and understand so much about the character of God by looking at the things God DOES. In this 4 week series, with the Exodus account as the backdrop and Moses as the one willing to answer the call, we see that God’s heart is for the rescue and redemption … Continue reading "(May 4, 2025) “The God Who: Hears”"
from Matthew 27:33-66 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(April 13, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: The Cross”"
from Matthew 26:36-46 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 30, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Thy Will Be Done”"
from John 13:1-17 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 23, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: The Servant in the Room”"
from Matthew 21:23-32 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 16, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Authority”"
from Matthew 21:12-17 Over these Sundays of Lent we are going to consider some of the final significant moments and interactions that we get a window into in the life of Jesus as He is making His journey to the cross. While we normally consider these moments in the week leading up to Easter, we … Continue reading "(March 9, 2025) “Journey to the Cross: Cleansing of the Temple”"
from Matthew 6:16-18 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(March 2, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Fasting”"
from Genesis 1:31-2:3 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 23, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed: Sabbath”"
from Romans 12:1-2 For these few weeks leading up to the season of Lent we are invited to consider what it is that is forming us…what it is that is shaping us. Are you being swapped along by the currents of the culture in which you are living or are you willing instead to choose … Continue reading "(February 16, 2025) “Be(ing) Transformed”"
from Acts 4:32-37 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(February 9, 2025) “Stewardship: Generosity of the Gospel”"
from 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much … Continue reading "(February 2, 2025) “Stewardship: Giving Everything”"
from Joshua 24:14-18 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 26, 2025) “Stewardship: As An Act of Devotion”"
from Genesis 28:10-22 Typically when we think of stewardship in connection with the life of the church, “money” is the thing that comes to mind. While the way we utilize what God has provided for us is certainly something we are called to consider, what if the real invitation to stewardship were something much deeper … Continue reading "(January 19, 2025) “Stewardship: As An Act of Worship”"
from Luke 3:15-18, 21-22 On this the “Baptism of the Lord” Sunday we are invited to consider the significance of the baptism of Jesus. What was Jesus stepping into in stepping in to the waters of the Jordan? What was so compelling about the invitation and challenge of John? What does this mean for us … Continue reading "(January 12, 2024) “Follow. Remember. Go…”"
from Matthew 2:1-12 While there is little detail (other than what Matthew records) that is known about the Magi, the fact that he records this visit from these strangers in his Gospel account invites us to lean in, to consider our own journey, to consider what we are in pursuit of…and to consider what might … Continue reading "(January 5, 2025) Epiphany Sunday- “Better”"
from Luke 2:1-7 As familiar as the Christmas Story is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this world-changing moment in time that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same story? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but we are … Continue reading "(December 24, 2024-Christmas Eve) “In Those Days…for This Day”"
from Luke 2:8-20 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 22, 2024) “Advent: Peace and Proclamation”"
from Luke 1:26-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 15, 2024) “Advent: Humility and the Advent of Love”"
from Luke 1:67-80 Christmas Cantata Combined worship gathering As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already … Continue reading "(December 8, 2024) “Advent: The Faith of Silent Waiting”"
from Luke 1:5-38 As familiar as the season of Advent is for so many of us, what is it about this season; this time leading up to Christmas that we need to hear year after year? Why does it matter? Why the same scriptures, the same stories? Hasn’t Christ already come? Indeed He has, but … Continue reading "(December 1, 2024) “Advent: Hope”"
from Habakkuk 3:16-19 When things are going well rejoicing can feel as natural as breathing…but what about when the challenges and the pain of life come? Where does rejoicing go? Is it possible to rejoice when life’s challenges come? Is there value in rejoicing during difficult seasons? Most importantly, is there REASON for rejoicing when … Continue reading "(November 24, 2024) “Yet I Will Rejoice”"
from Matthew 5:3-16 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 17, 2024) “Being Church Together: Our Witness”"
from Philippians 2:1-14 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(November 10, 2024) “Being Church Together: The Power of Humility”"
from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church … Continue reading "(November 3, 2024) “Being Church Together: I Follow…”"
from Ephesians 2:11-22 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(October 27, 2024) “Being Church Together: Built Together”"
from John 17:20-26 What is the witness of the church in a divided world? What is the witness of the church in a divisive political season? Is the witness wrapped up in supporting a given leader? In voting a given way and encouraging others to do so? Or is the witness of the church rooted … Continue reading "(October 20, 2024) “Being Church Together: One”"
from Philippians 4:4-9 In times of turmoil we tend to look for that which will bring us peace; for that which will help us cope; for that which will help us through. Challenges, the unknown affects not only our outlook on life and our relationship with hope, but it can challenge our relationships with one … Continue reading "(October 13, 2024) “Peace That Guards”"
from Revelation 21:1-6 How are we to find hope amidst devastation and loss? It is not necessarily a question of looking at what is around us, rather it is a question of where our hope is anchored that determines how we face the challenges of the present. The word from Jesus is that He will … Continue reading "(October 6, 2024) “…Making Everything New”"
from Acts 4:13 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 22, 2024) “Vision: With Jesus”"
from John 6:1-13 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 15, 2024) “Vision: Serving With Jesus”"
from 1 John 3:11-23 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision Statement: “Changed By … Continue reading "(September 8, 2024) “Vision: Loving With Jesus”"
from Galatians 2:20 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision Statement: “Changed By Grace…Living, … Continue reading "(September 1, 2024) “Vision: Living With Jesus”"
MISSION CELEBRATION WEEKEND from Philippians 2:1-18 In Proverbs 29:18 (in the King James Version) we read, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” The New Living Translation offers it this way: “When people of not accept divine guidance, they run wild…” In this 5 week series, we will spend time unpacking Boone UMC’s Vision … Continue reading "(August 25, 2024) “Going Low With Jesus”"
from Hebrews 12:1-3 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for us. … Continue reading "(August 11, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Run The Race”"
from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for … Continue reading "(August 4, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Training for the Prize”"
from Ecclesiastes 9:11 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for us. … Continue reading "(July 28, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Not as Planned”"
from 1 Samuel 2:27-30 Using the Summer Olympics as our backdrop, we’ll spend these four weeks considering the purpose, the challenges, the motivation, and the gift of one another toward a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God and pleasing to the heart of God as we run the race marked out for … Continue reading "(July 21, 2024) “Olympics of the Spirit: Honor”"
from Colossians 4:2-6 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(July 14, 2024) “Colossians: Devoted to Prayer”"
from Colossians 3:23-24 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(July 7, 2024) “Colossians: Whatever We Do”"
from Colossians 3:12-17 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 30, 2024) “Colossians: Clothe Yourselves”"
from Colossians 3:1-11 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 23, 2024) “Colossians: On Things Above”"
from Colossians 2:6-15 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 16, 2024) “Colossians: Rooted in Christ”"
from Colossians 1:15-23 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 9, 2024) “Colossians: Supremacy and Sufficiency”"
from Colossians 1:9-14 In this seven week series we journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. At the core of Paul’s encouragement and instruction is his unwavering conviction that Jesus is supreme above all things…and that truth ought to reshape the way we live, the things we pursue, our understanding of what it … Continue reading "(June 2, 2024) “Colossians: Live a Life Worthy”"
from Deuteronomy 6:1-12 What would change about your life if you responded to the love OF God with a love FOR God that encompassed every part of your life? What is holding you back? What might your next step be? w/ Vern Collins
from Acts 2:1-21 The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is a defining moment in the life of the church. If the Holy Spirit is indeed still present and moving, what might that mean, what might that look like, and how might we be a part of it? w/ Vern Collins
from Acts 9:1-22 The decision to leave their nets and follow Jesus did not come without a cost for the disciples…but a cost that is worth every bit of what will be left behind in order to experience the fullness of all that life spent walking with Jesus means. w/ Vern Collins
from John 21:1-14 The decision to leave their nets and follow Jesus did not come without a cost for the disciples…but a cost that is worth every bit of what will be left behind in order to experience the fullness of all that life spent walking with Jesus means. w/ Vern Collins
from Mark 1:16-20 The decision to leave their nets and follow Jesus did not come without a cost for the disciples…but a cost that is worth every bit of what will be left behind in order to experience the fullness of all that life spent walking with Jesus means. w/ Ed Glaize
from Mark 16:9-15 The hope of the resurrection and the call to respond is not relegated to a single day…to a moment of remembrance and celebration once a year. It is a call to realize that an empty tomb means for us a Savior Who is Alive and at work in our midst. w/ Vern … Continue reading "(April 21, 2024) “Meet the Risen Jesus: All Creation”"
from Luke 24:13-35 The hope of the resurrection and the call to respond is not relegated to a single day…to a moment of remembrance and celebration once a year. It is a call to realize that an empty tomb means for us a Savior Who is Alive and at work in our midst. w/ Ben … Continue reading "(April 14, 2024) “Meet the Risen Jesus: Road to Emmaus”"
from Mark 2:1-12 Combined Worship Gathering-A Healing Service These words by Jospeh M. Martin beautifully express both our longing for healing and the hope we find in the One Who is able: The Healing Place “There is a longing in the soul; a search for peace and rest, a wound that longs to be made … Continue reading "(April 7, 2024) “How Can Jesus Heal You?”"
from John 20:24-31 Lent has ended. The Cross stained…the Tomb EMPTY… but still, we are invited to the hopeful reality that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work in this world. We are invited in this season … Continue reading "(March 31, 2024-Easter) “Humility of Jesus: Wounded Healer”"
from Matthew 21:1-11 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(March 24, 2024-Palm Sunday) “Humility of Jesus: The Humble King”"
from Matthew 20:20-28 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(March 17, 2024) “Humility of Jesus: Serve”"
from Luke 5:27-32 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(March 10, 2024) “Humility of Jesus: Dine”"
from Matthew 3:13-17 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(March 3, 2024) “Humility of Jesus: Into the Water”"
from John 1:14 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(February 25, 2024) “Humility of Jesus: Dwelt”"
from John 1:1-4 We find ourselves now in the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at work … Continue reading "(February 18, 2024) “Humility of Jesus: Limit”"
from Philippians 2:5b-8 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This is a season of 40 days in which we are invited to consider the humility of Jesus…that He would allow Himself to be subjected to the powers of this world, to the frailty of humanity, to the evil that is at … Continue reading "(February 14, 2024-Ash Wednesday)”Humility of Jesus”"
from 1 John 4:7-21 John Wesley defined grace as God’s “bounty, or favour: his free, undeserved favour, … man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace that ‘formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into him a living soul,’ and stamped on that soul the image of God, … Continue reading "(February 11, 2024) “Grace Charged World: Grace Overflowing”"
from 1 Peter 1:13-21 John Wesley defined grace as God’s “bounty, or favour: his free, undeserved favour, … man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace that ‘formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into him a living soul,’ and stamped on that soul the image of God, … Continue reading "(February 4, 2024) “Grace Charged World: Growing”"
from 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 John Wesley defined grace as God’s “bounty, or favour: his free, undeserved favour, … man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace that ‘formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into him a living soul,’ and stamped on that soul the image of God, … Continue reading "(January 28, 2024) “Grace Charged World: (Being) Made New”"
from Ephesians 2:12-13 John Wesley defined grace as God’s “bounty, or favour: his free, undeserved favour, … man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace that ‘formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into him a living soul,’ and stamped on that soul the image of God, and … Continue reading "(January 21, 2024) “Grace Charged World: Brought Near”"
from Ephesians 2:4-10 John Wesley defined grace as God’s “bounty, or favour: his free, undeserved favour, … man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace that ‘formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into him a living soul,’ and stamped on that soul the image of God, and … Continue reading "(January 14 2024) “A Grace Charged World: Surrounded by Grace”"
from Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany Sunday invites us to recognize the coming of Christ…what it means…and what it looks like for us to respond in a way that is reflective of His worthiness. w/ Vern Collins
from Luke 2:1-20 The season of Advent is over. The One for Whom we have been waiting is here. Hope in the midst of despair. Peace in the midst of chaos. Joy in the face of the challenges of life. Love that is redeeming and renewing this world. Jesus. The One Who has come. The … Continue reading "(December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve) “The Coming and the Call: Good News Great Joy”"
from Matthew 1:18-25 The season of Advent is an invitation to pause. An invitation to wait…with expectation for what is to come. More specifically, it is an invitation to slow down and wait and watch and listen for WHO is to come. It is Hope in despair. It is Peace in the midst of chaos. … Continue reading "(December 17, 2023) “The Coming and The Call: Joy”"
from Matthew 18:13-28
In a world that promises maximum return for minimum investment, it is no wonder that we often find ourselves frustrated in our walk with Jesus when it seems like growth doesn’t come easily .
Over the course of this series we will be see that the journey of discipleship is, to use a term from Eugene Peterson, “a long obedience in the same direction.” It is a daily seeking the heart of Jesus, a daily denial of self, a daily renewal of the mind…
And as we will see from the life of Peter, there is grace for entire journey. When we stumble-there is grace. When we think and act selfishly-there is grace…from beginning to end, there is grace for the Journey of Discipleship. What is the next step on the journey that Jesus is calling you to make?
w/ Vern Collins
from Luke 5:1-11 In a world that promises maximum return for minimum investment, it is no wonder that we often find ourselves frustrated in our walk with Jesus when it seems like growth doesn’t come easily . Over the course of this series we will be see that the journey of discipleship is, to use … Continue reading "(September 3, 2023) “Journey of Discipleship: Moment(s) of Decision”"
from John 20:19-22
The wrap up of our Mission Celebration Weekend. What next? How do we live out this call to be Jesus in the world around us?
w/ Laura Byrch
from John 1:35-42
The journey of following Jesus begins with a step...and that first step often begins with an invitation...Come and See.
Who have been your "Andrews?" Who is God calling you to be an Andrew for?
w/ Ed Glaize and Vern Collins
from 2 Samuel 23:1-4
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Vern Collins
from 2 Samuel 18:31-19:8
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Anders Holmen
from 2 Samuel 12:1-13 and Psalm 51
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Vern Collins
from 2 Samuel 7:1-17
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Vern Collins
from 2 Samuel 1:17-24
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Vern Collins
from 1 Samuel 25:32-35
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Ed Glaize
from 1 Samuel 24 In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…” What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is … Continue reading "(July 2, 2023) “After God’s Heart: Wilderness and Mercy”"
from 1 Samuel 18:1-4
In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…”
What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is that if we know anything about David’s story then we know that there are things in his story, decisions he makes, sins he commits that don’t look much like someone after God’s own heart…so how can this be?
As we journey through this summer series, we will see that these words can be said of David, not because he is PERFECT, but because he is PASSIONATE about the things God cares about. May we, as we find points of connection with David’s story and our own, be challenged in the things our heart chases after and consider how life might begin to look different when God is truly at the center of all we desire and pursue!
w/ Vern Collins
from 1 Samuel 17:38-50 In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…” What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is … Continue reading "(June 11, 2023) “After God’s Own Heart: A Champion”"
from 1 Samuel 16:1-13 In his address to those gathered in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul points to God’s testimony of David when God says, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart…” What a beautiful accusation to be leveraged against someone. Perhaps the only challenge for us is … Continue reading "(June 4, 2023) “After God’s Own Heart”"
from Acts 2:1-21
The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is one of the most powerful displays of the presence of God recorded for us in the New Testament. And yet, for many the work of the Holy Spirit remains a mystery. Is the Holy Spirit still present today? If so, what are the ways the Spirit of God is at work? Should one expect tongues of fire, the sound of wind, and the speaking in other languages?
Perhaps more difficult and dangerous than an overemphasis on the phenomena of the Spirit is to ignore the Holy Spirit altogether. There are key moments in Luke's account of the Holy Spirit's coming at Pentecost that might just help us see the ways in which the Spirit is still at work and how critical that is for a life spent following Jesus.
w/ Vern Collins
from Acts 9:26-31 While there are a number of places that we seek to root our hope in this life: people, policy, institutions, the pursuit of wealth…all of them will at some point come up short. In the Easter Season, we are reminded, however, that of the hope of the Cross and the Resurrection of … Continue reading "(May 21, 2023-Combined Gathering-Confirmation) “Sharing Your Inheritance”"
from Acts 6:1-7 While there are a number of places that we seek to root our hope in this life: people, policy, institutions, the pursuit of wealth…all of them will at some point come up short. In the Easter Season, we are reminded, however, that of the hope of the Cross and the Resurrection of … Continue reading "(May 14, 2023) “Stewards of Hope: Service”"
from Acts 4:32-37 While there are a number of places that we seek to root our hope in this life: people, policy, institutions, the pursuit of wealth…all of them will at some point come up short. In the Easter Season, we are reminded, however, that of the hope of the Cross and the Resurrection of … Continue reading "(May 7, 2023) “Stewards of Hope: Gifts”"
from Acts 2:42-47 While there are a number of places that we seek to root our hope in this life: people, policy, institutions, the pursuit of wealth…all of them will at some point come up short. In the Easter Season, we are reminded, however, that of the hope of the Cross and the Resurrection of … Continue reading "(April 30, 2023) “Stewards of Hope: Presence”"
from Acts 1:14; 4:23-31 While there are a number of places that we seek to root our hope in this life: people, policy, institutions, the pursuit of wealth…all of them will at some point come up short. In the Easter Season, we are reminded, however, that of the hope of the Cross and the Resurrection … Continue reading "(April 23, 2023) “Stewards of Hope: Prayer”"
from Luke 24:13-35 On this Resurrection Day, we are invited to consider the reality that an empty tomb, a Savior Who meets us on the road of our questions, doubts, and fears, costs us the very hopelessness that would stop us in our tracks, faces downcast. We are invited instead to root our hope, not … Continue reading "(4.9.2023) EASTER-“A Costly Journey: Costs Us Our Hopelessness”"
from Luke 18:9-14 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked with “giving something … Continue reading "(April 2, 2023) “A Costly Journey: Costs Us Our Pride”"
from Luke 15:11-32 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked with “giving something … Continue reading "(March 26, 2023) “The Real Prodigal”"
from Luke 12:13-21 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked with “giving something … Continue reading "(March 19, 2023) “A Costly Journey: Costs Us Our Greed”"
from Luke 10:38-42 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked with “giving something … Continue reading "(March 12, 2023) “A Costly Journey: Costs Us Our Busyness”"
from Luke 10:25-37 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked with “giving something … Continue reading "(March 5, 2023) “A Costly Journey: Costs Us Our Comfort”"
from Luke 9:51, 57-62 and 14:25-33 The season of Lent is an invitation to examine one’s heart and consider the journey of Jesus’ own suffering that makes possible a life lived in the freedom of God’s grace and the wholeness in which we were created to live. While the season of Lent is typically marked … Continue reading "(February 26, 2023) “A Costly Journey: The Cost of Discipleship”"
from Psalm 139:23-24 John Ortberg writes, “The human longings that are deep inside of us never go away. They exist across cultures; they exist throughout life. When people were first made, our deepest longing was to know and to be known. And after the Fall, when we all got weird, it’s still our deepest longing-but … Continue reading "(February 12, 2023) “Known: Ordering Our Hearts”"
from Psalm 139:19-22 John Ortberg writes, “The human longings that are deep inside of us never go away. They exist across cultures; they exist throughout life. When people were first made, our deepest longing was to know and to be known. And after the Fall, when we all got weird, it’s still our deepest longing-but … Continue reading "(February 5, 2023) “Known: In Despair”"
from Psalm 139:7-12 John Ortberg writes, “The human longings that are deep inside of us never go away. They exist across cultures; they exist throughout life. When people were first made, our deepest longing was to know and to be known. And after the Fall, when we all got weird, it’s still our deepest longing-but … Continue reading "(January 29, 2023) “Known: Never Alone”"
from Psalm 139:1-5 John Ortberg writes, “The human longings that are deep inside of us never go away. They exist across cultures; they exist throughout life. When people were first made, our deepest longing was to know and to be known. And after the Fall, when we all got weird, it’s still our deepest longing-but … Continue reading "(January 22, 2023) “Known: Surrounded by Grace”"
from Psalm 139:13-16 John Ortberg writes, “The human longings that are deep inside of us never go away. They exist across cultures; they exist throughout life. When people were first made, our deepest longing was to know and to be known. And after the Fall, when we all got weird, it’s still our deepest longing-but … Continue reading "(January 15, 2023) “Known: Wonderfully Made”"
from Matthew 3:13-17 In the waters of our baptism we step into our identity and our purpose in the Kingdom of God. As you remember your baptism, may you hear that you are called Beloved, and may you live into making the beauty of God’s Kingdom known and present in this world. w/ Vern Collins
from 2 Kings 23:1-3 As we begin this new year, let us consider what it might mean to renew our commitment to relationship with God…or let us consider what it might mean to be open to a relationship with God for the fist time. Wesley Covenant Prayer: I am no longer my own, but yours. … Continue reading "(January 1, 2023) “Covenant Renewal”-(Combined Service)"
*Combined Christmas Eve Worship Gathering from Isaiah 9:1-7 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year we allowed the deep … Continue reading "(December 24, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: A Great Light”"
from Isaiah 7:10-16 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(December 18, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: Someone Greater”"
*from our Combined Worship Gathering for our Christmas Cantata from Isaiah 35 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year … Continue reading "(December 11, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: Everlasting Joy”"
from Isaiah 11:1-10 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(December 4, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: In That Day”"
from Isaiah 2:1-5 J.B. Phillips writes, “The towering miracle of God’s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by over-familiarity.” Advent season comes and goes each year, and yet our hopes remain. What if, this year we allowed the deep longing we carry inside us … Continue reading "(November 27, 2022) “A Thrill of Hope: A New Way”"
from Philippians 4:4-7
Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place deep-rooted hope in anything lasting. But what do we do when Thanksgiving is difficult? What do we do when a Spirit of Gratitude seems hard to muster? Is there hope of finding reason for thanks in all seasons? Reasons for gratitude no matter the circumstances? Imagine how different life might be if we actually could…
w/ Vern Collins
from Hebrews 12:28-29 Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place … Continue reading "(November 13, 2022) “Giving Thanks in All Seasons: A Life of Thanksgiving”"
from Hebrews 12:1-3 Scripture is full of reasons to give thanks. It is full of instruction toward gratitude and thanksgiving before God. A Spirit of Thanksgiving ought to be one of the things that marks the people of God and sets us apart from a world that has a difficult time being able to place … Continue reading "(November 6, 2022) “Giving Thanks in All Seasons: A Great Cloud of Witnesses”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(October 30, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-Go and Make Disciples”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(October 23, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-Always Present”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(October 16, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-The Life of Community”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 and Matthew 7:24-29 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going … Continue reading "(October 9, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-Hearers and Doers”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 and Matthew 7:21-23 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going … Continue reading "(October 2, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-A True Disciple”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 and Matthew 7:15-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going … Continue reading "(September 25, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-Fruit and the Life of a Disciple”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(September 18, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: The Great Commission-All Authority”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(September 11, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: Doubt and the Great Commission”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(September 4, 2022) “A Life of Adventure: Worship and the Great Commission”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Celebration Weekend “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going … Continue reading "(August 28, 2021) “A Life of Adventure-The Great Commission: Living It”"
from Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make Disciples.” The command seems simple enough. The invitation to BE a disciple is inviting enough (on the lips of Jesus, that is)…inviting, but unapologetic in what it costs to follow Him well…to follow Him TRULY and FAITHFULLY. Over the course of this series we are going to consider as … Continue reading "(August 21, 2022) “A Life of Adventure-The Great Commission: Disciples and Discipleship”"
from Psalm 23 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(August 14, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 23-The Lord is My Shepherd”"
from Psalm 71 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(August 7, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 71-A Legacy of Faith”"
from Psalm 121 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(July 31, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 121-God is Our Protector”"
from Psalm 13 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(July 24, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 13-How Long?”"
from Psalm 69 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(July 17, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 69-A Desperate Cry”"
from Psalm 63 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(July 10, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 63-Longing for God”"
from Psalm 30 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(July 3, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 30-The Journey and the Goal”"
from Psalm 138 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(June 26, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 138-With Your Whole Heart)"
from Psalm 51 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(June 19, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 51-Receiving Grace”"
from Psalm 100 Walter Bruggemann says of the Psalms: “On the one hand, Israel’s faithful speech addressed to God is the substance of the Psalms. The Psalms do this so fully and so well because they articulate the entire gamut of Israel’s speech to God, from profound praise to the utterance of unspeakable anger and … Continue reading "(May 12, 2022) “Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 100-Thanksgiving”"
from Psalm 78:1-7 The wonder…the curiosity…the faithfulness of children shows up throughout Scripture. Jesus welcomed children and challenged His disciples to become more childlike if they hoped to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can we learn from children about following Jesus? What can we learn from children about what it means to be faithful? … Continue reading "(May 29, 2022) “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: Legacy”"
from 1 Timothy 4:11-16 The wonder…the curiosity…the faithfulness of children shows up throughout Scripture. Jesus welcomed children and challenged His disciples to become more childlike if they hoped to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can we learn from children about following Jesus? What can we learn from children about what it means to be … Continue reading "(May 22, 2022) “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: Authentic Faith”"
from 1 Samuel 3:1-12 The wonder…the curiosity…the faithfulness of children shows up throughout Scripture. Jesus welcomed children and challenged His disciples to become more childlike if they hoped to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can we learn from children about following Jesus? What can we learn from children about what it means to be … Continue reading "(May 15, 2022) “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: Answering the Call”"
from Luke 2:41-52 The wonder…the curiosity…the faithfulness of children shows up throughout Scripture. Jesus welcomed children and challenged His disciples to become more childlike if they hoped to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can we learn from children about following Jesus? What can we learn from children about what it means to be faithful? … Continue reading "(May 8, 2022) “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: Linger”"
from John 1:12-13 The wonder…the curiosity…the faithfulness of children shows up throughout Scripture. Jesus welcomed children and challenged His disciples to become more childlike if they hoped to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can we learn from children about following Jesus? What can we learn from children about what it means to be faithful? … Continue reading "(May 1, 2022-Combined Confirmation Service) “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: Claim Your Inheritance”"
from Luke 5:12-16 Healing Service We are all in some way, desperate for the healing touch of Jesus. Do you recognize the areas in which you need to be made whole? Are you willing to humble yourself before the Lord and receive the wholeness that He offers? Imagine what shape your life might begin to … Continue reading "(April 24, 2022) “I Am Willing-Be Clean”"
from John 11:17-26 On this Resurrection Day, we hear Jesus’ statement, “I Am the Resurrection and the Life.” Jesus speaks this hopeful truth into the midst of disappointment and sadness and loss. It is not only a promise of the possibility of eternity with Him, but an invitation to life in which there is hope … Continue reading "(April 17, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am the Resurrection and the Life”"
from John 14:1-7 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter Jesus in the “I Am” statements which we are examining, … Continue reading "(April 10, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am The Way and The Truth and the Life”"
from John 15:1-11 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter Jesus in the “I Am” statements which we are examining, … Continue reading "(April 3, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am the True Vine”"
from John 10:1-14 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter Jesus in the “I Am” statements which we are examining, … Continue reading (March 27, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am the Good Shepherd” →
from John 8:12 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter Jesus in the “I Am” statements which we are examining, … Continue reading (March 20, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am the Light of the World” →
from John 6:25-35 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter Jesus in the “I Am” statements which we are examining, … Continue reading (March 13, 2022) “The God We Can Know: I Am the Bread of Life” →
from Exodus 3:1-14 As we journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to seek the God Who is seeking us, to find that God is, in fact, a God we can know. And as we journey through the wilderness of Lent and encounter God in the “I Am” statement which we are examining, … Continue reading (March 6, 2022) “The God We Can Know: Knowing the Great I Am” →
from John 15:9-17 Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. What would it look like to begin to prioritize seeking the loving heart … Continue reading (February 27, 2022) “Love Redeemed: Loving Like Jesus” →
from Ephesians 3:14-21 Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. What would it look like to begin to prioritize seeking the loving heart … Continue reading (February 20, 2022) “Love Redeemed: Rooted and Established” →
from Romans 12:9-21 Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. What would it look like to begin to prioritize seeking the loving heart … Continue reading (February 13, 2022) “Love Redeemed: The Mark of a True Christian” →
from 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. What would it look like to begin to prioritize seeking the loving … Continue reading (February 6, 2022) “Love Redeemed: Love Never Ends” →
from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. Paul didn’t simply tell the church in Corinth that love was to … Continue reading (January 30, 2022) “Love Redeemed: The Character of Love” →
from 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Over the course of these 7 weeks, our prayer is that we are able to wrestle back from the world, and allow Scripture as well as the life of Jesus redeem for us what we understand love to be. This week we consider what it means to make love the foundation … Continue reading (January 23, 2021) “Love Redeemed: Nothing Without Love” →
from 1 John 4:7-12 Enjoy this introductory message for our “Love Redeemed” series delivered by Pastor Ed Glaize. pre-recorded ahead of Winter Storm Izzy. w/ Ed Glaize
from Luke 3:21-22 When Jesus, the sinless One stepped into the waters of baptism, He stepped into so much more. Our understanding of this shapes our understanding of who we are and the life that is possible in life with Jesus. w/ Vern Collins
from Luke 2:1-20 There is a longing for home within each of us. Try as we might to fill that longing with promises of this world, with relationships, with achievement, or any other number of things in which we seek to find meaning and identity, there is only one place we are meant to be … Continue reading (December 24, 2021) Christmas Eve-“Come Home to Jesus” →
from Luke 1:67-80 There is a longing for home within each of us. Try as we might to fill that longing with promises of this world, with relationships, with achievement, or any other number of things in which we seek to find meaning and identity, there is only one place we are meant to be … Continue reading (December 19, 2021) “Come Home to Compassion” →
from Luke 1:39-56 There is a longing for home within each of us. Try as we might to fill that longing with promises of this world, with relationships, with achievement, or any other number of things in which we seek to find meaning and identity, there is only one place we are meant to be … Continue reading (December 12, 2021) “Come Home to Joy” →
from Luke 1:26-38 There is a longing for home within each of us. Try as we might to fill that longing with promises of this world, with relationships, with achievement, or any other number of things in which we seek to find meaning and identity, there is only one place we are meant to be … Continue reading (December 5, 2021) “Come Home to Possibility” →
from Luke 1:5-25 There is a longing for home within each of us. Try as we might to fill that longing with promises of this world, with relationships, with achievement, or any other number of things in which we seek to find meaning and identity, there is only one place we are meant to be … Continue reading (November 28, 2021) “Come Home to Good news” →
from Luke 17:11-19 We live in a world that is beset with an attitude of entitlement. What if instead of focusing on what is owed us, we chose to be grateful for all we have been given? What if gratitude and thanksgiving became our native tongue in this Kingdom which we are invited into through … Continue reading (November 21, 2021) “One Returned” →
from Luke 5:1-11 In Biblical writings, the heart is not understood as something that is connected to emotion in the way that we think of the heart. Rather the heart is the driving force behind our hopes and dreams; behind our drive and determination. Where the heart is bent, so goes one’s life. For these 6 weeks we are … Continue reading (November 14, 2021) “Treasure and Heart: A Surrendered Heart” →
from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 In Biblical writings, the heart is not understood as something that is connected to emotion in the way that we think of the heart. Rather the heart is the driving force behind our hopes and dreams; behind our drive and determination. Where the heart is bent, so goes one’s life. For these 6 weeks we … Continue reading (November 7, 2021) “Treasure and Heart: A Joyous Heart” →
from Luke 19:1-10 In Biblical writings, the heart is not understood as something that is connected to emotion in the way that we think of the heart. Rather the heart is the driving force behind our hopes and dreams; behind our drive and determination. Where the heart is bent, so goes one’s life. For these 6 weeks we are … Continue reading (October 24, 2021) “Treasure and Heart: A Generous Heart” →
from Matthew 6:19-24 In Biblical writings, the heart is not understood as something that is connected to emotion in the way that we think of the heart. Rather the heart is the driving force behind our hopes and dreams; behind our drive and determination. Where the heart is bent, so goes one’s life. For these 6 weeks we are … Continue reading (October 17, 2021) “Treasure and heart: Where is Your Heart?” →
from Matthew 11:28-30 In Biblical writings, the heart is not understood as something that is connected to emotion in the way that we think of the heart. Rather the heart is the driving force behind our hopes and dreams; behind our drive and determination. Where the heart is bent, so goes one’s life. For these … Continue reading (October 10, 2021) “Treasure and Heart: The Heart of Jesus” →
from Philippians 4:4-7 Anxiety and worry have become so deeply woven into the fabric of our culture and our daily lives, and we often try to do little more than keep those feelings at bay in order to be able to function…yet, there is a promise in Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi that … Continue reading (October 3, 2021) “The Promise of Peace” →