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08/24/2026

When we face a major decision, we may wish for a clear, booming answer. But discernment often works differently.

It can involve prayer, reflection, listening to trusted people, renewing our minds, and paying attention to the stirrings of the heart and soul. We may not see the entire road ahead, but we can take the next faithful step with the light we have.

What practices help you discern God’s direction?

08/17/2026

Jesus’ teaching about food and hand-washing can sound confusing at first. Of course hygiene matters. Of course we pay attention to what we eat.

But in the world of ancient Israel, these practices were also connected to spiritual purity. Jesus enters that conversation and points people beyond outward observance to the deeper reality of the heart.

This is a thoughtful reminder that faith is not only about how things look on the outside, but about what God is forming within us.

08/10/2026

Worry says, “What if something terrible happens?”
Fear says, “Something threatening is happening right now.”

Naming the difference doesn’t make every emotion disappear, but it can help us notice what’s happening inside us and keep fear from having the final word.

Faith doesn’t mean we never feel afraid. It means we can bring our fear into the presence of Christ, who meets us with comfort and grace.

08/03/2026

Hunger is a deeply human experience. We feel it in our bodies, but we also know other kinds of hunger: the hunger for justice, comfort, meaning, love, and connection.

This sermon invites us to pay attention to those deeper yearnings—and to consider how Jesus meets us with compassion and calls us to notice the needs around us.

07/28/2026

The kingdom of God often begins quietly.

Small acts of faithfulness. Daily choices. Moral courage. Love lived out in ordinary places.

Jesus reminds us that what starts small can grow into something of great value. And for those seeking to live into God’s kingdom, that calling is worth our attention, our effort, and even our sacrifice.

What small act of faithfulness can you offer today?

07/20/2026

Jacob named the place Bethel—the house of God—after waking from a dream and realizing God was present there.

This excerpt reflects on holy places, “thin places,” and the way a church shaped by generations of sincere prayer can help us become still enough to sense the presence of God.

Perhaps one reason we keep returning is that, in some deep way, we know: the Lord is in this place.

07/13/2026

“Be good soil.” Simple enough, right?

The Parable of the Sower may be familiar, but Jesus’ parables are not just easy moral lessons. They invite us to listen more deeply, examine our hearts, and stay open to what God is growing in us.

Sometimes the Scripture we think we already understand is the one that has more to say.

07/06/2026

“Come to me, all you who are heavy laden, and I will refresh you.”

Jesus speaks comfort to His disciples—and to us—in troubled times. Through baptism, we are yoked with Christ, sharing in His work and receiving His strength.

You are not outside the calling. You are not carrying the burden alone. You are yoked with the Savior.

06/29/2026

As July 4th approaches, the Statue of Liberty reminds us of a powerful image of welcome.

This sermon begins with that familiar symbol and moves toward a deeper question for all of us, especially the church: what does it truly mean to welcome others?

Real welcome is more than a friendly word. It is hospitality, openness, and a willingness to see the stranger and newcomer with compassion.

06/22/2026

The cross is everywhere in Christian worship—but have we become too familiar with it?

In this sermon excerpt, we’re invited to remember that the cross was not first a symbol or decoration, but an instrument of death. And yet Jesus places it at the center of discipleship: “take up the cross and follow me.”

This is a difficult word, but an important one. What does the cross mean for the life of faith today?

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