Read Luke 20:27-38 and hear Jesus’ answer to a question posed as a “gotcha”.        Years ago, I looked forward to going to heaven to ask God a question.  I was irked about something and wanted to know why.  As I grew in my faith and learned more about Heaven, I realized heaven is perfect, and there nothing will worry or frustrate me.  Church, we tend to apply our limited knowledge to all situations and that’s precisely what we find the Sadducees doing – yet they are doing it

Please read Luke 19:1-10.  Zacchaeus was powerful and rich, by the world’s standard but felt something was missing.  He was an outcast; known for collecting money and pocketing what was not rightfully his.  His wealth caused him pain, grief and loneliness. He was hated, shunned, and teased.  Despite his status, Zacchaeus’ curiosity helped him to push his way through the crowds and literally go out on a limb for Jesus.  Risking humiliation, he went to see Jesus…up close and pe

It fell and it broke.  I knew I was wrong; I remained awake, trying to figure out how to deal with the broken cup.  When my parents came home, my dad asked me what happened.  I sharply answered, “I don’t know.”  I lied; I remember how surprised I was with how easy I found it to lie. I sinned and I immediately felt it.  Nothing more came of the conversation. There was an awkwardness when I was in their presence and of course the void – the constant reminder, the empty space wh

Please read Luke18:1-8.       Persistence is what we find Jesus speaking to his disciples about; he’s preparing them for their future.  He knows they will be confronted with a lot in the days to come as they share the gospel message and anticipate his coming again. He knows they will experience oppression, and they will be marginalized.  He is aware that they will feel a sense of hopelessness on occasion and wants to offer words to hold on to in those trying times.  Jesus kne

Please read 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c.  Naaman was a chief military commander of Syria and an enemy of Israel and Judah.  He was an honorable man and then there’s a but.  But is a big word for three letters.  When but is used in a sentence it dismisses what’s been said, it puts the hearer on the defensive, and it redirects us to pay attention to what’s next. And this but is…Naaman was a leper.        Immediately, we meet a captive, a faith filled young woman, who cared for Naaman’

Please turn to Luke 17:5-10 and read what Jesus says about faith. We step into the middle of a conversation. Nudging the disciples along,...

Please read Luke 16:19-31. Here Jesus offers us a glimpse of what is to come. While Jesus does speak of the angel and the torment, agony,...

Please read Luke 15:1-7.     During the time of Jesus’ ministry, the people were divided (the righteous and unclean). To see Jesus...

Please read Luke 15:1-7.     During the time of Jesus’ ministry, the people were divided (the righteous and unclean). To see Jesus...

Please read Philemon.  Paul had time as he penned this letter from prison.  He had a serious matter to discuss with Philemon but prior to...

James was the brother of Jesus.  James witnessed the miracles, but as written in John 7, he was skeptical.  When James witnessed the...

Read Psalm 51.  David, the great grandson of Ruth and Boaz, was summoned by the prophet Samuel.   You see, Samuel was sent to Jesse’s...

Please turn to Ruth 1:6-18.  Ruth teaches that love may require uncompromising sacrifices.  It also highlights God’s faithfulness and...

Please read Daniel 6:7, 10-14.  Daniel was taken into captivity and chosen to be trained to serve the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar. ...

Please read Exodus 4:1-13. Send someone else.  Have you ever considered those words?  While Moses’ character is exposed through many...

Let’s turn to Genesis 32:22-31.  Here we meet another ordinary flawed person and our extraordinary God.  Wrestling is tough, deciding to...

Please read Genesis 37:3-11. Joseph’s life certainly highlights our extraordinary God.  He was born to Jacob later in life and was highly...

Continuing our sermon series: Ordinary People and our Extraordinary God, let’s take a look at Abraham.  Our focus was on God’s promises...

Heidi concluded her faith statement writing, “When I feel alone, I know God is always with me.” Please read Hebrews 11:1-3.  For a little...

Sunday was Trinity Sunday, a day we proclaim the mystery of our faith in our Triune God, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy...