Preparing for "Enjoying Life" | Sermon for August 18, 2024

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Preparing for "Enjoying Life" | Sermon for August 18, 2024

August 18, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 9:7–12

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Enjoying life can be difficult for some. There are many who hold a sense of guilt, obligation, or some other duty which keeps them from experiencing the enjoyment of life today. Being too goal-driven can lead us far away from enjoyment with our nose to the grindstone. This week's episode explores how God calls us to enjoy life while always being aware of what really matters most.

Preparing for "Living with Authority" | Sermon for November 24, 2024

November 24, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • John 18:33–38

"The truth is out there", was the slogan of the popular TV show, The X-Files. The truth in case of this week's passage is the source of disagreement between Pilate and Jesus. Pilate believes that the truth is a "what" while Jesus knows that truth is a "who", namely himself. Our search for the truth eventually points to Jesus who gives life meaning and wholeness unto salvation.

Preparing for "Jesus Is the Way" | Sermon for November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • John 14:1–7

Jesus speaks a word of peace and grace in the midst of troubling times. Conflicts seem near and far today as they were in Jesus' time. The fact that He is, "the way, and the truth, and the life" give us hope for the future.

Preparing for "This Is a Life-Line" | Sermon for November 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • John 15:1–11

At the center of Christian living is Jesus, our source and giver of life. As Jesus prepared his followers for his death and resurrection, he makes clear that a connection with him is vital for their lives. We, too, must make the same choice each day: to stay connected to only source of true life, Jesus.