Preparing for "Being One" | Sermon for May 19, 2024

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Preparing for "Being One" | Sermon for May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Acts 2:1–21

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The coming of the Holy Spirit marks an unprecedented change in how God is at work in the world. Rather than speaking through a single prophet or even through Jesus, God now comes in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is "distributed" to the followers of Jesus so that many might embody the word and works of Jesus. The Spirit is what makes the church truly alive.

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.

Preparing for "Untie Your Faith" | Sermon for November 3, 2024

November 3, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • John 11:32–44

People of faith often talk about how they are different or transformed because of their faith. When times of testing come, however, that faith may not be as important as it seems. This is especially true when we face death. Too often, we face the reality of death in the same way the world does. In this week's episode, Jesus challenges us to a new kind of faith, especially in the face of death.

Preparing for "Caring About What Matters" | Sermon for October 27, 2024

October 20, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • John 9:1–12

When something amazing happens, we often first ask how it happened. During a difficult season for us or others we often ask what caused things to be this way. What get's lost here is caring in the moment. In this week's episode Jesus helps us to stay focused on caring for the person right in front of us.