May 5, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Doug Strong • Titus 2:11–14
God's Grace Is Training Us
(April 28th) Sanctuary Worship - To Tell the Truth
April 28, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Esther 7
The story of Esther is a gripping tale of conspiracy, intrigue, and integrity. Here we find a great hero in Esther, who defies all constraints placed upon her. She is the agent of God's justice where evil is exposed. She saves herself and her people by being true to who she is.
(April 21st) Sanctuary Worship -Make Room for Amazing
April 21, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Hebrews 5:11–14
Hebrews 5:11-14 "Make Room for Amazing"
When we don't know where we are going in life or are simply confused, we often think it is easier to retreat inward. Our response of fear in these situations will bring isolation rather than openness. The followers of Jesus are called to live lives of "salt and light" which means that we must be open to sharing ourselves with the world.
(April 14th) Sanctuary Worship - Make Your Everything for God
April 14, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Colossians 3:12–17, Genesis
Colossians 3:12-17
Being thankful and expressing gratitude do not come easy for all of us. They are both expressions of deeper commitments we have each made. Thanksgiving and gratitude exist because of our commitments to compassion, grace, humility, and most of all, love. This sermon explores how Christians are called to gather together in community to worship the God who is the most generous of all.
(April 7th) Sanctuary Worship - Paint a One-Handed Life
April 7, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Philippians 3:7–11
Philippians 3:7-11
Businesses large and small take time to look at their income and expense statements. Were there losses? Where did we gain? When do we take such a survey of our own life in light of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus? This week, the Apostle Paul guides us through his way of counting the costs of being a follower of Jesus. Perhaps we, too, can learn how to make Jesus the all-consuming center of our lives.
