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The Test

February 21, 2021 • Rev. Brian Sixbey

What we worship is what we consider worthy of our lives. When we worship self-interest, material wealth, power over others, fame, or things like that, we bow down to something we have created, something lower than us – an idol. The Accuser tells us to give up because we’ll never measure of to Jesus’ standard, just as the Accuser tried to get Jesus to give up. The Accuser is always half-right, which is entirely wrong. While we will not measure up, we are forgiven and invited to grow into the image of God, in whom we were created. When we are tempted to bow down to idols, help us to stand up in the Light of Christ, for we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Rest

April 1, 2021 • Rev. Brian Sixbey

Call to Worship: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you! Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Christ has prepared a feast of love!

The Stone

March 28, 2021 • Rev. Brian Sixbey

We consider stones to be permanent, immovable, and fixed. However, wind and water will erode and destroy the hardest of stones over time. Unfortunately, our hearts and spirits can be just as unyielding to God’s grace. Help us not to have hearts of stone, but yielding hearts, hearts that cry out with the joy of the Lord. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Power Within

March 21, 2021 • Rev. Brian Sixbey

Life gets lonely, tiring, and frustrating. We confess when these feelings come on us, we often neglect to reach out for help. Instead, we look for quick diversions, easy escapes, unsatisfying alternatives to deep relationships, or we lash out against others and isolate ourselves even more. Help us learn how to ask for help and how to seek solace in the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who can give us the peace that passes all understanding. Renew our minds, in Jesus’ name. Amen.