Keep Your Soul Simple - Traditional

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Keep Your Soul Simple - Traditional

February 26, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Psalm 32

Lord, we make life far too complicated. In our minds, we create rules to follow and boxes to keep people in so the chaos of the world doesn’t overwhelm us. And yet, Your Son, the beloved, Jesus, showed us the simplicity of life that the Psalmists, Prophets, and Preachers of the scriptures pointed to: Stay close to God, and God will give us everything we need when we need it. As we focus on repentance this season, may our repentance bring us to the simple depth of Jesus’ example so that Easter will find us reveling in the joy of the Lord, no matter what is happening in the world, for we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

All Creation Will Join the Celebration - Modern

April 9, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Psalm 118, Matthew 28:1–10

Jesus’ resurrection happened quickly, but it took time for his disciples to understand it. Likewise, our adoption as forgiven children of God happens in an instant and yet it takes a lifetime to live into. Forgive us our impatience when we want you to “fix” us but grow weary of the hard work of transformation. Help us to become patient with You, each other, and ourselves so that you can use us as instruments of transformation for others, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

All Creation Will Join the Celebration - Traditional

April 9, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Psalm 118, Matthew 28:1–10

God Saves - Maundy Thursday

April 6, 2023 • Rev. Brian Sixbey • Psalm 116

Why is this night different than other nights? Because this is the night when our sin and our death passed over us and onto Jesus. So, are we here to celebrate, or mourn? We are here to mourn Jesus’ death, and celebrate his resurrection – because his death is our life, and his resurrection is our celebration!