A place for my thoughts and sermons.
Our Christmas series is Gifts of Christmas. Each week we look at a different gift we can give and receive. The message for today is “The Spirit” and is a look at how the Holy Spirit is a gift. What power do our words have? Why does the truth matter? How can we lift others up? What is the gift that we can give? Christ is the gift of Christmas that keeps on giving.
Our scripture reading for today comes from Mark 1:4-11.
Ready for Lent continues with “Ready for the Spirit” as we continue to navigate these difficult times. Being ready for the spirit means being ready for things to be different. But it also means recognizing when things are difficult.
Our scripture readings come from Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; and John 11:1-45.
Our first series after Christmas is Christmas Spirit. Our first message is “Spirit of Growth” and we look at how we keep Christmas with us. After the holiday is over, what happens to all that good will? The kindness? Keep the Spirit of Christmas with you all through the year.
Our scripture readings come from 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 and Luke 2:41-52.
We begin a new series this Sunday called Lens of Christ. Our first message is “On the Sabbath” and in it we look at the Old Testament and the New Testament and the Sabbath. What is the difference between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law? What does Jesus teach us about the Sabbath? And what do we learn from his response to the Pharisees? We see things differently when we see things through Christ.
Our scripture readings come from Numbers 15:32-36 and Mark 2:23-3:6.
Pentecost draws us to the end of our series, Led by the Spirit. The last message is “Feel the Fire” and explores our relationship with the Holy Spirit . What does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Do wet hesitate to act on the Spirit? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:1-21 and Romans 8:22-27.
Moving ahead in our series, Led by the Spirit, we come to “Conquer the World.” What does it take to conquer the world? An army? Force? Power? What does that even mean? And how can our faith change the world? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:44-48 and 1 John 5:1-6.
We begin our new Pentecost series today, Led by the Spirit. Today’s message is “Bear Fruit” and in it we discuss what it takes to beat fruit. What is the link between all the things we do that are good? Can we really have perfected love? Who should we love? Who shouldn’t we love? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8.
Today we explore a familiar story in “Gift of the Spirit.” Do we understand that the Spirit is a gift for you and me? How do you experience the Holy Spirit? Do you listen for it? These are the Gifts of the Season.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11.
