A study of Luke 6:36-42 on being merciful as God is merciful, withholding judgment and condemnation while extending mercy and forgiveness, and the speck-and-log teaching, connected to Philippians 2 and becoming like Christ the teacher.
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Drawing on Luke's parables of the lost and a reading from 1 Timothy, this message frames the gospel's grand meta-narrative—a good God who creates, provides, and pursues fallen humanity—showing that our sin qualifies rather than disqualifies us as the people of God.
Listen & readA guest speaker filling in explores three biblical invitations, beginning with Proverbs 9:1-9 and Wisdom's invitation to come and learn, reflecting on curiosity, humility, avoiding being a scoffer, and seeking wisdom amid current events.
Listen & readA study of Genesis 15 and God's covenant with Abraham, focusing on God's promise to be Abraham's shield and reward, and how Israel's identity was established by grace through Abraham before the conditional covenant given at Sinai.
Listen & readA Trinity Sunday sermon on Romans 11:33-36, Paul's doxology praising the depth of God's riches, wisdom, and unsearchable judgments, with reflections on how the doctrine of the Trinity developed and how theology is articulated in context over time.
Listen & readA Pentecost sermon on the giving of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2), paired with the Old Testament reading of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, exploring how Christ's incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension culminate in the Spirit being released to move freely among humanity again.
Listen & readA guest preacher (Aaron, filling in for Ben) preaches on the "already and not yet" of God's kingdom, drawing on Ezekiel 36:24-26 and Psalm 51 about God's promise of a new heart and clean spirit, set against the backdrop of the recent Texas school tragedy.
Listen & readA sermon on prayer that turns to 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Paul's pastoral exhortation to make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving for all people and those in authority, so believers may lead peaceful and quiet lives. The opening commends the Jesus Prayer (breath prayer).
Listen & readA sermon on the lectionary readings from Isaiah and James, focusing on Isaiah 12:1-6, a song of thanksgiving and praise, and reflecting on how God's word and even his judgment come through the prophets to his people.
Listen & readA Mother's Day sermon reflecting on mothers' opportunity and responsibility to represent God's love to their children, and on God as a heavenly parent who supplements and heals where earthly parents falter, drawing on Psalm 147 as a song of praise.
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