Psalm 100 is one of the most joyful and enduring invitations to worship in all of Scripture. Written for Hebrew worship, it reminds us that worship is not only a…

When September arrives, it makes me think not only of the new school year for students, but also of a new church year (albeit not liturgically!). Our Block Party last…

Ezra 3: 8-13 At our house, we have several “Welcome Home” signs. One reads, “Enter as Guests and Leave as Family.” Another says, “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” If…

In just two short verses, Jesus offers a powerful image of the Kin-dom of God: “Again he asked, ‘What shall I compare the kin-dom of God to? It is like…

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So it is…

Luke 18:9–14 Jesus told this parable to those who were confident in their own righteousness and looked down on others. Two men went to the temple to pray—one a Pharisee,…

The three “Lost Stories” in the Gospel of Luke are among the most beloved parables of Jesus. On July 27, Pastor Dave offered a wonderful sermon on the “Lost Sheep.”…

We are continuing the sermon series on parables found in the bible.  Luke Chapter 15 is a powerful section of scripture that focuses on God's boundless mercy and the joy…

The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on rock. – Matthew 7:25…

I had a bad dream recently. I was the designated guest preacher for a nearby church, so I left early knowing the pastor in charge wanted me there on time.…