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Too Difficult?

Have you ever looked at a task and said, “That’s too hard for me! It’s too difficult.” Maybe we camouflage it in pointing out our lack of skills or abilities to complete the task. “I’m not really handy with tools.” “I don’t think I’ll be of any help, I’m not strong enough to lift that thing!” Perhaps we are right. We are lacking something. Empowerment. Purpose. Support. That's exactly what Jesus did for his Disciples as he sent them out as Apostles. The task was too hard for them. They needed help.

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Pentecost Sunday

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MCazwIMk4ooVdQ8P913qg?si=-0Pp8YghRxuulmMcZgGiPQ Open your bibles to Act 2. Today we’re going to be talking about the Holy Spirit. The topic of the Holy Spirit shouldn’t be controversial, but yet it seems like it is. I think this stems from a lack of clarity in our own understanding, beliefs and communication about the Holy Spirit. It’s our … Continue reading Pentecost Sunday

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Then and Now – 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon Interrupted https://open.spotify.com/episode/57udbRUgvKzE2w5wZxa0wH?si=mB7Krj6fR0aKodFitnaTpg I started working on a different sermon and sermon series this week. Perhaps we will pick that up next week, but as it happens sometimes: I come back to a sermon idea, come back to my notes and it just stops gelling. I have forced themes a few times enough to know … Continue reading Then and Now – 1 Corinthians 13

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Key Quality of Motherhood

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GkEo5qVVhXM1FBmSWyVXi?si=IqOfIp39TAa69fjaXwtnXg The Key Quality This today, we celebrate Mothers. Mothers in all walks of life. Some are later in life with grown children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Other moms are preparing to have their first child, with so much anticipation and excitement of what’s ahead of them. As I thought about bringing a Mother’s … Continue reading Key Quality of Motherhood

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Only a Servant

Prophets in all generations hold a solemn duty: relay the Word of the Lord. But what happens when a prophet shares his own advice? Might someone think it was prophecy? In this final message in the series about spotting True and False Prophets, we look once again at the "Signs of Prophet Ability" and see when the Bible says about Nathan, prophet to King David and King Solomon. I conclude this message with a timely warning about ministerial accountability and transparency, (spoiler alert: we should have it.)

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Relatable, Confusing, & True – Easter 2026

The story of the Resurrection of Jesus, that which we especially commemorate during the season known as Easter, can make us feel a great many things. We may be reminded of the sorrow and loss of a loved one, much like Jesus' friends and family felt at his crucifixion and burial. We may be confused by this story, because grief for the loss of Jesus is short lived: He didn't stay dead. Either way we are confronted with the reality that the resurrection is true, with many evidences pointing to the affirmative. The question we need to ask ourselves is, "What am I going to do in light of the Resurrection?"

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Triumphal Entry & Disappointing Destination

When you watch a parade, where do you watch from? The Beginning? The Middle, where most of the big performances happen? What about the end of the parade? In Zechariah 9 we get a picture of God's plan, The King who would come showing his strength through peace. In Mark 11 we see Jesus fulfilling the prophecy, and many cheering Him on...until they didn't. What happens when the Triumphal Entry has a disappointing destination?

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The Road to Salvation

Who is God and how can I know him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dpVDiqmOHJlT6rUB6Wh3B?si=rZmKDqNIRTy3itHlwbzJ4g This is not my typical message. Many, if not all of those in our church are long standing Christians. We might take this for granted as we talk about things in small group, give sermons from the pulpit, or sing the songs we sing in … Continue reading The Road to Salvation