New Birth
Message Title: New BirthTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 1:17-23Scripture Reading: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35Focus: Peter calls his audience to live their New Life in Christ. Function: To engage in a heart transformation not legalistic rule following. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm…
Who Are You Looking For?
Message Title: Who Are You Looking For? Theme: SeekingSeason: EASTERMain Text: John 20:1-18Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-6RCL Scripture: *Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10Focus: Mary discovers the empty tomb and is the first to witness the resurrected Jesus. Function: To release the image of…
Good Friday ’23
CONCLUSION: Jesus went from being arrested in the middle of the night to being crucified in the middle of the day to in the tomb by night. Similar to Maundy Thursday, tonight, we leave in the middle of something.
Where Are You Headed?
Message Title: Where Are You Headed?Theme: SeekingSeason: HOLY WEEKMain Text: Matthew 21:1-11Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a;RCL Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54Focus: Jesus enters Jerusalem during Passover.Function: To consider the box we place our Messiah into because of our own expectations and ideas. Other Notes:…
Will You Give Me A Drink?
Message Title: Will you give me a drink?Theme: SeekingSeason: LentMain Text: Exodus 17:1-7Scripture Reading: John 4:5-42RCL Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42Focus: God offers water.Function: To consider the intersection between our needs and hospitality. Other Notes: *sanctified art curriculum; Pack a Pew Sunday; Noodle Dinner; Baptism class – 2 readers SCRIPTURE READING:…
How Do We Begin Again?
Message Title: How do we begin again?Theme: SeekingSeason: LentMain Text: Genesis 12:1-4a;Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17RCL Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9Focus: Abram and Nicodemus are asked to start again.Function: To consider God’s trustworthiness in the midst of stepping into the unknown.Other Notes: COMMUNION, *sanctified art curriculum, BAPTISM CLASS…
Who Will You Listen To?
Message Title: Who Will You Listen To?Theme: SeekingSeason: LENTMain Text: Genesis 2:15-17;Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11RCL Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11Focus: When given the choice, Jesus chooses God while Adam & Eve choose the tempter.Function: To step into this season seeking God. Other Notes: *sanctified art curriculum, BAPTISM CLASS SCRIPTURE READING:…
Glowing Revelations
Message Title: Glowing RevelationsTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: Epiphany – Transfiguration SundayMain Text: Exodus 24:12-18;Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9RCL Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9Focus: God makes a covenant with his people that impacts every aspect of life. Function: To use our bodies to glorify God.Other: Business meeting after church, Ash Wed…
Revelations of Life
Message Title: Revelations of LifeTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Deuteronomy 30:15-20;Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-37RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37Focus: Moses calls for Israel to embrace God’s commands and live.Function: To choose the Giver of Life through intentional practice of faith. Other Notes: VALENTINE’S DAYBlessed Be the Tie: “Blest…
Revealing a Heart Transformation
Message Title: Revealing a heart transformationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EPIPHANYMain Text: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12);Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20RCL Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10);1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20Focus: God’s people are called out on their manipulation tactics. Function: To embrace our role as God’s people because God is good, not because we gain a reward.Other Notes:…
Flipped Revelations
Message Title: Flipped RevelationsTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Micah 6:1-8;Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12RCL Scripture: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12Focus: God’s kingdom does not operate like the world’s kingdom.Function: To live in the upside-down kingdom.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain. He…
Revelation of Liberation
Message Title: Revelation of LiberationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Isaiah 9:1-4Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-23RCL Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23Focus: God’s design liberates His people. Function: To participate in shattering yokes. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4:12-23 2 Now when Jesus heard that John was arrested, he went to Galilee. 13 He left…
Revelations of Salvation
Message Title: Revelations of SalvationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Isaiah 49:1-7;Scripture Reading: John 1:29-42RCL Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42Focus: God promises to not give up on Israel.Function: To claim Jesus.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: John 1:29-42 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of…
The Baptism of Jesus
Message Title: The Baptism of JesusTheme: BaptismSeason: EPIPHANYMain Text: Matthew 3:13-17Scripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43RCL Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17Focus: Jesus is baptized.Function: To make a decision about our relationship with Jesus. SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 10:34-43 34 Peter said, “I really am learning that God doesn’t show partiality to one group of people…
Tiny Baby, Enormous Gift
Message Title: Tiny Baby, Enormous GiftTheme: CHRISTMAS SUNDAY!Season: CHRISTMAS 1Main Text:Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 98; Luke 1:46-55; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:1-14; Titus 2:11-14; Titus 3:4-7; Hebrews 1:1-4RCL Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14, (15-20); Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20; Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12); John…
Advent 4: peace
Message Title: Advent 4: PeaceTheme: peaceSeason: ADVENTMain Text: AllScripture Reading: AllRCL Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25Focus: Jesus coming restores life.Function: To acknowledge the death and decay we carry while ask God to restore us.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING 1: Isaiah 7:10-16 READER: JOSH Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a…
Advent 3- Joy
Message Title: Advent 3- Joy “Gaudete Sunday”Theme: O Come EmmanuelSeason: ADVENTMain Text: allScripture Reading: AllRCL Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11Focus: God’s promises are good for humanity and creation. Function: To embrace joy this season through the little things. Other Notes: CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TONIGHT AT 6:30PM! – NEED A READER! SCRIPTURE READING…
Advent 2: Love
Message Title: Advent Week 2: LoveTheme: O Come EmmanuelSeason: ADVENTMain Text: AllScripture Reading: AllRCL Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12Focus: God folded His love for creation into the design.Function: To embrace advent by living God’s love in our hearts and lives.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING 1: Isaiah 11:1-10 READER: BO JOSH A…
Strength from the Shepherd
Message Title: Strength from the Shepherd Theme: Strength Through Trials Season: ordinary time Main Text: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79 **; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 Focus: God is the Good Shepherd. Function: To distinguish the Good Shepherd from the false shepherds and trust in the guidance of the Good…
Strength to Say I’m Wrong
Message Title: Strength to Say I’m WrongTheme: Strength Through TrialsSeason: ordinary timeMain Text: Malachi 4:1-2aScripture Reading: Isaiah 12RCL Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12 **; Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19Focus: Israel refuses to take ownership for their wrongdoings and instead blame God. Function: To create a habit of recognizing when we are…
Come On God, I’m Exhausted!
Message Title: Come On God, I’m Exhausted!Theme: Strength Through TrialsSeason: Ordinary timeMain Text: Haggai 1:15b-2:9Scripture Reading: Psalm 98RCL Scripture: Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; Psalm 98; Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38Focus: Haggai shares God’s words of perspective with Israel. Function: To grow the habit of turning to God first when…
A Song of Forgiveness
Message Title: A Song of ForgivenessTheme: Songs, Poetry, & PsalmsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Psalm 119:137-144 OR Psalm 32:1-7Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10RCL Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10-18; Psalm 32:1-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10Focus: David seeks forgiveness because of conviction through God’s Word.Function: To consider apologies, forgiveness, and making things right with God…
A Song of Darkness
Message Title: A Song of DarknessTheme: Songs, Poetry, & PsalmsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Psalm 119:97-104 & Psalm 121Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8Focus: The psalmists turn to God for stability in uncertain times.Function: To embrace our moments of darkness as opportunities for growth. Other…
A Song of Celebration
Message Title: A Song of CelebrationTheme: Songs, Poetry, & PsalmsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Psalm 66:1-12 OR Psalm 111;Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-12; 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19Focus: The Psalmists HAD to celebrate God after witnessing God’s good works.Function: To find our reasons and methods for…
A Song of Anger
Message Title: A Song of AngerTheme: Songs, Poetry, & PsalmsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Psalm 37:1-9 & 137Scripture Reading: Luke 17:5-10RCL Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6; Lamentations 3:19-26 or Psalm 137; Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 ; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10Focus: The Psalms reflect anger and jealousy towards Israel’s enemies. Function: To know God can handle our emotions…
Influence of Contentment
Message Title: Influence of ContentmentTheme: Paul’s InfluenceSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-19Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31Focus: Paul closes his letter to Timothy with a reminder to live content and generous. Function: To give generously while pursuing contentment and…
The Influence of Christian Hope
Message Title: The Influence of Christian HopeTheme: Paul’s InfluenceSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7;Scripture Reading: Luke 16:1-13RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13Focus: Paul instructs Timothy on how to engage with the culture at Ephesus and remain in the Gospel. Function: To shift our focus and…
The Influence of a Changed Mind
Message Title: The Influence of a Changed MindTheme: Paul’s InfluenceSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10Focus: Paul was the 1 sheep that Jesus left the 99 to rescue from himself. Function: To humbly open ourselves up to…
Influencing Liberation
Message Title: Influencing LiberationTheme: Paul’s InfluenceSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Philemon 1:1-21Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25-33RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Deuteronomy 30:15-20;Psalm 1; Philemon 1:1-21; Luke 14:25-33Focus: Paul used his influence to help liberate an enslaved man.Function: To embrace our role in mercy.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. Turning…
Faith in Surplus
Message Title: Faith in SurplusTheme: FaithSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Scripture Reading: Luke 14:1, 7-14RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Sirach 10:12-18 or Proverbs 25:6-7; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14Focus: Faith requires hospitality with genuine motivations.Function: To celebrate our blessings and surplus without holding onto them like a security blanket.…
Faith Without Control
Message Title: Faith Without ControlTheme: FaithSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Hebrews 12:18-29;Scripture Reading: Luke 13:10-17 Jesus is lord of sabbath (he is the priest)RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17Focus: God is in charge of creation’s cleansing & restoration. Function: To release our need to control the Gospel and…
Faith in Persecution
Message Title: Faith in PersecutionTheme: FaithSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Hebrews 11:29-12:2; (we are not persecuted)Scripture Reading: Luke 12:49-56RCL Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Jeremiah 23:23-29;Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56Focus: God’s faithful servants were steadfast regardless of their circumstance.Function: To embrace the uncomfortable messiness of faith and walking the redemption journey.Other Notes: faith practiced…
Faith in Waiting
Message Title: Faith in WaitingTheme: FaithSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16Scripture Reading: Genesis 15:1-6RCL Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40Focus: Abraham had faith in God to fulfill God’s promises.Function: To release our need to be people of certainty in stoic answers and find the…
The Value of a Label
Message Title: The Value of a LabelTheme: Active FaithSeason: EasterMain Text: *Acts 9:36-43;Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30RCL Scripture: *Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30Focus: Faith in Jesus is more about actions than words. Function: To put our actions where our words are by holding nothing back in our faith for Christ. Other Notes: MOTHER’S…
The Blind Side- Turn the Other Cheek
Message Title: The Blind Side- Turn the Other CheekTheme: Active FaithSeason: EasterMain Text: *Acts 9:1-20Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19RCL Scripture: *Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19Focus: God doesn’t give up. Function: to find pathways for restoration, redemption, and reconciliation that are guided by God’s Spirit. Other Notes: COMMUNION SUNDAY| STORIES OF ACTIVE FAITH…
Can A Story Change Your Life?
Message Title: Can A Story Change Your Life?Theme: Active Faith (St francis quote about preaching the gopsel at all times)Season: EasterMain Text: *Acts 5:27-32;Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31RCL Scripture: *Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31Focus: The knowledge of the Resurrected Jesus is transformative. Function: To align our priorities and loyalties with Christ…
Easter Sunday
Message Title:Theme: EasterSeason: EasterMain Text: All Scripture ReadingsScripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12RCL Scripture: *Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12Focus: Jesus resurrected for all people to be invited to the family of God. Function: To be…
Good Friday
Welcome & Instructions: Thank you for joining us this evening. Our previous gathering was last night for Maundy Thursday where we left the place in candle light. Tonight, the room will get even darker. Readers will come and read a passage then extinguish candles.The room will grow dark as we progress through the story of…
Maundy Thursday
Message Title: Maundy ThursdayTheme: Holy WeekSeason: LentRCL Scripture: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35Focus: The actions we engage in tonight are rooted in the history and promises of God. Function: To find new connections in Communion and Washings. Other Notes: Setting: In the fellowship hall, the lights…
Palm Sunday
Message Title:Theme: Holy WeekSeason: Palm SundayMain Text: Luke 19:28-40Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Isaiah 50:4-9aRCL Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Luke 19:28-40; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49; Philippians 2:5-11Focus: Jesus enters Jerusalem and God keeps God’s promises. Function: To form a celebratory heart for Holy Week. Other Notes:…
Labels and Identities
Message Title: Labels and IdentitiesTheme: A Season for GrowingSeason: LentMain Text: Philippians 3:4b-14Scripture Reading: John 12:1-8RCL Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8Focus: Christ is the foundation of our identity.Function: To redefine the labels we use to build our identity and our mission.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: John 12:1-8 Six days before Passover, Jesus…
A Bee By Any Other Name Would Sting
Message Title: A Bee By Any Other Name Would StingTheme: A Season of GrowingSeason: LentMain Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 RCL Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Focus: The blessing of being in the family of God transforms our behavior. Function: To recognize our role as ambassadors NOT…
Fancy Words & Family Trees
Message Title: Fancy Words & Family Trees Theme: A Season of Growing Season: Lent Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-9 RCL Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 Focus: Jesus and Paul want to see people transformed by their faith. Function: To release our grip on heritage or fancy prayers…
Can new life grow from ashes? – Ash Wednesday
Opening Song: Great Are You Lord by All Sons & Daughters Closing Song: Dry Bones by Lauren Daigle Message Title: Can new life grow from ashes? Theme: Ash WednesdaySeason: LentMain Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14Scripture Reading: invite others to read as a spiritual practice this weekRCL Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10;…
When Opposites Repel
Message Title: When Opposites Repel Theme: A Season of GrowthSeason: LentMain Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1;Scripture Reading: Luke 13:31-35;RCL Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35; Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)Focus: Paul and Jesus test the allegiance of their audience. Function: To choose to align ourselves with God or to align ourselves with the world.Other Notes:…
Do the Roots Run Deep?
Message Title: Do the Roots Run Deep?Theme: Lent: A Season of GrowingSeason: LentMain Text: Romans 10:8b-13Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1-13RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13Focus: Paul coaches the romans to root their faith in belief in Jesus.Function: To take time to remember WHY we believe in Jesus. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING:…
Is It Contagious?
Message Title: Is It Contagious? Theme: TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY Season: Epiphany Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Scripture Reading: All RCL Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 Focus: Paul connects Moses’ transfiguration with our faith transformation. Function: to open ourselves up to the transformation possibilities brought from a relationship with God through spiritual…
It’s Alive!
Message Title: It’s Alive!Theme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians seriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50;Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-38RCL Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38Focus: Paul speaks of the resurrection of our bodies.Function: To allow questions to remain unanswered while being filled with a focus on our…
Memories of Hope
Message Title: Memories of HopeTheme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians seriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20;Scripture Reading: Luke 6:17-26RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26Focus: Paul connects the Gospel message with the Christian hope of resurrection.Function: To return the focus of our hope on the resurrection.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Luke…
Our Response to The Gift
Message Title: (titled post-preaching) Our Response to The Gift Theme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians series Season: Epiphany Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11 RCL Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13); Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Focus: Paul reclarifies the Gospel to the Corinthians. Function: To respond to the Gospel with…
All You Need is Love
Message Title: All You Need is LoveTheme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians seriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13;Scripture Reading: Luke 4:21-30RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30Focus: Paul instructs the Corinthians to use their gifts through LOVE. Function: To filter our thoughts and actions through God’s love.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING:…
The Spiritual Gift Hokey Pokey
Message Title: The Spiritual Gift Hokey PokeyTheme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians seriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a;Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-21RCL Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21Focus: Paul discusses the value of each person exercising their gifts in their unique role.Function: To discover where our gifts and passions…
Does this Gift have a Return Policy?
Message Title: Does this Gift have a Return Policy?Theme: “Here Is the Church” 1 Corinthians seriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11;Scripture Reading: John 2:1-11RCL Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11Focus: we all receive spiritual giftsFunction: to use our gifts, skills, and passions to point to JesusOther Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: John 2:1-11…
The Original Flavor
Message Title: The Original FlavorTheme: Baptism of JesusSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Acts 8:14-17Scripture Reading: ALLRCL Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22Focus: God claims us not just through waters but also through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Function:To learn some basics about baptism, consider baptism or ‘remember’ our baptism.Other Notes: introduction to…
Welcome to the Family
Message Title: Welcome to the FamilyTheme: Christian 101Season: 12 Days of ChristmasMain Text: John 1: 10-18Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14;RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14; ; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:(1-9), 10-18Focus: Jesus is God incarnate who came to earth to adopt all.Function: To recognize there isn’t a chosen race but the family of God.Other Notes: Communion…
Living Out the Plan
Message Title: Living out the PlanTheme: back to basicsSeason: AdventMain Text: allScripture Reading: allRCL Scripture: Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55Focus: Multiple prophetic voices point to Jesus as the plan for restoration.Function:To shape our lives as prophetic voices pointing towards Christ. Other Notes: INTRODUCTION: New Beginnings— Previously: ice breakers (benefit of being a…
One True King!
11/21/2021 Message Title: One True King!Theme: CHRIST THE KING SUNDAYSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: John 18:33-37Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7;RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18); John 18:33-37; Revelation 1:4b-8Focus: Jesus is the one True King!Function: To reject powers, authorities, companies that claim Jesus’ endorsement.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Samuel 23:1-7…
The Reconciliation Plan
Message Title: The Reconciliation PlanTheme: Back to basicsSeason: AdventMain Text: allScripture Reading: allRCL Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18Focus: God’s plans are of reconciliation.Function: To put our actions where our mouth is.Other Notes: to include all creation; to be humble hearts acting on Gods love, NOT judging the worthiness of others INTRODUCTION:…
My Place in the Plan
We did not get a video this week, however, we have a recording on FB. 12-5-2021 Message Title: My Place in the PlanTheme: Back to basicsSeason: AdventMain Text: allScripture Reading: allRCL Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6Focus: The role of God’s people in The Plan is participation.Function: to serve, love, and spread…
The Big Plan
Message Title: The Big PlanTheme: Back to the BasicsSeason: Advent 1RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36Focus: Christmas isn’t about a baby, it’s about a Savior fulfilling God’s plan.Function: To prepare our hearts for the fulfillment of that plan and actively wait, living faithfully.Other Notes: God wants all creation restored (think…
Not The King
Message Title: Not the KingTheme: ThronesSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Mark 13:1-8Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 or Daniel 12:1-3 or 1 Samuel 2:1-10** Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 Mark 13:1-8Focus: Jesus warns his disciples to not be led astray by false teachers.Function: To raise caution towards our allegiances and loyalties by…
The Hallmark Original
Message Title: The Hallmark OriginalTheme: RuthSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Ruth 1:1-18Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:11-14RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 or Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 119:1-8 or Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34Focus: The story of Ruth is first and foremost the story of love between Naomi & Ruth.Function: To develop friendships and relationships that will encourage your growth as…
Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Message Title: Open Mouth, Insert FootTheme: In Our SorrowsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Job 42:1-6, 10Scripture Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28RCL Scripture: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 or Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) or Psalm 126 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52Focus: Job responds to God with faith and humility.Function: To find our own humility in suffering or prosperity, leaving the justice to…
GOD EXPLAIN YOURSELF!
Message Title: GOD EXPLAIN YOURSELF! Theme: In Our Sorrows Season: Ordinary Main Text: Job 38:1-7, 34-41 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 RCL Scripture: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) or Isaiah 53:4-12 Psalm 91:9-16 or Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 Focus: God responds to Job’s questions without justifying himself. Function: To stop justifying God’s action in…
Stage Left is Satan?!
Message Title: Stage Left is Satan?!Theme: In Our SorrowsSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12RCL Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24 or Job 1:1, 2:1-10 Psalm 8 or Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16Focus: Job is a parable told through two vantage points.Function: To reframe our brains about the Parable of Job and consider…
Mama’s Wisdom
Message Title: Mama’s WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Proverbs 31:10-31Scripture Reading: James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8;RCL Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31; Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 1; Psalm 54; James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37Focus: A mother reflects to her son about a wise partner.Function: To celebrate the wise people in our lives and to pursue…
A Lady’s Wisdom
Message Title: A Lady’s WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Proverbs 1:20-33Scripture Reading: James 3:1-12RCL Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33 or Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 19 or Psalm 116:1-9 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38Focus: Proverbs opens with an image of wisdom depicted as a woman.Function: To accept God’s invitation into a fuller life.Other Notes: HOMECOMING & COMMUNION Homecoming…
Praising Wisdom
Post-Preaching Notes: I preached off of a simple outline this week. I knew what I wanted to say but didn’t write it all down because *excuses* the video has much more details than the notes. Message Title: Praising WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Psalm 146Scripture Reading: James 2:1-17RCL Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23;…
The Beauty of Wisdom
Message Title: The Beauty of WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Song of Solomon 2Scripture Reading: James 1:17-27RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23Focus: The book Song of Songs shows the beauty of life as a form of wisdom.Function: To remember…
Season Finale
Message Title: Season FinaleTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20RCL Scripture: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 or 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 or Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69Focus: Solomon builds the templeFunction: To become a listening people who walk with intention, guided by God’s spirit.Other…
The Beginning of a New Era
8/15/2021 Message Title: The Beginning of a New EraTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary DaysMain Text: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20RCL Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 or Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 111 or Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58Focus: David dies and Solomon inherits the monarchy. Function: To acknowledge the faith legacy we inherit…
Don’t Trust the Narrator
Post preaching: I was quite sick while preaching this week. In hindsight, I should have called in pulpit supply. Let this be a lesson to any other preachers out there–take the rest day. **The Sermon will contain a brief moment of sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message…
Pt 2 Bathsheba’s Pain
**The Sermon will contain some sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message Title: Pt 2 Bathsheba’s PainTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13aScripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians…
The Beginning of David’s Fall Pt 1
**The Sermon will contain some sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message Title: The Beginning of David’s Fall Pt 1Theme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 14 or Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians…
The Roommate
Message Title: The RoommateTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-14aScripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a or Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 or Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56Focus: David intends to make God a home but God has other plans.Function: To turn our intentions for (insert thing) towards God’s intentions…
Lost & Found
Message Title: Lost & Found Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Time Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 24; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Focus: David moves the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. Function: To express gratitude for the…
The Weird Thing About Grief
Message Title: The Weird Thing About Grief Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Main Text: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 130; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 Focus: David grieves two deaths. Function: To talk about our interaction with death…
Who Wrote This Script
6/20/2021 Message Title: Who Wrote This Script? Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: ordinary time Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 or 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49; Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Psalm 9:9-20; Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Focus: David…
Comparison is a Thief
6/6/2021 Message Title: Comparison is a Thief Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Time Main Text: 1 Samuel 8 (Israel demands a king/Saul) Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) or Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130 or Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Focus: Israel demands a king…
Is this Doctrine a Deal Breaker?
5/30/2021 Reflection: This sermon was a combo breaker. I did not create a full manuscript this time. I read commentaries. I listened to podcasts. I discussed the details with a few people and finalized my outline . I then preached with an outline. Message Title: Is this Doctrine a Deal Breaker?Theme: TrinitySeason: ordinary timeMain Text:…
Mother Tongues & Tongues of Fire
Post-preaching reflection: I rewrote this sermon three times. When I first started, it was very academic and focused on ‘facts’ about the Spirit. The irony of not speaking spiritual truth about the Spirit on Pentecost was not lost on me. I took more time to spiritually reflect and the sermon adapted…. and adapted again. I…
The Word Made Flesh
Message Title: The Word Made FleshTheme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 17:6-19Scripture Reading: Psalm 1RCL Scripture: *Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19Focus: Jesus prays for his disciples.Function: To engage with scripture academically and spiritually.Other Notes: Next week is Pentecost! SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 1 The truly happy person…
What Friends Are For
Message Title: What Friends Are ForTheme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 15:9-17Scripture Reading: Psalm 98RCL Scripture: *Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17Focus: Jesus charges his disciples to act as friends. Function: To engage with the Chosen Family of God rather than divide.Other Notes: Mother’s Day SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm…
Palm Sunday: A Man with The Promised Plan
Message Title: A Man with The Promised PlanTheme: Holy WeekSeason: LentMain Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; 49:1-7; 50:4-9a; 52:13-53:12Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11RCL Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 or Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 or Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)Focus: God promises deliverance through the Suffering Servant of Isaiah.Function: To believe in…
WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat?)
originally preached on 4/18/2021 Message Title: WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat?)Theme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: Luke 24:36b-48Scripture Reading: Psalm 4RCL Scripture: *Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48Focus: The resurrected Jesus reveals the truth through a snack. Function: To look for the physical redemption of creation and not just…
Prunes or Pruned?
Message Title: Prunes or Pruned?Theme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 15:1-8Scripture Reading: Psalm 22:25-31RCL Scripture: *Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8Focus: Jesus uses an analogy to prepare his disciples for his absence.Function: To reflect on the fruitfulness of our lives and prune off things that don’t help us…
Maundy Thursday
April 1, 2021 at 6:30pm Instructions: sit in your quarantine groups. These are people you’re comfortable sharing food with, hugging, and sharing conversation. We will participate in the Maundy Thursday story together not only in action but in conversation. To get us started, I invite you to go around your table (introduce yourself if needed)…
Good Friday: Campfire Conversations of Grief
April 2nd, 2021 at 6:30pm Focus: Telling stories of grief, loss, and survival in many forms to connect to the Good Friday story. Function: To know that God understands our grief and loss and find comfort in sharing our stories with the ones we love. (That people feel space to grieve and know that God…
Easter Sunday: Unlikely Voices
Message Title: Unlikely VoicesTheme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EASTER!Main Text: John 20:1-18Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24RCL Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-8Focus: Women were the first to witness the resurrectionFunction: To realize that God can use me and join the celebration of hope.Other Notes:…
Is Christianity Stuck in the Past?
Message Title: Is Christianity stuck in the Past?Theme: Record Breakers & RedemptionSeason: LentMain Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34;Scripture Reading: John 12:20-33RCL Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33Focus: God establishes a new covenant with his people.Function: To see the complexity of our faith and In the midst of our convictions, we can…
Promise Breakers & Weird Record Makers
Message Title: Promise Breakers & Weird Record MakersTheme: Record Breakers & RedemptionSeason: LentMain Text: Numbers 21:4-9Scripture Reading: John 3:14-21RCL Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21Focus: God keeps God’s promisesFunction: To stop wishing for Egypt and look forward to breaking cycles by stepping forward with GodOther Notes: Guinness Records in Indiana https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2014/10/09/guiness-book-world-records-hoosiers/16960841/…
Laws Made To Be Broken
Message Title: Laws Made to Be BrokenTheme: Record Breakers & RedemptionSeason: LentMain Text: Exodus 20:1-17;Scripture Reading: John 2:13-22RCL Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22Focus: God makes a covenant with Israel through Moses.Function: To separate ourselves from the legalism of religion and enter into the spiritual journey of a faith focused on…
Fancy Titles & Big Gestures
Message Title: Fancy Titles & Big GesturesTheme: Record Breakers & RedemptionSeason: LentMain Text: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16Scripture Reading: Mark 8:31-38RCL Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9Focus: God makes a covenant with Abram & Sarai and seals it with a sign.Function: To return God’s commitment with a commitment of our…
Does God Break Promises?
Message Title: Does God Break Promises?Theme: Record Breakers & RedemptionSeason: LentMain Text: Genesis 9:8-17Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-15RCL Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15Focus: God makes a covenant with all creation through Noah.Function: To set our minds for the season of lent and a renewed dependance on God.Other Notes: Guinness Records in…
Jesus Gets A Makeover
Originally Preached on Feb 14th, 2021 Message Title: Jesus Gets a MakeoverTheme: Flopped Inventions & New DiscoveriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Mark 9:2-10Scripture Reading: Psalm 50:1-6RCL Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9Focus: Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, & John.Function: To acknowledge how we have changed the image of Jesus & Christianity…
God Invented Rest
Message Title: God Invented RestTheme: Flopped Inventions & New DiscoveriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Mark 1:29-39Scripture Reading: Psalm 147:1-11, 20cRCL Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39Focus: Amid Jesus’ ministry, he took time to rest.Function: To accept the gift of rest and find time to recharge our own metaphorical batteries.Other Notes: Alfred L…
Can We Really Know?
Service originally recorded on 1/24/2021 Message Title: Can We Really Know?Theme: Flopped Inventions & New DiscoveriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Mark 1:14-20Scripture Reading: Psalm 62:5-12RCL Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20Focus: Mark depicts Jesus calling his first disciples different from John’s Gospel.Function: To find peace in the exploration of scripture by acknowledging…
A Message from Beyond — quarantined service
Service from 1/31/2021: I was contact traced during COVID and required to stay home for 10 days (incubation time) until I could test negative. This service was broadcast on Facebook live from my home. Message Title: A Message from BeyondTheme: Flopped Inventions & New DiscoveriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Mark 1:21-28Scripture Reading: Psalm 111RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20;…
Illuminated Discoveries
Message Title: Illuminated DiscoveriesTheme: Flopped Inventions & New DiscoveriesSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: John 1:43-51Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20); Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51Focus: Nathaniel, the skeptic, becomes a disciple of Jesus.Function: To review the changes of the church over time and recognize the dawn of change to come.Other…
Meriah J Tigner 