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Travis Scholl
Travis Scholl
08/28/22

Epistle: Philemon 1-21 (Pentecost 13: Series C)

Love bids us to choose life, always life, because the love of Jesus has already set us free for a life beyond our wildest imagination.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
12/16/21

The Christmas Gift Phobia

We don’t have to worry about deserving, earning, or reciprocating his gifts. Our Lord doesn’t give us what we deserve. We are given what he deserves, what Jesus has won for us.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/21/21

Gospel: Luke 19:28-40 (Advent 1: Series C)

The oddness of this moment, at the beginning of Advent, is God’s way of saying, “The reason I’m here...”
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/16/21

How to Be Human Again

Jesus Christ is our peace because he doesn't criticize us. He declares us freed from our perceptions to accept the truth about ourselves.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
01/20/21

Scripture Speaks with an Accent

The accent of Scripture emphasized that Christ is for you. Yes, you. He’s not for the perfect people of our imaginations. He’s not just for Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, or Paul. Christ is also for you.
Sarah Crowder
Sarah Crowder
08/14/20

Unity in the Lord's Prayer

Saying the words of the prayer together meant that if my voice became too weak or shaky, other voices would be around to support and continue the message.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
08/07/20

Released from Double Jeopardy

He will plead guilty on our behalf, and suffer the death sentence in our place.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
02/17/20

Old Testament: Exodus 28:8-18 (Transfiguration; Series A)

Because God makes the rules He is free to break them when He chooses, however, God only breaks His own rules on the side of grace!
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/10/19

The Good News That We Can't Save Ourselves

Most days, we're not okay. We're not good enough, strong enough, or "Christian" enough.
David Rufner
David Rufner
11/27/17

This Repairing of Eden

Jesus loves His church. He cleans her up. He takes her as His own. And He leads her.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/11/16

Some of the Best People Are Not Christians

Christians are Christians not because of anything that they have done but because of everything Christ has done for them.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/14/16

Your Own Personal Bible—And Other Insanities

We treat the Scriptures as if they’re our literary property to toy with as we please.
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