Sharing in the Life of Jesus
In his sermon on John 6:35,41-51, the Rev. Juan Huertas says, Those of us who claim Christ as our Lord find ourselves being fed by Christ's own presence, and it is in that feeding that we are participants in the divine life.
In Repair
The Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles suggests that Paul's teaching in Ephesians 4:1-16 can lead us into experiencing our churches as a safe place where a Spirit-fueled give and take in life can occur, where we can equip and encourage one another to stretch and grow in our faith, repair our brokenness, and restore our lives.
Our Vast and Loving God
The Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles explores Ephesians 3:14-21 and finds that many of us have a limited understanding of who God is and how God works in our lives. But Paul's prayer here can guide us into relationship with our vast and loving God.
An Invitation You Will Not Want to Refuse
In this high-tech world, hearing Jesus' invitation to "come away and rest for a while" is very appealing. The Rev. Canon David Lovelace explains why that is so important and how we can experience more spiritual connectedness with ourselves, others, and the planet.
David's Dance
In her sermon on 2 Samuel 6, the Rev. Beth Birkholz explains that the realization of God's presence and power has to do with respect, but also rejoicing--and David felt compelled to dance before God in joy.
Buying the Ticket
In Mark 6:1-13, the Rev. Anthony Robinson points out that Jesus experiences failure in his hometown, but those he sends out two by two to minister achieve success, and draws illuminating conclusions about this contrast for our life.
Taking Jesus Seriously
The Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway takes a look at the story within the story of Mark 5:21-43, and discovering that God has a way of transforming dismissive laughter into tears of joy, and skepticism into speechless amazement.
Does Jesus Care?
In his sermon on Mark 4:35-41, the Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway says the disciples do not yet understand that the one who loves them is Lord, not only of their lives but even the wind and waves. Jesus cares, but that doesn't mean we won't go through stormy times.
Street Preaching
The Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell suggests that we can learn a lot about how we communicate the Good News in our culture by studying how the Apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians in ancient Greece about their "unknown god."
A Good Church Fight
The Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell reveals that Acts 15 offers a model for conflict resolution, and it’s marked by respect, welcome, honesty, and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit.
The Start of the Trail
The Rev. Dr. Tom Long says the doctrine of the Trinity is like a trail in a deep and mysterious forest called the life of God, and if we walk this trail we’ll discover something of what God is truly like in all of God’s beauty and wildness and splendor.
What's the Gift?
As the church celebrates Pentecost, the Rev. Dr. Tom Long helps us grasp what the gift of the Holy Spirit really means in our lives and in our churches today.
This Prayer That Won't Let Me Go
The Rev. Tom Brackett reflects on Jesus' prayer for his disciples in John 17, and what he gleans from it regarding the work of Christ in the world today through the church.
The Holy Spirit as a Pre-Existing Condition
In his sermon on Acts 10:44-48, Pen Peery explores how the Holy Spirit dramatically moved in the early church to expand its boundaries, and shows us how we can open ourselves to the work of the Spirit in the church today.
A Message So Good as to Border on Folly
The Very Rev. Stephen E. Carlsen unpacks the meaning of a well known verse: "God is love." It's a concept we may have become so familiar with that we fail to realize what an astounding and life-changing reality it is.
What's Love Got to Do With It?
In her sermon on 1 John 3:16-24, the Rev. Shari L. Rates shares how the Holy Spirit can work through us to offer God's love to the world.
Serious Stories
The Rev. Dr. Randy Bush focuses on the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus with the disciples in Luke 24, and shows us how the reality of Easter influences every aspect of our life even now.
Missouri, "My Fair Lady," and the Mission of the Church
Just as Missouri is the "Show Me" state, so Thomas sought to see for himself the risen Jesus. In his sermon this week, the Very Rev. Chad Vaughn reveals that doubt is the companion of faith, not its opposite.
Easter Dinner
As we celebrate Easter, the Rev. Bill Carter takes us back to the glorious feast of Isaiah 25:6-9, when God swallows death--which is the astonishing claim of Easter itself.
The Best Things Are Borrowed
In his Palm Sunday sermon, the Rev. Bill Carter notes that Jesus was a borrower, as revealed in his triumphal entry on a borrowed donkey. What does that tell us about our priorities in life?