Sermon Archives
Miss a Sunday or simply need a reminder of a breakthrough faith moment? Check out our archives below – now in audio or video format.
audio (via our podcast)
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video
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Thanksgiving Service, Thursday, November 22, 2018
Practicing gratitude involves putting aside the worries of tomorrow that are distracting us from the joys of today.
When grief builds a wall
The first chapter of Samuel gives an intimate view of a married couple burdened with the pain of infertility. Faithfully they walk with the unsettled ache of grief and, in doing so, help us reflect on what to do in times when we or someone we love is deeply grieving.
Belonging with, not belonging to
Explore what it means to “belong with” God and with others in relationships and communities like Christ Church as we delve into the Book of Ruth. Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17.
The Most Important Thing
In this Bible study style sermon, Jesus, a skilled debater whose techniques would fit right in with political debates today, reminds us of what the most important thing is even in contentious times.
Be God’s instrument of healing in this world
In a world in need of healing, we can start with ourselves but ultimately our healing depends on helping others be healed. God calls us to bring ourselves to Jesus for healing and to reach out to those on the margins, in grief, in pain, or with other needs, to bring them to Jesus for healing as well.
How God Answers the Unanswerable
In the Old Testament story of Job, God responds to the perennial question – why do the good and faithful suffer? Perhaps it is not the response, but that God responds that is the answer.
The Stumbling Block of Wealth
When Jesus encounters the rich man yearning for eternal life, he sees a man whose wealth has blinded him to looking beyond himself. Jesus invites us to live another way.
Jesus’ Intentions for Significant Relationships
Jesus’ teachings on divorce and remarriage can seem harsh. How do we hear Jesus’ intentions for our most significant relationships?
The Farcical Comedy of Esther
With the backdrop of the past week in Washington (Ford/Kavanaugh hearings), the story of Esther resonates in a myriad of ways and leaves us with the question – “for just such a time as this” what do we do?
Bring your hard questions to God
We have faith struggles and life struggles. In the midst of all this, do we bring our hard questions to God or do we stay silent like the disciples? (Mark 9:30-37)