January 5, 2020
Song 1: The First Noel (151 – verses 1,2,5) Song 2: All Earth Is Waiting (139 – verses 1,3,4) First…
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[/ult_content_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” bg_color_value=”#f1f1ee”][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”50″][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]Song 1: The First Noel (151 – verses 1,2,5) Song 2: All Earth Is Waiting (139 – verses 1,3,4) First…
First Song: Go Tell It on the Mountain (167) Second Song: Angels We Have Heard on High (155) First Reading:…
Matthew 1: 18-25 “Bathsheba” (The scripture is about the birth of Jesus, which will of course be mentioned during the…
1st Song: O Come All Ye Faithful (CH 148) 2nd Song: Joy to the World (CH 143) Candlelighting 3rd Song:…
1st Song: Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates (CH 129) 2nd Song: Angels From the Realm of Glory (CH…
1st Song: come, O Lon Expected Jesus (CH 125) 2nd Song: People Look East (CH 142) Candlelighting 3rd Song: Let…
1st song: Glorious Day (new by Passion) 2nd Song: This I Believe 1st reading: Psalm 100 3rd song: Cannons 2nd…
1st song: 718 Come Ye Thankful People Come 2nd song: Let All Things Now Living 1st reading: Isaiah 12 3rd…
Song #1: 41 Halle Halle Hallelujah Song #2: 595 Be Thou My Vision 1st reading: John 15:1-5 Song 3: 636…
Song #1: “I’m Yours” Song #2: “All the People Said Amen” First Reading: Psalm 137:1-6 Song #3: “Our God Is…
1st song: “Here We Gather as God’s People” (CH 294) 2nd song: “Our God Is Here” Reading: Love is patient;…
Song #1: Forever Song #2: Desert Song Reading #1: Psalm 121 Song #3: Broken Vessels Reading #2: Genesis 32:24-31 Sermon:…
1st reading: “If we are not happy, if we are not peaceful, we cannot share peace and happiness with others,…
Sermon: “Sin Fronteras” First reading: He is all pine and I am apple orchard. My apple trees will never get…
Amos 8:4-7 A Consistent, Persistent Message
Sermon: “Broken and Mended” Scripture: 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 song suggestions: 66 Immortal Invisible God Only Wise 517 Love Divine…
Sermon: “Let Us Be On Our Way” (John 14:25-31)
Hymn sing!
“Demons” (Luke 8:26-39)
“Set Free By Truth” (John 8:31-38)
“Breaking Chains” (Acts 2:1-8)
Sermon: “Sí Se Puede” (Luke 10: 25-37) (focus on how peacemaking is active not passive)
Sermon: “Heiwa” (Mark 12:28-31)
“Agape” (John 13:1-17)
Sermon: “Shalom” (Genesis 27:1-16)
Sermon: Ubuntu (1 Corinthians 12: 1-27)
Sermon: “Aloha” (Luke 14:12-24)
Sermon: “God’s Judgment” (John 20:1-18)
Sermon: “Creation & Crucifixion” ( Luke 19:28-40)
Sermon: “Christ in Us” 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
“Lost” (Numbers 14:1-8)
“Poetic Satisfaction” (Isaiah 55:1-9)
Sermon: “Truth” (Genesis 27: 26-29
Sermon: “Presence” (Luke 4:1-13
Sermon: “Reflection” (Exodus 34:29-35)
Sermon: “Do Unto Others…” (Luke 6:27-38)
Sermon: “Deep Roots” (Jeremiah 17:5-8)
Sermon: “Jesus and KonMari” (Luke 5:1-11)
Sermon: “The Greatest, Most Powerful Gift” (1 Corinthians 13: 1-13)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31 Sermon: “Many Members, One Body”
Scripture: Isaiah 43: 1-7 Sermon: “Breath of God”
Sermon: “Waiting in the Temple” (Luke 2:22-40)
Sermon: “Magnificat” (Luke 1:46-55)
Sermon: “John the Baptist” (Luke 3:7-18)
Sermon: “Preparing Our Hearts” (Luke 21:25-33)
Sermon: “Christ the King” (John 18:33-37)
Sermon: “Birthpangs” (Mark 13: 1-8)
Sermon: “Not Far from God’s Kingdom” (Mark 12:28-34)
“Joy and Sadness” (John 11:32-44)
Sermon: “To See Further” (Mark 10: 46-52)
Sermon: “Giving Up Privilege” (Mark 10: 35-45)
Sermon: “One Petal” (Psalm 22:1-15)
Sermon: “Do Not Stop Them” (Mark 10:13-16)
Sermon: “Tapping into Love ” (Mark 9:38-50)
Sermon: “Soul Rest” (Psalm 116:1-9)
Pastor Danny on vacation
Sermon: “Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment” (James 2:1-17)
Sermon: “Difficult Choices” (John 6: 56-69)
Sermon: “Bread of Life” (John 6:35, 41-51)
Camp Sunday – campers talk about camp.
Sermon: “More About Power” (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Sermon: “Abuse of Power” (2 Samuel 11:1-15)
Sermon: “Learning to See” (Exodus 3:1-8) Note: the scripture reading can end after the phrase “I have come down to…
VBS SUNDAY
Sermon: “No Shipwreck – Just Smooth Sailing” (Mark 6: 7-13) (click scripture to read the passage)
Pastor Danny will be at Loch Leven.
Sermon: “Calm” (Mark 4:35-41)
Sermon: “Do-Over” (1 Samuel 15:34-16:13)
Sermon: “Crazy in Love” (Mark 3: 19b-22) The scripture reading should begin halfway through verse 19, with the words “Then…
Sermon: “Come and See” (John 1:35-46)
Sermon: “Ready or Not” Isaiah 6: 1-8
Sermon: “Made New” Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon: “Micah Calls BS” (Micah 6:6-8)
Sermon: “The Wonder of Creation” (Psalm 104:1-4, 14-24)
Sermon: “Mindful Loving, Heartfelt Thinking” (Philippians 1:3-11)
Sermon: “Peace Be With You” (John 20:19-31)
Sermon: “Where Have They Laid Him?” (John 20:1-18)
Sermon: “Jesus’ Anti-Military Parade” (John 12:12-16) ***click scripture to be taken to the passage 🙂
Sermon: “Receive” (Acts 2: 2-6)
Sermon: “Planted” (John 12:20-26) ***click scripture to be taken directly to the passage 🙂
Sermon: “Look at the Snake” (John 3:14-21)
Habakkuk 2:1-3
Sermon “Overturning Tables” John 2:13-17
Sermon: “Take Up Your Cross” Mark 8:31-38
Sermon: “Facing Temptation” (Mark 1:9-15)
Sermon: “Healed” (Mark 1:29-39)
Sermon: “Trust in the Good News” (Mark 1:14-20)
Sermon: “Pretzel Loop” (Psalm 91)
(Pastor Danny at JanCamp)
Sermon: “Wise Resistance” (Matthew 2:1-12)
Sermon: “Breaking the Silence” (Luke 1:26-38)
Special music Sunday
Sermon: “Taco Cat” (Isaiah 40:1-11)
Sermon: “Mud & Rain” (Isaiah 64:1-12)
Sermon: “Christmas is Coming! But First…” (Luke 1:5-7; 2:1-3)
Sermon: “Gratitude” (Luke 19:1-10)
Sermon: “Rethinking What I Thought I Knew” (Matthew 25:1-13) We think this parable is about five foolish bridesmaids who didn’t…
Sermon: “The Big Picture” Genesis 2: 4b-8; 18 (start halfway through verse 4); Revelation 21:1-4; 22-25
Sermon: “What’s Real, What’s Not” (Ephesians 4:11-15, 25) Zombies, ghouls, vampires… we know such things are not real. Yet too…
Sermon: “To See God” (Exodus 33:12-23) Moses wants assurance from God, and insists on seeing God face-to-face. But he only…
Sermon: “Vineyard of Justice” (Isaiah 5:1-7) God expected justice, but saw bloodshed; God expected righteousness, but heard a cry of…
Sermon: “The Strength We Need” (Judges 6: 11-16) Gideon was hiding in fear when God came to him and declared…
World Communion Sunday Sermon: “Everyone Has a Story” (Matthew 13:10-13)
Sermon: “You’ll Never Know” (Deuteronomy 34: 1-8)
Sermon: “What Belongs to God” (Matthew 22: 15-22)
Sermon: “You’re Invited!” (Matthew 22:1-14) 1. Nothing you did “earned” you your invitation – it’s a gift of grace. 2.…
Sermon: “Carrying Only Love” (Matthew 16: 21-28)
Aloha Shirt Sunday – Our campers & counselors will share stories from camp during worship.
Pastor Danny is away.
Sermon: “You Don’t Have to Wait” (Matthew 4: 12-17)
Sermon: “You Give Them Something to Eat” (Matthew 14: 13-21)
Sermon: “Seeds & Yeast? Really?” (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-48)
VBS SUNDAY
(Pastor Danny away)
Sermon: “The Myth of Abundance” (Exodus 16:1, 13-21) (a sermon about how believers recognize God’s abundance in the world)
Sermon: “Onward Christ’s Disciples” (Isaiah 2:1-5)
Sermon: “Jesus First” (Matthew 10:37-42)
Sermon: “Baptized in the Spirit” (Acts 2:2-4, 14, 17-21) The scripture is as follows: When the day of Pentecost had…
Sermon: “Prayer” (John 17:1-11) A short sermon on how we can pray that God may be glorified in our lives…
Sermon: “Seeing God” (John 4: 1-14)
Sermon: “Good, Not Perfect” (Matthew 9:35-10:8)
Sermon: “Happy” (John 10: 1-10)
Sermon: “Walk Together” (Luke 24: 13-35)
Sermon: “Spiration” (John 20: 19-22) (note: that’s not a typo in the sermon title.)
Sermon: “While It Is Still Dark” (John 20:1-18)
A service filled with music. As this is also the end of our 6-week “spiritual boot camp,” consider the following:…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Hitting the Wall” (Ezekiel 37: 1-14) Lenten Practice: 1. Pray ten minutes each day 2. What…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Well-Defined” (John 9: 1-17) Lenten practice: 1. pray ten minutes each day 2. Read the following…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Hydrate” (John 4: 5-15) Lenten practice: 1. pray ten minutes each day 2. This week, replace…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Starting (Over)” (John 3:1-17) Lenten practice: 1. Continue praying ten minutes each day 2. Learn about…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Warming Up” (Matthew 4: 1-11) Lenten practice: spend ten minutes in prayer each day.
Sermon: “Seek First” (Matthew 6:24-33)
Sermon: “What is Owed” (Matthew 5: 21-37)
Sermon: “Facts & Faith” (Isaiah 59: 9-15a)
Sermon: “Let Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5: 13-16)
Sermon: “Blessed” (Matthew 5: 1-12)
Sermon: “Moving Forward” (Matthew 4:12-23) 2 joyful, joyful 583 lead me, guide me 600 Jesu, Jesu Invitation. 586 open my…
Sermon: “All Things New” (Revelation 21:1-6) Gathering Music: 167 Go Tell It On The Mountain 172 We Three Kings 67…
John 1:1-14 Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion Elder: Betsy Hillig Diaconate: Ken, Sumbal, Michael, Virginia
Sermon: “School of Love” (Matthew 1:18-25) Worship Leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate: Leo,…
Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Marlene, Ioane, Samantha O Sanctissima Hark the…
Sermon: “A Little Shoot” (Isaiah 11:1-10) Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Marlene,…
Sermon: “Peace. Justice. Righteousness.” (Isaiah 2:1-5) Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Hazel Torres Diaconate: Gretchen,…
Sermon: “Something Different About You” (Colossians 1:11-20) Worship Leader: Michael Cole Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen Rugh Deaconate:…
Sermon: “In Our Death, a Resurrection” (Luke 21:5-19) Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken Kobel…
Sermon: “Honoring the Saints” (Luke 20:27-38) Worship Leader: Margo Morales Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion Elder: Lisa Tunstall Diaconate: Gretchen,…
Sermon: “What Do You Expect?” (Luke 19:1-10) Worship Leader: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder: Margo Morales Diaconate:…
Sermon: “The Good and the Bad” (Luke 18: 9-14) Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion Elder: Betsy…
Sermon: “The Haunting Widow” (Luke 18: 1-8) Worship Leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate:…
Sermon: “The Welfare of the City” (Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7) Reconciliation Sunday Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion…
Ephesians 4:1-6 Worship leader: Ioane Faletoese Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Hazel Torres Diaconate: Gretchen, David, TJ
Sermon: “Closing the Gap” (Luke 16:19-31) Worship Leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Betsy Hillig Communion Elder: Leo Dittemore Diaconate: Ken,…
Sermon: “A Good Investment” (Luke 16:1-13) Worship Leader: Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen Rugh Diaconate: Leo, Ginger, James…
Sermon: “Connected” (Luke 15: 1-10) Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken Kobel Diaconate: Marlene, Ioane,…
Sermon: “Equality and Submissiveness” (Philemon 1-25) Worship Leader: Margo Morales Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion Elder: Lisa Tunstall Diaconate: Gretchen,…
Sermon: “Reading the Bible Without Fear” (Jeremiah 2: 4-13) Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion Elder: Betsy…
Sermon: “Fed Up With Religion” (Luke 13:10-17) Worship leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate:…
Sermon: “Whose Lives Matter?” (Isaiah 5:1-7) Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Marlene,…
Sermon: “Dressed for Action” (Luke 12:32-40) Worship Leader: Ioane Faletoese Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Hazel Torres Deaconate: Gretchen,…
Worship Leader: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder: Bobbie Smith Diaconate: Leo, Ginger, James
VBS SUNDAY Worship Leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Betsy Hillig Communion Elder: Leo Dittemore Diaconate: Ken, Sumbal, Michael, Virginia
Worship Leader: Michael Cole Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen Rugh Diaconate: Leo, Ginger, James
Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion Elder: Lisa Tunstall Diaconate: Marlene, Ioane, Samantha
Sermon: “How To Preach a Sermon” (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20) Worship Leader: Margo Morales Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken…
Sermon: “With All Your Mind” (Psalm 19) Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion Elder: Betsy Hillig Diaconate:…
Sermon: “Beautifully Made” (Psalm 139:1-18) Worship Leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate: Leo, Ginger,…
Sermon: “Into the Depths” (Luke 5:1-11) Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Marlene,…
Sermon: “With All Your Heart” (Luke 10: 25-28) Worship Leader: Ioane Faletoese Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Hazel Torres…
Sermon: “The Last Verse” (1 Kings 18: 20-39) Worship Leader: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Bobbie Smith Communion Elder: Margo Morales…
“Your Money or Your Life” (Luke 9: 18-27) Worship Leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Betsy Hillig Communion Elder: Leo Dittemore…
Worship Leader: Michael Cole Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen Rugh Diaconate: Leo, Ginger, James Here We Gather (CH…
“Left Behind” (Acts 16: 16-34) Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken Kobel Diaconate: Marlene, Ioane,…
“Rescuing Revelation” (Revelation 21:10 – 22:5) Worship Leader: Margo Morales Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion Elder: Lisa Tunstall Diaconate: Getchen,…
“Made Clean” (Acts 11:1-18) Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion Elder: Betsy Hillig Diaconate: Ken, Sumbal, Michael,…
“Luke’s Embarrassment” (Acts 9: 36-43) Worship Leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate: Leo, Ginger,…
“A New Beginning” (John 21: 1-17) Gathering Music: 1. The Sun Is On the Sea and Shore (CH 3) 2.…
“Seeing and Believing” (John 20: 19-29) Worship Leader: Ioane Faletoese Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Hazel Torres Diaconate: Gretchen,…
“Love’s Power” (Luke 24: 1-12) Worship Leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Betsy Hillig Communion Elder: Leo Dittemore Diaconate: Ken, Sumbal,…
“At the Center” (Luke 22: 39-46) Worship Leader: Michael Cole Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen Rugh Diaconate: Leo,…
“No Fear” (Philippians 3:4b-14) Worship leader: Ginger Bradfield Children’s Moment: Pastor Danny Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken Kobel…
“Unsettled” (Psalm 32) Worship leader: Margo Morales Children’s Moment: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion Elder: Lisa Tunstall Diaconate:…
“Looking for Sin in All the Wrong Places” (Luke 13: 1-5) Worship Leader: Lisa Tunstall Stewardship Elder: Leo Dittemore Communion…
“Lions, Tigers, and Hens” (Luke 13:31-35) Worship Leader: Bobbie Smith Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Ioane Faletoese Diaconate: Leo,…
“Wilderness” (Luke 4:1-13) Worship Leader: David Rugh Stewardship Elder: Ken Kobel Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Marlene, Ioane, Samantha Children’s…
“Would You Rather…?” (Luke 5:1-11) Worship Leader: Ioane Faletoese Children’s Moment: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Lisa Tunstall Communion Elder: Betsy…
“Growing in Grace” (Luke 4: 21-30) Worship Leader: Michael Cole Children’s Moment: Scheri Dubon Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder:…
“Growing in Grace” (Luke 4: 21-30) Worship Leader: Michael Cole Children’s Moment: Scheri Dubon Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder:…
“The First Sign” (John 2:1-11) Worship Leader: Ginger Bradfield Children’s Moment: Ioane Faletoese Stewardship Elder: Ioane Faletoese Communion Elder: Gretchen…
Sermon: “True Greatness” (Isaiah 49:1-7)
“Called by Name” (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) Worship Leader: Margo Morales Children’s Moment: Pastor Danny Bradfield Stewardship Elder: Hazel Torres Communion…
Sermon: “A New Protest Movement” (Matthew 3:13-17)
“So It Begins…” (John 1:1-18)
“God’s Family” (Luke 2:41-52)
Choir Cantata
“Good News of Great Joy” (Luke 3:7-18)
“On the Path of Peace” (Luke 1:68-79) Some Christians are so afraid: afraid they’re being persecuted, afraid that there is…
“Dreams and Songs” (Jeremiah 33:14-16) Worship Leader: Lillian Hester Stewardship Elder: Gretchen Rugh Communion Elder: Angela Hillig Diaconate: Ken Brown,…
“Home” (Genesis 2:4b-9, 18-23) begin reading scripture at the words “In the day that the LORD God made…” Worship leader:…
“Spirit of Power” (Ephesians 3:7-12) The Earth’s climate is in crisis. Do we have the power to save it? Worship…
“Why Go To Church?” (Psalm 22: 25-31) Gathering Music: Better is One Day (Chalice Praise 10) Big House (sheet) And…
“But I’m Still Breathing” (John 20:19-22) Gathering Music: For All the Saints – CH 637 Breathe On Me – CP 94 Be…
“With Authority” (Mark 1:21-27) Gathering Music: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – CH 16 Light of Heaven – sheet…
“Watch the Sunset” Matthew 6:25-34
Reconciliation Sunday “Perhaps You’re the One” (Esther 3:1-6, 8-11)
“Reconciler” (Mark 10:2-9)
“Teacher” (Mark 9:38-50)
“Servant” (Mark 9:30-37)
“Who Is Jesus?” (Mark 7:24-37) Music: All the People Said Amen Called Me Higher Let Me Rediscover You Open the…
“On God’s Side” James 2:1-5, 14-17 Music: Come Now is the Time to Worship Step by Step Shout to the…
“The Arc of Scripture” (Mark 7:1-8)
“Home Is Where The Heart Is” (1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11, 22-30, 41-43) Gretchen Rugh, preaching
“Wisdom to Sing” (Psalm 111)
“Power to Redeem” (Psalm 130)
“Twinkies and Soda Pop” (John 6:24-35) Songs: Praise God’s Name (CP 20) Morning Has Broken (CH 53) The Gift of…
One Death That’s Different 2 Samuel 11:1-15
VBS Sunday!
“Everything You Need” Mark 6: 17-29 Kings build palaces for themselves; some also build temples for God. But God, it…
(Pastor Danny will be at Loch Leven)
“Taking Delight in the Sabbath” Exodus 20:8-11 Gathering Songs: 1. Blessed Be Your Name 2. God of Wonders 3. More…
“The Giant” 1 Samuel 17: 3-11 Gathering Songs: 1. This is the Day of New Beginnings (CH 518) 2. Mighty…
“What God Sees” 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13 Gathering Songs: 1. Gather Us In (Chalice Hymnal 284) 2. Hold My…
“Family Values” Mark 3: 20-35
“Reading With Different Eyes” 1 Samuel 1: 1-18 All from Chalice Hymnal: 25 Praise to the Lord 552 Standing on…
“Baptized in the Spirit” Acts 2: 1-4 Gathering Music: CH 592 Every Time I Feel the Spirit CP 94 Breathe…
“Only One Was Lost” John 17: 6-19
“The Amazing Story of Thecla” 1 Corinthians 7: 1-16
“Scripture Interpreting Scripture” Acts 8: 26-39 Gathering Music: 1. Gather Us In (Chalice Hymnal #284) 2. Come Thou Fount (Chalice Hymnal…
“Salvation in No One Else?” Acts 4:1-12 Gathering Music: 1. Trading My Sorrows 2. Remind Me Who I Am 3.…
“Changing Hearts and Lives” Luke 24: 36-48 Repentance (changing one’s heart & life) leads to peace.
“Breath of Forgiveness” John 20:19-23
Easter
“Jesus’s Un-Parade” Luke 19: 29-44
“Banquet for a Lost Son” Luke 15: 11-32
Scripture: Luke 14: 1-24 Sermon: “Sabbath Banquet”
Luke 11: 37-54 “Inside Out”
Luke 7:36-50 “Unrepulsed”
Luke 5:27-38 “The Meal of a New Kingdom”
Mark 9:2-9 “Science and Religion”
Isaiah 40:21-31 “Soar”
Mark 1:21-28 “Power Struggle”
Sermon: “Following Jesus” (Long title: “44 years of following Jesus… and still learning.”) Scripture: Mark 1: 14-20
Sermon: “The Prophet’s Dream” Scripture: Isaiah 65: 17-25
John 1:1-14 “The Church of the Future”
Matthew 2: 1-12 “Knowing Where to Look”
Luke 2: 22-40 “At the Temple”
Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13 “Ingredients for Peace”
Isaiah 64:1-9 “Fixing the Mess”
Matthew 25: 31-46 “The Christmas List”
Judges 4: 1-7 “All the Gory Details”
“Uncompromised” Matthew 15:21-28
“How to Share the Gospel” Matthew 23:1-12
“Risky Love” Matthew 22:34-40
“So Demanding” Matthew 10: 5-14
“Telling Our Story” Psalm 78:1-4
Matthew 21:33–46 “Fruits of the Harvest” The Pharisees missed the point… just like many people today.
Jeremiah 17:7-8; Revelation 22:1-5 “River of Life”
Mark 1:9-13 “Into the Wilderness”
Genesis 4:1-16 “The Land Cries Out”
Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-22 “Forest Flow” Songs: 59 This is My Father’s World – Trees of the Field 696 For Beauty…
Exodus 3:1-15 “What is God?”
Romans 12:1-8 “Transforming Expectations”
Isaiah 56:1-8
Scripture: Matthew 14: 22-33 Sermon: “Finding Peace”
1 Samuel 17: 12-16; 32-40; 48-51 Sermon: “Becoming a Hero”
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30 Sermon: “Dandelions”
Gretchen Rugh, guest preacher
Leo Dittemore, guest preacher
Scripture: Acts 17: 16-17 & 22-31 Sermon: “Shaping the Conversation” Songs: Light of Heaven I Love You Lord (passing of…
Guest preacher: Nancy Brink
John 4: 3-30, 39-42 “Astonished”
Scripture: Acts 2:1-5, 12-17 Sermon: “Guided by the Spirit” Principles of Identity: 1. We structure our community around the biblical…
Scripture: John 17:1-5, 20-24 Sermon: “That They May Be One” Principles of Identity: 1. We hear a special calling to…
Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112; Genesis 7:6-10 Sermon: “The Centrality of Scripture” Principle of Identity: We hold the centrality of scripture, recognizing…
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Sermon: “Baptized with Christ” Principle: We practice baptism of believers, which emphasizes that God’s grace demands a…
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon: “What Do You Say?” Principle of Identity: We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son…
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Sermon: “Breaking Bread” Principle of Identity: We gather for the Lord’s Supper, as often as possible, experiencing…
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Different Ideas” Principle of Identity: We celebrate the diversity of our common life.
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon: “New Life” The first sermon in a series on “Principles of Identity.” Today’s principles: 1. We…
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon: “This Church Must Die”
Scripture: John 11:35 (just the one verse. Perhaps we should use the RSV instead of the NRSV?) “Wholeness in Community”
Psalm 104: 24-30; Ezekiel 34: 1-4, 18-19 “Wholeness in Creation” Music: All Creatures of Our God and King (CH 22)…
Jeremiah 34:8-17 “Finding Economic Wholeness” Music: Lift Me Up (CP 111) One Body (CP 174) Changed Seek Ye First (CH…
scripture: Matthew 4:1-4; Isaiah 55:1-2 sermon: “Finding Physical Wholeness”
Matthew 17:1-9 “Lifted Up to Wholeness” This will be the first sermon in a series on WHOLENESS which will last…
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 Sermon: “The Pity of Bilbo” Music: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” (CH 592) “Amazing Grace” (Jason…
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37 Sermon: “Kingdom Attitude”
Matthew 5: 1-12 “First, the Blessing”
Scripture: Matthew 4: 12-23 Sermon: “Your Call”
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7 Sermon: “When It Becomes Too Much” Music: Peace Like a River (CH 530) We Shall Overcome (CH…
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon: “Baptized into Love”
Sermon: “The Gifts of the Magi” Matthew 2:10-12
Sermon: “The Journey of the Magi” Matthew 2:1-9
Chrismon Service, First Sunday of Advent
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Devotion” Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5 ( http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup )
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Guilt” Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7 (note: the word “Selah” appears three times in this passage, and…
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: Depression” Scripture: Psalm 31: 9-16 – http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: The Lord’s Voice” Scripture: Psalm 29 [link: http://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup/?query=psalm+29 ]
Psalm 22:1-20 Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: ‘See Me!’ ” [Scriptures at www.commonenglishbible.com] 22 My God! My God, why have…
Sermon: “Cry of the Heart: WONDER” Scripture: Psalm 8. [For the next few weeks, sermons will be based on various…
Interfaith Sunday (On this day, we will have guests who will make brief presentations on 3 religions: Buddhism, Judaism, and…
World Communion Sunday/Joint Service Sermon: “Making the Right Choice” Scripture: Acts 8:27b-31, 36-37 There was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court…
Isaiah 5:1-7 “Excellence in Mission” Gathering Songs: God of Grace and God of Glory (CH 464) We Call Ourselves Disciples…
2 Corinthians 8: 1-7 “Excellence in Generosity” God’s Economy is a new game with new rules. Opening Music: Blessed Be…
Deuteronomy 5: 12-15 Sermon: “Excellence in Self-Care” Gathering Music: Come Thou Fount – CH 16 Be Thou My Vision –…
Philippians 4: 4-9 Sermon: “Focus on Excellence” Lessons from General Assembly, Disney, and In-N-Out Gathering Music: I Am the Light…
Scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon: “An Frightening Feast” Love is not for the easily frightened. Gathering Music: “How Majestic Is…
Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1-10 Sermon: “Selling Ourselves Short” Feeling less-than-qualified? Join the club! Gathering Music: “Love is Here” “Amazing Grace” (to…
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21 Sermon: “Until All the Work is Finished” David encourages Solomon to be strong and courageous in…
Scripture: Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20 Sermon: “Hands Stained With Blood” God is not honored by hands that pray on Sunday…
Preacher: David Rugh
VBS Sunday Pastor Danny will be away.
Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 Sermon: “Reflections on General Assembly”
Pastor Danny away; guest preacher will be Doc Rogers.
Scripture: Mark 1: 1, 9-15 Sermon: “The Good News of God” One more week of challenging stories from scripture…
Scripture readings: 1. Mark 14:12-16 2. John 19: 31-33, 40-42 Sermon: “Parables About Jesus”
Scripture: Luke 16: 19-31 Sermon: “A Nameless Rich Man” …it’s as oxymoronic as a good Samaritan.
Scripture readings: Deuteronomy 23:3-6 Nehemiah 13:1-3 Ruth 1:22 Sermon: “Scripture Challenging Scripture” Scriptures from different parts of the Bible often…
Scripture: Luke 10: 25-37 Sermon: “Parables: Unh?” The first in a series of sermons on parables, based on John Dominic…
Scripture: 1 Kings 18: 20-21, 30-39 Sermon: “Sitting on the Fence” Elijah challenged the people to commit to one way…
Scripture: Ezekiel 34: 1-16 Sermon: “Corrupt Shepherds”
Scripture: Acts 2: 1-5, 12-17 Sermon: “A Spirit for All People” Scripture should be read as follows: When the day…
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Sermon: “Singing in the Darkness”
Scripture: John 5:1-9 Sermon: “Stand up and Walk” Sometimes the real miracle is to simply realize what you are capable…
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Sermon: “The Welcome Table”
Scripture: John 10:22-30 Sermon: “Labels”
Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 Sermon: “To a Scary Place” Sometimes God leads us to a scary place; however, God does not…
Scripture: John 20: 19-31 Sermon: “A Questioning Faith” Are Thomas’s doubts and questions a sign of weak faith?
Easter Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “How to Tell the Story”
Scripture: John 12:1-8 Sermon: “Every Last Drop” Was Mary reckless when she poured out ALL of the costly perfume on…
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 (begin with “There was a man…”) Sermon: “Party!” When God goes “all out…”
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9 Sermon: “The Good Stuff” God wants us to “eat what is good,” and to leave behind our…
Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-35 Sermon: “Forgiveness”
Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Sermon: “Caught in the Current”
Scripture: Romans 12: 9-21; 13: 8-10 Sermon: “True Love”
Boy Scout Sunday Scripture: Luke 4:21-30 Sermon: “Consistent Message”
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 Sermon: “Good News to the Poor” Jesus begins his ministry of bringing good news to the poor…
Scripture: John 2:1-11 “Unexpected Moment” If you wait for the right moment to come, you may end up waiting forever.
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Sermon: “Called by Name” An examination of the power of names and their ability…
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 (note: the sermon will focus on the whole chapter) Sermon: “Hush, Little Baby” The prophet models for…
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Sermon: “Songs of Christmas” Luke inserts a number of “songs” into his version of the birth narrative.…
Christmas Eve
Choir Cantata
Christmas Pageant: “The Legend of the Christmas King”
Luke 3:1-6 “Rough Ways Made Smooth” We’re called to share in the work of making every valley lifted, every mountain…
Luke 21: 25-36 “Weighed Down” With the coming of the “Son of Man” and God’s kingdom, how do we keep…
Scripture: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 Sermon: “Kingdom Come” The last Sunday of the Christian year is “Christ the King Sunday.”…
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon: “Sacrifice” Only by giving our lives away do we receive what we need to live.
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon: “Sacrifice” Only by giving our lives away do we receive what we need to live.
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18 Sermon: “Faithful to the Living and the Dead” A day to remember those who have died, and…
Pastor Danny will be on vacation…
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Sermon: “Power” The power of Christ is very, very different…
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Sermon: “Stolen Identity”
“World Communion Sunday” joint service with Khmer & English services combined. Scripture: Mark 7:1-8 Sermon: “Eating With Defiled Hands” Why…
Scripture: Numbers 11: 4-6, 10-17, 24-25 Sermon: “Shared Burden, Shared Joy” We mark the end of our stewardship campaign by…
Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112 Sermon: “Looking Through” Pastor Danny gets a new pair of glasses … and then writes a sermon…
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 Sermon: “Walking with Death” Jesus walked with death. Death was his constant companion, and he spoke of…
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Sermon: “Rich Toward God” On this first Sunday of our annual stewardship campaign, we find out just…
Scripture: James 1:22-27 Sermon: “True Religion” What is true religion? What does it look like?
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18 Scripture: “Remember” As we remember our past, we “sing a song full of the faith that the…
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14 Sermon: “Solomon: The Real Story” Solomon’s official biography is full of praise, but there are cracks…
“A Very Different Banquet” Mark 6:14-29 Which banquet would you like to attend?
“Where Seldom is Heard…” Mark 6:1-13
Sermon: “Abundance and Generosity” Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 How do you want to spend your life?
Sermon: “Clothes that Fit” Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49 What you need in order to serve God…
Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 Sermon: “Harvest Time” When the time of waiting is over, it’s time to act!
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon: “More Than a Magic Feather” What happens when you have a deeply intense encounter with the…
Scripture: Acts 2:1-6 Sermon: “When the Wind Blows” Pentecost – along with Christmas and Easter – is one of the…
Scripture: John 17:1, 6-19 Sermon: “We Are Not Haters” Jesus prays that his followers don’t give in to the ugliness…
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12; Luke 12:13-21 Sermon: “Life’s Greatest Task” An examination of life’s greatest task, which is something often…
Scripture: 1 John 4: 7-12 (note: it’s 1 John, not John!) Sermon: “The Test of Love” How does a person…
Scripture: Psalm 23 Sermon: “Through the Darkest Valley” How God gives us hope amid life’s pain and suffering.
Scripture: Psalm 104: 1-5, 12-23 Sermon: “In Love With Creation” The author of this psalm has clearly fallen in love…
Scripture: John 21: 9-17 Sermon: “Finding Faith” How do you find your faith? Hint: It takes more than a…
Scripture: John 20: 1-18 Sermon: “Easter: Forwards and Backwards”
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 Sermon: “Fetching the Colt”
Scripture: John 12:20-33 Sermon: “All People” Why has BKCC been a long supporter of interfaith work? How did a movement…
Scripture: John 3:1-17 Sermon: “Deeper Truth” Why did Nicodemus miss the point of Jesus’ “born again” metaphor?
Scripture: John 2:13-22 Sermon: “Are You Saved?” What does it mean to be “saved?” Hint: it has to do with…
Scripture: Mark 8:31-38 Sermon: “Take Up Your Cross” How can Christians say that Jesus died “in our place,” taking the…
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 Sermon: “Repent and Believe” After 40 days in the wilderness, Jesus began his public ministry with this…
Scripture: Mark 9: 2-9 Sermon: “Uncontainable God”
Scripture: Mark 1: 40-45 Sermon: “Those Left Out”
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 Sermon: “Kindness” (Scout Sunday / Praise Band)
Scripture: Mark 1:22-28 Sermon: “Demons”
scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 sermon: “Worthy”
Scripture: John 1: 43-51 Sermon: “What Good Can Come”
Mark 1:4-11 “Captivated”
2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11 “Accessible”
First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “Something Different, Something New”
Ezekiel 34: 11-24
Matthew 25:14-30 “Doubling Our Talents”
Revelation 7:9-17 “A Word of Comfort”
“From the Desert and the Sea” Psalm 107:1-9, 33-37
Matthew 22: 15-22 “What Belongs to God”
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon: “Dress Code”
World Communion Sunday Scripture: Romans 15:5-7 Sermon: “Welcome” bilingual service praise service presentation of pledges
“One Mind with Christ” Philippians 2:1-13
Scripture: Exodus 16:11-18 Sermon: “The Book of Bōb”
“A Way Forward” Exodus 14:19-31 Note: Several significant things are happening in worship this day: the return of worship &…
“When You’re Sinned Against” Matthew 18:15-20
“This is It” Exodus 3:1-15
“Risking Foolishness” Matthew 16:13-20
Psalm 133 “How Good and Pleasant”
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon: “Stepping Out” praise band
Wrestling with God Genesis 32
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46 Sermon: “The Present Kingdom”
Scripture: Genesis 28: 10-19a Sermon: “Raising an Altar”
Pastor Danny at General Assembly; Leo Dittemore will be guest preaching.
praise worship scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 sermon: “True Freedom”
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Sermon: “Dead to Sin, Alive to God”
Genesis 1:1-2:3 “Very Good”
bilingual service service of baptism Sarith Pheng, preaching Acts 2:1-10 “The Spirit in Our Homeland”
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 Sermon: “Witness”
Psalm 66: 5-20 “Come and See! Come and Hear!”
John 10:7-18 “You’re Not Alone” Leader: Praise God, all you people People: Let us praise God who keeps our feet…
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Sermon: “Recognizing God” L: Sometimes good things are right in front of us and we don’t see…
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Life in Christ’s Name” praise service
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon: “Yes!” Call to Worship: Leader: Praise God, who has raised Jesus from the dead. Congregation: Alleluia!…
Choir Cantata
Scripture: John 11: 17-27, 32-44 click on image for higher resolution Sermon: “Embracing New Life” Sometimes we experience life as…
Scripture: John 9:1-12 Sermon: “The Place Where You Belong” (praise worship)
Scripture: John 4: 3-26 Sermon: “Whose God?” Call to Worship: O God, you are God, besides whom there is no…
Scripture: John 3:1-17 click for higher resolution Sermon: “A New House” Call to Worship: L: Is it ever too late…
(praise Sunday; Campfire Sunday) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon: “Embracing Temptation”
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29 Sermon: “Built on the Rock” Call to Worship (based on Psalm 18:1-3): Let us praise our God,…
scripture: Matthew 6:24-34 sermon: “Worried” call to worship: Do not worry about your life, for we are held in the…
Scripture: Matthew 5: 38-48 Sermon: “Going the Extra Mile” On a lonely road where travelers journey, mile after mile after…
Scripture: Matthew 5: 21-37 Sermon: “Playing God” L: God has created a wonderful world, touched it with beauty, and filled…
“A Movement for Wholeness” Matthew 5:13-20 (praise service)
Matthew 5:1-12 “What the Kingdom is Like” With what shall we come before God, to show respect and honor? Should…
Matthew 4:12-23 “Kingdom of Outcasts”
Isaiah 49: 1-7 “All Nations, All People” In God’s kingdom, every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall…
Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17 Sermon: “Beloved” Call to Worship: God creates the heavens and stretches them in sunset-crimson splendor and…
Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12 Sermon: Choosing Where to Shop In the beginning was the Word In the beginning was truth,…
Children’s Pageant
Cantata
Isaiah 2: 1-5 “There Will Be Hope”
Scripture: Genesis 32: 22-28, 29b (verse 28-29b should read: “Then the man said, ‘You shall no longer be called Jacob,…
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19 Sermon: “The End?” Today’s great good news is this: God promises a new heaven and a new…
All Saints’ Sunday Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 Sermon: “God of the Living” Leader: When the tomb looms large before our eyes,…
Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4; Luke 19:1-10 “The Woman With the Dog” We climb up through scripture so we can…
Scripture: Joel 2:23-32 Sermon: “A Vision of Wholeness and Reconciliation”
Luke 18:1-8 “Faith and Perseverance” Let us worship God, who writes a new covenant on our hearts Let us pray…
Luke 17:11-19 “Wholeness and Gratitude”
World Communion Sunday Scripture: Luke 17: 5-6 Call to Worship: Today we join with Christians everywhere to celebrate World Communion…
Scripture: Jeremiah 32: 1-2, 6-15 Sermon: “Faith in the Future” Order of Worship: Gathering Music Opening Prayer Welcome/Passing the Peace…
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 Sermon: “Brand Loyalty” Call to Worship: L Sometimes the world pulls to the right; sometimes the world…
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Sermon: “Who Are the Lost?” Call to Worship (from Bread for the Journey by Ruth C. Duck;…
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Sermon: “Change” Call to Worship (by Maren C. Tirabassi & Joan Jordan Grant, based on Psalm 139):…
Scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon: “Selfless Giving” Call to Worship: Come to this place of prayer all you who look…
Sermon: “To the Crippled, Bent-Over Woman” Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 L Come to God, all who are cripped, bent-over, and broken. …
Isaiah 5:1-7 “Hearing the Cry” Call to Worship (Psalm 34) L Praise the Lord at all times; let us exalt…
Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20 “A Vision of Justice” Call to Worship: L Open our eyes, Lord; we want to see…
Luke 12: 13-21 “Rich Toward God” Call to Worship: L: Listen up! God calls everyone who is thirsty to come…
Luke 11: 1-13 “Praying for the Kingdom”
Scripture: Amos 8:1-12 Sermon: “The Trail to Prosperity” Call to Worship: They are hidden from us—hungry children who sit by…
a special worship in which we will praise God in song for the blessings given to us and to our…
Sermon: “Bury the Dead” Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 L: We gather here today to praise God for God’s mighty acts in…
Scripture: Luke 8: 26-39 Sermon: “Possessed by Fear” God seeks and welcomes those who feel left out. Thank you, God, for…
Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21 Sermon: “Dying and Rising” Call to worship: L We have come to worship God, who created all that…
Scripture: 1 Kings 17: 8-24 Sermon: “If You Dare” Call to Worship: L We gather to worship God, in this…
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Sermon: “Faith in Action” Call to Worship: L Welcome, friends, followers and seekers, to this time of worship.…
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: “The Spirit is Alive Among Us!” Call to Worship: L: Come, Holy Spirit! Ignite our hearts…
Scripture: Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: “Free to Follow” Call to Worship: L God anointed Jesus to console the afflicted. P…
Sermon: “On the Road Again” Scripture: Acts 16: 6-15 Call to Worship: L On the journey out of Egypt, the…
Sermon: “No Distinction Between Them and Us” Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 L Welcome, people of God, to this time of worship.…
Scripture: Job 12:7-12; Genesis 1:26-28 Sermon: “A New Vision” Call to Worship: L Ask the animals and they will teach…
Scripture: Acts 9:1-6 Sermon: “With Eyes Open” Call to Worship: L WELCOME to a holy gathering of God’s people! P…
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Room for Doubt” Call to worship: L Come to the risen Christ, you who are fallen.…
Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “The Season of Easter” Note: This will be a “mini-sermon” in light of the Cantata. The…
Scripture: Luke 19:28-48 and Malachi 3:8-12 Sermon: Tithing Call to Worship: L Blessed is the Messiah who comes in humble…
Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-45 Sermon: “Service” Call to Worship: L: In the midst of a world where people hunger and…
Sermon: “Sabbath” Scripture: Exodus 16: 4-5, 22-30 Call to Worship: L Come, you who are burdened, tired, overworked and anxious;…
Sermon: “Prayer” Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Call to Worship: L Open our lips, Lord, and our mouths shall declare your praise.…
Sermon: “Bible Study” Scripture: Philemon L: We are on a journey of faith. Jesus is our leader and our guide.…
Sermon: “Fasting” Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 L: Let us gather to praise God, who has given us tools and practices to…
Sermon: “Worship” Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
Scripture: Luke 5: 1-11 Sermon: A Life of Abundance L We gather here to celebrate life’s beauty and find healing…
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon: An Environment for Listening Call to Worship: L The Spirit of God moves upon the face…
Guest preacher: Rev. Virginia Greeley Call to Worship: L: How can we keep still this day? P: There is joy…
L God creates the heavens and stretches them in sunset-crimson splendor and storm-purpled cloud. P God spreads the earth with…
Scripture: John 1:1-18 Sermon: “Light of the World” Call to Worship L The people who walked in darkness have seen…
Guest preacher: Rev. Virginia Greeley Call to Worship (to be used unless Rev. Greeley provides something else) L We enter…
Children’s Pageant
Choir Cantata
Scripture: Luke 3:7-18 Sermon: “Peace Through Sharing”
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 3:1-6 Sermon: “Kingdom Now!”
Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19 Sermon: “Challenges and Interruptions” Call to Worship: We come this morning to seek our own faith–…
Sermon: “Power of Prayer” Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20Call to Worship L In ancient times, in faraway lands, our ancestors in…
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon: “What God Really Wants” Call to Worship (Psalm 24; Micah 6): L The earth is the…
Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17 (omit the word “But” at the start of this passage!) Sermon: “In Covenant” Call to Worship: L…
Sermon: “Kingdom Parade” Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Call to Worship: L We gather this morning for worship, tender with personal concerns,…
Mark 10: 35-45 Sermon: “Out in Front” Call to Worship (based on Psalm 104): L The Lord our God is…
(Stewardship Kick-off) Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Sermon: “Eternal Life in 3D” Call to Worship: L As we set out on our…
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon: “We Are One” Call to Worship: L: 2,000 years ago, a man named Jesus was sent…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 Sermon: “One Body in Christ” L: We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in…
Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon: “What They Did Not Understand” Call to Worship: L: As members of the Christian Church, P:…
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 Sermon: Confession of Faith Call to Worship: L: This day Jesus is calling to you. P: Lord,…
Scripture: James 2:14-18, 26 Sermon: “The Connection Between Labor & Faith” Call to Worship: L Bring yourselves before the Lord!…
Scripture: James 1:19-27 Sermon: “Good Advice” Leader: O Lord, open our lips, and our mouths will declare your praise. People:…
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nancy Brink, Director of Church Relations at Chapman University Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5 Sermon: For the Healing of…
Scripture: John 6:48-58 Sermon: “Hungry” Liturgist: Come to worship, all who are hungry for love, People: Let us come to…
Scripture: Luke 10:29-37 Sermon: “Skywalker” Call to Worship (based on 2 Corinthians 1-5) Leader: “God consoles us in all our…
A Celebration of Vacation Bible School!
Galen Goben, guest preaching Call to Worship: L: God is calling each one of us today! P: We feel that…
Scripture: Mark 6:21-28 Sermon: “Two Tables” Call to Worship: L: We come hungry to worship and with little in our…
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 Sermon: “Wholeness” Call to Worship (from An Improbable Gift of Blessing by Maren C. Tirabassi & Joan…
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Sermon: “Trust” Call to Worship: L: The waves are rough; the world is in turmoil. P: We…
Scripture: Mark 4: 30-32; 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Sermon: “Not Just a Little Sermon” Call to Worship: This is the day…
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Sermon: “Sent” Call to Worship: Leader: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, the whole earth…
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: “Expanding the Table: On Fire!” Call to Worship: The Holy Spirit is the fire that doesn’t…
“Praise Worship” Sermon: “Expanding the Table: That All May Be One” Scripture: John 17:6-23 Call to Worship: not sure if…
Scripture: John 15:9-17 Sermon: “Expanding the Table: Strike up the Band!” [Note: the sermon will be based specifically on the…
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Sermon: “Expanding the Table: A Church for All People” Call to Worship (by James Weldon Johnson) L:…
Scripture: John 10:11-18 (Jesus the Good Shepherd) Sermon: “Wolves in Disguise” Call to Worship: (based on Ezekiel 34:11-24) L Thus…
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Sermon: “Recipe for a Church” L:Here, O our Lord, we see You face to face; here would…
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: “Doubting Thomas” Call to Worship: L: When doors were shut and the world was kept out,…
Easter Sunday Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “Changed” Call to Worship: L: Today is the day of resurrection. P: Praise be…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Palm/Passion Sunday Choir Cantata Call to Worship: L: The parade today is just the beginning of our hope. P: We…
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Sermon Title: “Bursting the Bubble” Call to Worship: L God has called us to worship. P Praise…
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