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…

Sermon: “God’s Judgment” (John 20:1-18)

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: “Facts & Faith” (Isaiah 59: 9-15a)

Sermon: “Moving Forward” (Matthew 4:12-23) 2 joyful, joyful 583 lead me, guide me 600 Jesu, Jesu Invitation. 586 open my…

Worship Leader: Betsy Hillig Stewardship Elder: Marlene Kobel Communion Elder: Bobbie Smith Diaconate: Leo, Ginger, James

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

“No Fear” (Philippians 3:4b-14) Worship leader: Ginger Bradfield Children’s Moment: Pastor Danny Stewardship Elder: Angela Hillig Communion Elder: Ken Kobel…

“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…

Sermon: “True Greatness” (Isaiah 49:1-7)

Sermon: “A New Protest Movement” (Matthew 3:13-17)

“Reconciler” (Mark 10:2-9)

“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…

“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)

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…

“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”

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

Judges 4: 1-7 “All the Gory Details”

“Risky Love” Matthew 22:34-40

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: 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

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…

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…

Deuteronomy 5: 12-15 Sermon:  “Excellence in Self-Care” Gathering Music: Come Thou Fount – CH 16 Be Thou My Vision –…

Scripture:  Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon:  “An Frightening Feast” Love is not for the easily frightened. Gathering Music: “How Majestic Is…

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:  Luke 16: 19-31 Sermon:  “A Nameless Rich Man” …it’s as oxymoronic as a good Samaritan.

Scripture:  1 Kings 18: 20-21, 30-39 Sermon: “Sitting on the Fence” Elijah challenged the people to commit to one way…

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?

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Sermon: “Every Last Drop” Was Mary reckless when she poured out ALL of the costly perfume on…

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9 Sermon: “The Good Stuff” God wants us to “eat what is good,” and to leave behind our…

Scripture: Romans 12: 9-21; 13: 8-10 Sermon: “True Love”

Boy Scout Sunday Scripture:  Luke 4:21-30 Sermon:  “Consistent Message”

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: 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:  Numbers 11: 4-6, 10-17, 24-25 Sermon:  “Shared Burden, Shared Joy” We mark the end of our stewardship campaign by…

Scripture: James 1:22-27 Sermon: “True Religion” What is true religion? What does it look like?

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: 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 2:13-22 Sermon: “Are You Saved?” What does it mean to be “saved?” Hint: it has to do with…

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 Sermon: “Kindness” (Scout Sunday / Praise Band)

scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 sermon: “Worthy”

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”

“From the Desert and the Sea” Psalm 107:1-9, 33-37

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 &…

“This is It” Exodus 3:1-15

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”

John 10:7-18 “You’re Not Alone” Leader: Praise God, all you people People: Let us praise God who keeps our feet…

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 5: 38-48 Sermon:  “Going the Extra Mile” On a lonely road where travelers journey, mile after mile after…

Matthew 4:12-23 “Kingdom of Outcasts”

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,…

All Saints’ Sunday Scripture:  Luke 20:27-38 Sermon:  “God of the Living” Leader: When the tomb looms large before our eyes,…

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32 Sermon: “A Vision of Wholeness and Reconciliation”

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…

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 1: 1, 10-20 “A Vision of Justice” Call to Worship: L  Open our eyes, Lord; we want to see…

Luke 11: 1-13 “Praying for the Kingdom”

a special worship in which we will praise God in song for the blessings given to us and to our…

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:  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: “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…

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…

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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…

Easter Sunday Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon: “Changed” Call to Worship: L: Today is the day of resurrection. P: Praise be…

Palm/Passion Sunday Choir Cantata Call to Worship: L: The parade today is just the beginning of our hope. P: We…