March 4, 2012

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38 Sermon: “Take Up Your Cross” How can Christians say that Jesus died “in our place,” taking the punishment we deserve, when Jesus himself calls upon his followers to “take up your cross?” And how can a loving God insist upon such a horrible punishment for his own son?

February 26, 2012

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 Sermon: “Repent and Believe” After 40 days in the wilderness, Jesus began his public ministry with this statement: “”The time is now! The kingdom of God is here! Repent and believe in the good news!” So: how do progressive Christians understand terms like “repent” and “good news?” How is that different from…