Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19 Sermon: “Challenges and Interruptions” Call to Worship: We come this morning to seek our own faith– The faith that makes us whole; We come to express our common faith– The faith that brings us joy; We come to give thanks for faith– The faith that is a gift from God; We…
Sermon: “Power of Prayer” Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20Call to Worship L In ancient times, in faraway lands, our ancestors in faith spoke to God in prayer. P They spoke of sorrow, joy, and their hope for a better world. L For many millenia, these prayers have been spoken by the people of God. Today, the…
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon: “What God Really Wants” Call to Worship (Psalm 24; Micah 6): L The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it; the world, and those who live in it. For God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. P Who shall ascend the hill…
Scripture: Ruth 1:8-17 (omit the word “But” at the start of this passage!) Sermon: “In Covenant” Call to Worship: L We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. P As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s table, as God has welcomed us. L…
Sermon: “Kingdom Parade” Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Call to Worship: L We gather this morning for worship, tender with personal concerns, and brittle from the world’s bruising brokenness. P We come searching for meaning and hungry for peace L We pray from personal longings and in intercession for all God’s children; we share our hopes and…
Mark 10: 35-45 Sermon: “Out in Front” Call to Worship (based on Psalm 104): L The Lord our God is holy and great P Clothed with honor and majesty L The Lord our God sets the earth on its foundation P So that it can never be shaken L The Lord our God causes plants…
(Stewardship Kick-off) Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Sermon: “Eternal Life in 3D” Call to Worship: L As we set out on our journey of faith, we find ourselves questioning, wondering: P “Good Teacher, what must we do to inherit eternal life?” L But the journey is full of surprising twists and turns, and sometimes our questions get…
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon: “We Are One” Call to Worship: L: 2,000 years ago, a man named Jesus was sent by God to remind the world that we are one people, children of God, and to reconcile us to God and one another. This good news spread around the world, across the centuries. Nearly two…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 Sermon: “One Body in Christ” L: We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. P: As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. L: We are people of the Table and it is the…
Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon: “What They Did Not Understand” Call to Worship: L: As members of the Christian Church, P: We confess that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. L: Through baptism into Christ… P: We enter into newness of life and…
Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 Sermon: Confession of Faith Call to Worship: L: This day Jesus is calling to you. P: Lord, help us to hear your call. L: This is a time of decision. P: Lord, help us to be strong and faithful. L: Come, let us celebrate God’s love. P: Let us rejoice in the…
Scripture: James 2:14-18, 26 Sermon: “The Connection Between Labor & Faith” Call to Worship: L Bring yourselves before the Lord! P We offer our faithful works, our loving labors and our constant hopes to the glory of God. L Bring yourselves before the Lord! P We await the gospel, in word and in power, in…