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August 24, 2008 - Matthew 15:10–28 - Guest Sermon by Stephen Leach [listen]
Stephen tells of his time South Africa and preaches on the theme: What comes from the mouth, preceeds from the heart.
Special Music by BrokeN Acapella, Exultate Justi

August 17, 2008 - Genesis 45:1-15 - "Come Closer to Me" [listen]
Let us respond to God's whispering voice which pleads: "come closer to me."

August 10, 2008 - Genesis 37 - "Jacob is sold into slavery" [listen]
God gives us visions and dreams, so we may know that even in the face of struggles, life goes on.

August 3, 2008 - Matthew 14:3–21 - "Shop at the Spirit Surplu Store" [listen]
We have more than enough, because Jesus multiplies what we have when we give it over to Him.

May 25, 2008 - Matthew 6: 24-34 - "Beyond the Chrysalis" [listen]
Service. That is what is means to be in the military. That is what it means to be a Christian.

May 18, 2008 - Matthew 28: 16-20 - "Actions Speak Louder" [listen]
How we live our lives is our best advertisement for the Christian faith. For we know that actions speak louder than words.

May 11, 2008 - Acts 2: 1-8 - "New Life" [listen]
Mother Teresa said: "We can do not great things; only small things with great love."

May 4, 2008 - Luke 24: 44-53 - "Crack the Code" [listen]
God's message to each of us today is this: "Do not fear." The Lord says: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." We are not in this alone. As Paul says, "Whether we live or whether we die; we belong to the Lord."

April 27, 2008 - Acts 17: 22-31 - "Conversion 101" [listen]
The Apostle Paul teaches "Conversion 101" to extremely religious Athenians.

April 20, 2008 - John 14: 1-14 - "Faith Seeking Understanding" [listen]
Teachers encourage us to question Jesus even as Thomas and Philip questioned Him.

April 13, 2008 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 - "Good Shepherd Blues" [listen]
May God give use ordinary circumstances in our lives to give us that extra degree of heat that makes us reach the boiling point of transformation.

April 6, 2008 - 1 Peter 1:17-23 - "Be What You Are" [listen]
Be who you are, holy children of God.

March 30, 2008 - 1 Peter 1: 3-9 - "The Future of Church" [listen]
This is a time for moving forward. May God give us the courage to rise to the occasion.

March 23, 2008 - John 20: 1-18 - "The Quest for Jesus' Bones" [Read the full text]
On Easter, we complete the annual quest for Jesus bones and discover a great mystery.

March 16, 2008 - Matthew 21: 1-11 - "The Dark Night of the Soul" [listen]
We can take hope in the fact that after every dark night, there comes the dawn.

March 2, 2008 - Ephesians 5: 8-14 - "A Light, an Attraction and a Power" [listen]
The light of the Spirit, encouages us to be kind to each other, showing Christ's love through our actions.

February 24, 2008 - Exodus 17: 1-7 - "Journey by Stages" [listen]
We are called to go on ahead of society, leading our fellow travelers to the promised land.

February 17, 2008 - John 3: 1-17 - "A Dark Conversation" [listen]
The Kindom of God isn't in another universe or in some distant future. In fact, we are nearer to the Kingdom than you might have ever believed.

February 10, 2008 - Romans 5:12-19 - "Free Gift" [listen]
Salvation is a free gift from God. But receiving that gift, and enjoying what it means to us here on Earth, requires reading the fine print.

February 3, 2008 - Matthew 17:1-9 - "Listening for the Peace" [listen]
Lent is a time for us to shed our worldly preoccupations, and silence our hearts that we might seek for the peace that passes all understanding.

January 27, 2008 - Psalm 27 - "Living in the Middle" [listen]
As Christians we live in the middle between God and Humanity. We are called to serve God by serving our fellow man. Joining with each other in worship to Him.

January 20, 2008 - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - "Now We're Cooking" [listen]
Let's enjoy the simmering feeling as we blend our spritual talents and create something bigger then any of us could have "cooked up" on our own.

January 13, 2008 - Matthew 3:13-17 - "Let's Dance " [listen]
God's invitation to "dance" should be extended to the community through us.

January 6, 2008 - Matthew 2:1 - 12 - "The Magi's Secret" [listen]
We are on a spiritual journey in which even our ordinary daily lives may be filled with the mysterious power of God's loving presence.

December 30, 2007 - Matthew 2:13 - 23 - "Location, Location, Location" [listen]
God's realm is located within us, so to find God, we don't need to travel to a far off holy land or misson field. He is here and our greatest work is done in our own neighborhood.

December 23, 2007 - Matthew 1:18 - 25 - "Pregnant with Possibilities" [listen]
The possibilities are abundant in our personal lives as well as the life of our church. This Christmas, may Christ be reborn in us.

December 16, 2007 - Matthew 11:2 - 11 - "Christmas Signs" [listen]
When we focus our sights on Jesus, we will see into the eyes of all those who are cut off from society, because to such as these belong the kingdom of God. And we can join with them in hope and gladness saying "the wait is over".

December 9, 2007 - Matthew 3:1 - 12 - "Our Model of Refinement" [listen]
We have a choice to make during this Christmas season: Who will perform the refining of our lives, Christ or the world?.

December 2, 2007 - Romans 13:11 - 14 - "Live in the Light" [listen]
Sermon delivered by Rev. Lynn Hargrove
In this time of darkness, How does God's light shine through us to make a difference in the life of our neighbors?

November 25, 2007 - Colossians 1:11 - 20 - "Who is He to You?" [listen]
Who is Jesus to you? Is he the King of your world? When we become Christians we live in another realm, God's kingdom, and all the concerns of the earth begin to pale in comparison.

November 18, 2007 - Deuteronomy 26:1-11 - "The Immigration Issue" [listen]
We are a pilgrim people, progressing down the road less travelled. We are all wanderers, let's appreciate our diversity this Thanksgiving.
Bonus recording: Jon Burnham - Poor Wayfaring Stranger

November 4, 2007 - Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 - "Cry Justice" [listen]
Be ready to receive God's vision for how to make disciples and meet human needs.

October 28, 2007 - Luke 18:9-14 - "The Boomerang Principle" [listen]
Giving to God of our time and talents, He rewards us in return.

October 21, 2007 - Hebrews 12:1-2 - "So Great a Cloud of Witnesses" [listen]
All those who have gone before us are some of our greatest resources. But now is our time to carry on the task of doing God's will.

October 7, 2007 - II Timothy 1:1-14 - "Relationships Form the Christian" [listen]
Give thanks to God for all the relationships that have formed you into the Christian you are today. In turn, give attention to the relationships that you are building and feed young Christians just as you have been fed.

September 30, 2007 - Luke 16:19-31 - "Rich Man, Poor Man" [listen]
Jesus teaches us what really makes a person rich in the eyes of God.

September 23, 2007 - Luke 16:1-13 - "Streetwise Spirituality" [listen]
Jesus told his deciples, and therefore tells us, to be as wise as serpents and as gentle as doves.

September 16, 2007 - Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 - "Taking Care of Mama" [listen]
From the time of the Prophets, to the teachings of Jesus, to today's scientific evidence, we have had the charge to be good Stewards of "Mother Earth".

September 9, 2007 - Jeremiah 18:1-11 - "Potter's Clay" [listen]
Sometimes, in the midst of formation, the vessel needs to be taken off the wheel, pounded back into a lump of clay so the potter can rework it to his vision. Jesus is the potter, and we are the clay.
Bonus recording: St. John's Choir - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

September 2, 2007 - Luke 14:1, 7-14 - "Humble Hospitality" [listen]
Jesus says we should practice self-forgetful consideration for others ... especially those that we least want to associate with.

August 26, 2007 - Isaiah 58:9-14 - "Bringing Ourselves Up to Code" [listen]
We need to allow God to work in us, building us up to the standards that he set, so that our lives might reach the potential that He intended for us.
Bonus recording: Kevin & Mark duet

August 19, 2007 - Hebrews 11:29-12:2 - "Practice the Presence of God" [listen]
As we run the marathon of our faith, we need to stay focused on the presence of God.

July 15, 2007 - Luke 10:25 - "The Good Samaritan" [listen]
Sermon delivered by Rev. Lynn Hargrove
Who is my neighbor?

July 8, 2007 - Romans 3:1-9, 21-31 - "Amazing Grace" [listen]
What amazing grace: that God loves every one of us with no distinction, because we are all His children.

July 1, 2007 - Galatians 5:1, 13-25 - "Bear Fruit" [listen]
Sermon delivered by Rev. Lynn Hargrove
God calls us out of a life full of selfish desires and into a life of service to others, and Paul's letter to the Galatians gives us the simple guidelines for living up to that calling.

June 24, 2007 - Matthew 15:10-28 - "Wanting to Belong" [listen]
God bless anyone and everyone who has felt they don't belong, because in the kingdom of God, you always belong!

June 17, 2007 (Father's Day) - Mark 4:35-41 - "Don't You Care, God?" [listen]
Storms will come into the lives of each and every one of us. Our hope is in the knowledge that Christ is there with us to help us ride them out.

June 3, 2007 (Trinity Sunday) - Romans 5:1-5 - "Joy in Suffering" [listen]
Difficult as it may seem, Paul gives us the hope that through suffering, and by the hand of God, we can find joy. <<NOTE: The first 3 minutes might be a little hard to hear due to technical problems.>>

May 27, 2007 (Pentecost) - Acts 2:1-21 - "The Wind is Still Blowing" [listen]
In a crisis of the spirit, we need an answer of THE Spirit. In the church, we are always in need of the Spirit: that wind that still blows through, even now.

May 13, 2007 - 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 - "Ingredients of a Christian Home" [listen]
What are the ingredients that turn a "home" into a "Christian home"?

April 29, 2007 - John 10:22-30 - "Turbulent Seas and Still Waters" [listen]
We can never be certain how Jesus will come in our time of need, but the promise is this: In our most turbulent days, God's presence takes us to still waters.

April 22, 2007 - Matthew 25:31-45 - "Nothing Like a Glass of Cold Water" [listen]
In the giving of our time and resources, we are blessed even than the recipients of our gifts. On this Earth Day, 2007, let us look outside our congregation and even our country, and consider giving the gift of clean water. And when the time comes, Jesus will remember and say "I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink."

April 15, 2007 - John 20:19-31 - "Doubting Thomas" [listen]
Perhaps you have some clouds of doubt that are casting a shadow on your faith. Be patient, and be expectant. For there is no one out of the reach of the strong hands of Jesus Christ, who says "Come, and let us go together."

April 8, 2007 - John 20: 1-18 - "A Sence of Easter" [listen]
Easter is that time, once again, for us to experience the empty tomb and the full hope that Christ offers to each of us. Let us rejoice for He is risen!

April 1, 2007 - Philippians 2:5-11 - "Palm Sunday" [listen]
That first Palm Sunday, the crouds lined the streets shouting to Jesus "Hosanna" ("help us"). Now we in our own day, in our own way, shout "Lord help us".

March 25, 2007 - Philippians 3:4-16 - "Letting Bygones be Bygones" [listen]
Forget what lies behind you, you can't do anything about it. Instead, let your bygones be bygones and press on to that prize that is Christ Jesus.

March 18, 2007 - Luke 15:11-32 - "Coming Home to Face the Music" [listen]
Lent is that gracious season in our church year when we return like the prodigal to a God who is loving and just and a God who forgives us.

March 11, 2007 - Luke 13:1-9 - "It Happens" [listen]
Sermon delivered by Rev. Lynn Hargrove
The tragic stuff in life doesn't happen because of our sinfulness. It serves to strengthen our faith, and feed us, like manure fertilizes the garden.

March 05, 2007 - Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 - “How do you go on?” [listen]
The psalmist equips us for the journey when we wonder how we can go on. <<Note: Due to the limits of the sound system, only alternate verses from the Psalm reading were recorded>>

February 25, 2007 - Deut. 26: 1-11, Luke 4:1-13 - “Temptations” [listen]
Where is our source of strength when coping with temptation?

February 18, 2007 - Ex. 34:29-35, II Corinthians. 3-12-4:2 - “The Courage to Change” [listen]
The Lord has the Power to Transform Life. <<Note: the last few minutes of this sermon were accidentally not recorded.>>

February 11, 2007 - Jer. 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26 - “Righting the Wrong" [listen]
Can a Long-Standing Wrong Ever be Righted?

January 28, 2007 - Jer. 1:4-10, Luke 4:20-30 - “Beyond the Stained Glass” [listen]
The Church’s Calling is to Look Beyond itself to a Hurting World.