Love Shows Up: Faith in Action

30-Second Sermon Summary Jesus does not separate faith from visible love. In Isaiah, 1 John, and Matthew 25, God calls people to show up for the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the sick, and the imprisoned. Grace always comes first; we do not earn God’s love by serving others. But grace changes us. Faith turns
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Jesus Says You Can Sit Here: Why Belonging Matters in Faith

In today’s world we see more and more division and exclusion. On Sunday, June 7th we explored our next core value: Belonging Matters. Throughout the gospels Jesus chooses mercy over religious rule-keeping. The church must do the same! Jesus says you can sit here! 30-Second Sermon Summary In Matthew 12, Jesus meets hungry disciples and
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Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11)

Put Down the Stones (John 8:2-11) In a world that seems more and more divided into us vs. them, we are confronted with John 8:2-11) The full worship service that this Sermon Reflection comes from is available here. How often do we walk around with stones in our pockets? That question sits right in the
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