SERMONS

Sermon by Steward Miller, Seminarian July 26, 2026 Being vulnerable can lead to hurt. Jacob, like many us, was terrified to be vulnerable. He was not vulnerable with his family or his God. We aren't told the responses of Leah or Rachel to Jacob's decisions. Neither women were asked if they wanted to marry Jacob. He was unwilling to open himself up to the possibility of hearing "no" so no question was asked.

Sermon by Ethan Armistead July 12, 2026 Competition can be a large part of a sibling relationship. Essau and Jacob were a prime example of sibling rivalry. Essau was starving and sold his birthright for some stew. Jacob used his brother weakened state to his advantage. Neither brother was in the right. Essau took instant gratification over eternal reward. The easy way is not always the right way. God's plan is not always the quickest or most comfortable.

Sermon by Ethan Armistead July 12, 2026 Competition can be a large part of a sibling relationship. Essau and Jacob were a prime example of sibling rivalry. Essau was starving and sold his birthright for some stew. Jacob used his brother weakened state to his advantage. Neither brother was in the right. Essau took instant gratification over eternal reward. The easy way is not always the right way. God's plan is not always the quickest or most comfortable.

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow July 5, 2026 Ostensibly, this is a story about the search for a bride. We find that Isaac did love Rebekah and this was the first time we hear about marital love. We have heard much about God's steadfast love, but until now, human love has been rare.

Sermon by The Rev. Ranie Neislar June 7, 2026 God blesses us so that we can take blessings to others. Some blessings are flashy and some are more "commonplace." Look for what you can do with your blessedness everyday.

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow June 21, 2026 The short cut discussed in today's sermon references Abraham having a child with Hagar when God told him his wife Sarah would have a child, even though she was well past child bearing years. God was faithful even when Abraham was not.

Sermon by Ethan Armistead June 14, 2026 We were pleased to have Ethan Armistead deliver the message on Sunday! Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? The simple answer is no. We live in an imperfect world and we are imperfect. But the Lord is. all knowing and grace filled.

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow June 3, 2026 Pride as is used here is a protest and not a sin. It protest shame, fear, injustice and death. This is what makes Pride a Christian Protest. At the heart of Jesus ministry on earth was his protest against death in all it's forms.

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow June 3, 2026 Pride as is used here is a protest and not a sin. It protest shame, fear, injustice and death. This is what makes Pride a Christian Protest. At the heart of Jesus ministry on earth was his protest against death in all it's forms.