“Our Telos” on Matthew 5:43-48 by Joe Ellis — November 20, 2022
How did you take Jesus saying, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” in Matthew 5:48? It can make a person nervous. You...
“Breaking the Pattern” on Matt. 5:38-42 by Michelle Ellis – Nov. 13, 2022
When Jesus says at the beginning of today’s passage, “You have heard it said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” he is referring...
“My Joy and Crown” on Philippians 3:15 – 4:9 by Rev. Sean Baker – November 6, 2022
We’re looking at the book of Philippians this morning. And one of the things you need to know to appreciate this book is that this book...
“Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage” on Matthew 5:31-32 by Joe Ellis — October 30, 2022
Let’s begin with saying this is a painful text. Divorce is always born of pain. This sermon isn’t just for those who have divorced, or...
"Let Your 'Yes' Be 'Yes'" on Matthew 5: 33-37 by Mike C. on Oct. 23, 2022
What is Jesus saying to us? I want you to be an honest people. I want you to be a faithful people. I want you to be a people who would...
“Jesus’ Words About Sex” on Matthew 5:27-30 by Joe Ellis — October 16, 2022
When I started writing my sermon on Thursday, I felt like I needed to say everything there was to say about sex and sexuality. The...
“Taking Aim” on Matthew 5:21-26 by Joe Ellis – October 9, 2022
Today we are launching into the part of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ where the rubber hits the road. We are encountering part of Jesus’...
“Wholly Whole and Holy” on Matthew 5:17-20 by Michelle Ellis – Oct. 2, 2022
Before we dig into this reading from the Sermon on the Mount, I want to hold a few questions before you. What does wholeness look like? ...
“Shining in the Darkness” on Matthew 5:13-16 by Joe Ellis — September 25, 2022
“You are the Light of the world." This is what God’s people, Israel, were always meant to be — Israel was always meant to be a Light,...
“The Beatitudes” on Matthew 5:1-12 by Joe Ellis – Sept. 18, 2022
If you’re joining us for the first time this Sunday, we are beginning a walk through of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” This is the title...