Luke 4:1-13 ~ Tested Faith: Facing Temptation

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Text: Luke 4:1-13

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

During Lent we will be looking at the life and ministry of Jesus to see both how he was tested and found true and how we have been given a faith that can both endure and help carry us through every test of life. This morning, we consider the story of Jesus’ temptation in Luke 4 and see the genuine humanity of Jesus as he struggles with the same temptations we all experience. As he passes these tests, he gives us clues to how we too can live with a tested and true faith.

Sermon begins at 42:05

Luke 6:39-49 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: 4 Questions

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Text: Luke 6:39-49

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we conclude a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today Jesus calls his disciples to look inward, at their own lives, to see who they are following, the sins they overlook in themselves, examine the fruit of their lives, and ensure they are building on the right foundation.

Sermon begins at 34:15

Luke 6:27-38 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: Ridiculous Generosity

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Text: Luke 6:27-38

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today Jesus calls his disciples to a life of ridiculous generosity to their enemies, those who can never repay them, and everyone else as well.

Sermon begins at 37:50

Luke 6:17-26 ~ The Upside Down Kingdom

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Text: Luke 6:17-26

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today begins Jesus greatest sermon in this gospel: the Sermon on the Plain. Having just chosen his 12 disciples, he lays out for them the unique values of his kingdom. A kingdom not centered on prosperity, pleasure, power, or popularity, but standing firmly with those the world ignores, rejects, and oppresses.

Sermon begins at 50:05

1 Chronicles 29:6-20 ~ Rebooting with Generosity

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Text: 1 Chronicles 29:6-20

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

Have the past couple years been hard? Have you struggled emotionally or spiritually? Wondered where God was? Got out of some important spiritual habits like: worship, prayer, and scripture reading? Then join us for the the conclusion of this once a month series to reboot your faith. This week we talk about rebooting our generosity in our lives by reflecting on the generosity of God.

Sermon begins at 50:05

Luke 4:14-21 ~! Upside down Kingdom: Jesus’ “I have a Dream” Sermon

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Text: Luke 4:14-21

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today comes from Jesus sermon to his home town of Nazareth. His vision of his ministry and the kingdom he will bring come straight from the Old Testament prophets. This vision of justice and healing challenges us to consider how our lives align with Jesus kingdom or the values of our world.

Sermon begins at 36:10

John 2:1-11 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: Weddings, Water, and Wine

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Text: John 2:1-11

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today comes from the gospel of John as Jesus begins his public ministry at a private wedding. In this surprising story, Jesus defiles holy objects to turn water into wine and keep the party going. We rightly wonder what is happening here and what might it mean for us to live in a kingdom that turns sacred objects secular for the sake of a wedding.

Sermon begins at 39:48

Hebrew 10:19-25 ~ Restarting with Community

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Text: Hebrews 10:19-25

Preacher: Rev. Rick VanderWall

As we continue our once a month sermon series on rebooting/restarting our spiritual practices we look at “Restarting with Community.” Our scripture passage found in Hebrews 10:19-25, talks about “A Call to Persevere”. What does perseverance and community have in common? Do they even go together? Believe it or not, yes. We find out how this morning. A great way to start out the New Year.

Sermon begins at 36:20

Christmas Eve

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This Christmas Eve, we remember how God came in the person of Jesus to be with us, to rescue us from the consequences of sin, to bring us from the shadow of death into the light of life and the joy we can experience as we begin to live an eternal abundant life with God already today.

Luke 1:26-38 ~ With: For God

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Text: Luke 1:26-38

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower