September 26, 2019
Today we continue with our look at the context of the letter to the Romans. Chapter 16 names many people involved with the house churches in Rome. Today we are introduced to two fictional members of those churches, the Mauretanian slave Iris and Jewish exile Nereus.
September 15, 2019
Today we start a new series on Paul's letter to the Romans. It is entitled: "When in Romans: Rescue all the way out and all the way down". Today we will introduce the series by looking at what we mean by this title and tagline. Click here for background info on books and resources used.
September 9, 2019
Today we have Rev. Dr. Kyuboem Lee as guest speaker. He will speak from 1 John 4:15-21, entitled: How Love Is Made Perfect Among Us.
September 9, 2019
Today we look at Gomer, the wife of the ancient prophet Hosea. we will read Hosea 1-3 and see Gomer as idolater and victim, and see Hosea embodying God's unconditional love for His people. This is the last of this sermon series.
August 20, 2019
Today we look at the three men who were the fathers of agriculture (livestock), music and iron and bronze working. And that leads us to the subject of vocation, calling. Genesis 4:16-26.
August 20, 2019
Today we look at the story of the Queen of Sheba who visits King Solomon at the height of the glory of Israel during Old Testament times.
July 31, 2019
Today we follow Eliezer, from Genesis 15:1-3 and Genesis 24. A faithful servant and friend of Abraham.
July 31, 2019
Today we follow 3 women who traveled with Jesus and "ministered" to him. They had been healed by him, and it is amazing to what places they went as they followed him.
July 15, 2019
Today we read Exodus 2:1-10, the story of the mother of Moses and Moses' birth. Although she is not named in this story, from later texts we find that her name is Jochebed. A perceptive woman of skill, courage and faith.
July 15, 2019
Today we read 1 Kings 21:1-14, the story of Naboth and King Ahab. Ahab, who stands for Empire, wants Naboth, the faithful man, to give up his vineyard for a vegetable garden. Generational community for a fast buck (not that there is anything wrong per se with vegetable gardens).