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Reign of Death, Reign of Life

Date: November 20, 2022

Bible Text: Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Today is Christ the King Sunday, or "The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe." It was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 to lift up the Christian's allegiance to Jesus

By David Douthett|2022-11-21T13:43:50-05:00November 21st, 2022|

To Tell the Truth

Date: November 21, 2021

Bible Text: Jeremiah 8:4-7, John 18:33-38a | Rev. David A. Douthett

The reign of Christ is the embodiment of the heart and mind of Christ expressed in right relationships with God, with self, and with others. This includes a high dose of truth, which is often

By David Douthett|2021-11-21T18:16:01-05:00November 21st, 2021|

That Thing You Do

Date: July 5, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30 | Rev. David A. Douthett

During Jesus' ministry, it seems that not everyone took him seriously. Our text today is a clear indication that many who witnessed Jesus' work were largely unmoved by it. These many years later, that hasn't

By David Douthett|2020-07-07T14:41:47-04:00July 7th, 2020|

Static Cling

Date: June 21, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 6:1-11, Matthew 10:24-39 | Rev. David A. Douthett

The texts for this week push our understanding of what it means to be Jesus' disciple. He himself says we must give him our highest loyalties while not expecting to be treated any better by

By David Douthett|2020-06-23T18:57:43-04:00June 23rd, 2020|

Baba Is You

Date: May 17, 2020

Bible Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Easter and the Messianic Age

The Messianic Age that Jesus opened with his resurrection has been laid over top of our current fallen age, growing in parallel, providing choices and options for humanity. We can see in Jesus how God's

By David Douthett|2023-09-06T16:52:02-04:00May 17th, 2020|

Risen Indeed! So What?

Date: April 28, 2019

Bible Text: John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-41 | Rev. David A. Douthett

It's the Sunday after Easter, and the crowds have ebbed away. Why? As exciting and important as the Resurrection of Christ is, for many people there just isn't a connection between it and their own

By David Douthett|2019-04-28T14:05:29-04:00April 28th, 2019|

The Anointed One: King

Date: December 16, 2018

Bible Text: 1 Samuel 8:4-21, John 19:1-16 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: The Anointed One (Advent 2018)

Continuing our Advent series on the role of the Messiah, the Anointed One of God, we explore the biblical model of kingship. Israel's history and relationship to its kings is... well, ... complicated. Mostly, it

By David Douthett|2018-12-16T14:09:08-05:00December 16th, 2018|

The Crown

Date: November 25, 2018

Bible Text: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, John 18:33-37 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This Sunday we will the Reign of Christ the King. This is the last Sunday in the liturgical year, marking the culmination of history when Christ will return to usher in the perfect reign of

By David Douthett|2018-11-25T15:43:25-05:00November 25th, 2018|

Cleaning House

Date: January 28, 2018

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28 | Rev. David A. Douthett

In Mark's gospel, Jesus begins his ministry with authoritative preaching and a demonstration of his authority by casting out an unclean spirit. This sets the tone for the whole gospel. Jesus' ministry is to "clean

By David Douthett|2018-06-13T13:36:12-04:00March 25th, 2018|