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When the Answer is “No”

Date: August 15, 2021

Bible Text: Psalm 13, Mark 14:29-40 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Life is hard! Very often, from the time we are very young until the day we die, life tells us "No!" This happens in many and various ways. Today we will look at a few

By David Douthett|2021-08-15T13:43:02-04:00August 15th, 2021|

Easter! What Would You Say?

Date: April 4, 2021

Bible Text: Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! The grave could not hold him, as God vindicated him as the Righteous Messiah. Rejoice friends and neighbors, because we no longer need fear

By David Douthett|2021-04-07T14:26:05-04:00April 7th, 2021|

Clinging Like Ivy

Date: August 30, 2020

Bible Text: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-27 | Rev. David A. Douthett

We continue the story from last week of Jesus exploring and explaining his identity with the disciples. Simon Peter acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, but when Jesus talks about what

By David Douthett|2020-08-30T22:22:58-04:00August 30th, 2020|

Graduated Cylinder

Date: July 12, 2020

Bible Text: Philippians 4:4-13 | Rev. David A. Douthett

This week we are recognizing our graduates in the Class of 2020. Pastor David has a brief sermon based on Philippians 4:4-13 using a graduated cylinder. Then four of our graduates tell us of their

By David Douthett|2020-07-14T16:54:22-04:00July 14th, 2020|

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|

Ages in Conflict

Date: May 10, 2020

Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Easter and the Messianic Age

We continue exploring the Messianic Age opened by Jesus' resurrection and what it means for us. This week we will look a little more at how we can serve as ambassadors between the Messianic Age

By David Douthett|2020-06-16T10:55:34-04:00May 10th, 2020|

Disruption

Date: April 5, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 21:1-17 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. We remember and celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem before his passion and resurrection. It was an intentional disruption of the usual Passover celebration that was taking

By David Douthett|2020-04-06T19:45:17-04:00April 6th, 2020|

Withstanding Loss

Date: March 29, 2020

Bible Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2020 - Withstanding

The passages for this week seem very appropriate. We will focus on John 11:1-45, which is the story of the raising of Lazarus. It's a very familiar story that carries a lot of comfort and

By David Douthett|2020-03-31T11:40:12-04:00March 31st, 2020|

Withstanding Pandemic

Date: March 22, 2020

Bible Text: Psalm 23:1-6, John 9:1-41 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Series: Lent 2020 - Withstanding

We are still working out some technical issues as we meet virtually for worship during the COVID19 pandemic, so please excuse things like poor lighting, awkward transitions, feedback, and echo, among others. We are working

By David Douthett|2020-03-22T15:48:14-04:00March 22nd, 2020|

Going Off the Map

Date: January 26, 2020

Bible Text: Psalm 27:1-9, Matthew 4:12-23 | Rev. David A. Douthett

Last week we heard the story of how Jesus' first disciples got started with him as told by John's gospel. This week we hear about it from Matthew. The details are quite a bit different,

By David Douthett|2020-01-28T15:57:57-05:00January 28th, 2020|