Jan 28, 2024
When we hear the words “because I said so,” we recognize that that person speaks with authority. Join Pastor James as he walks through today’s gospel text seeking an understanding that because Jesus said so, His authority came not from rank or position. Instead, His wisdom came from His competence in interpreting...
Jan 21, 2024
Jesus says to the disciples and to you “follow me.” This is not just an invitation to go; it’s also an invitation to leave behind earthly pursuits. Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how we accept Jesus’ invitation to follow, not by packing up, but by letting go. By letting go, where we hear the call to a...
Jan 14, 2024
There is a lot of “finding” in John’s quirky account on the calling of Jesus’ disciples. Join Pastor James as he shares our calling as Christians, to share the gospel with others. It is through our inviting, going, and showing that those “found” may also take part in finding and sharing in God’s...
Jan 7, 2024
Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how we are recreated in baptism just like the image of creation in Genesis, where the Spirit of God moved over the waters. Mark’s gospel makes it clear that it is the Spirit’s movement that distinguishes Jesus’ baptism from John’s. The Spirit has come upon us like Jesus...