Sermons from August 2024

There are homeless people all around us, some are without a physical home and others without a spiritual home. This passage reminds us that even Jesus was homeless. Even Jesus was cast out and turned away. Whether we are welcoming those without a physical home or confronting our own need to find a spiritual home in Christ, this week we claim the reality of a new home as…

So many struggle with demons that hold our spirits captive. The stigma of this torment keeps us separated, holding life at arm’s length. Transformation and healing is possible but it may need to start with the work of compassion and truth-telling. How can we stay in conversation, not running and hiding from the reality and pain of mental illness in our communities and be…

So often, we find ourselves judging the sinners among us, forgetting our own sin and failures. No matter our sins, no matter the sins of others, Jesus forgives those who come with humility and love, removing their outsider identity.

Have you ever felt utterly alone? Even for just a moment? Jesus knows this pain and raises us up to be comfort for one another. How are we called to rise up and comfort the lonely?