Worship

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Genesis 9:8-17, entitled, “When God Remembers.” Despite the destruction of the flood, when God remembers, life begins again. Danqui Zeng joins us a guest muscian for this service.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Genesis 3:1-21, entitled “The Gift of Clothes.” The story of the so-called fall of humanity is not only about our sinfulness; it is about God’s first act of grace.

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “Glory on the Way Down,” based on Matthew 17:1-9. The glory of the Transfiguration does not remain on the mountaintop, but follows us into the world where we are called to join in God’s work of healing and wholeness in the world.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Due to technical difficulties, no recording of this week’s service is available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “What Does the Lord Require?” based on Micah 6:1-8. Above all other things, the Lord requires of us a lifestyle of steady justice-seeking, kindness to others, and authentic humility.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “The Wisdom that Refuses to Win,” based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Paul points a divided church—and us—back to the cross, where all are the same: sinners who need the grace and mercy of God.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on John 1:29-42 entitled, “Come and See.” People often become followers of Jesus because of a yearning for something, captured in Jesus’ question in the text, “What are you looking for?” This often is the beginning of faith.

BAPTISM OF JESUS

Due to technical difficulties, no recording of the worship service was made. Click below to read a manuscript of Pastor Scott’s sermon, “A Bruised Reed and a Burning Hope,” based om Isaiah 42:1-9.

SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Due to technical difficulties, no recording of the worship service was made. Click below to read a manuscript of Pastor Scott’s sermon, “The Word Made Flesh,” based on John 1:1-18.

FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 entitled, “When God Goes on the Run.” While never minimizing the suffering of others, the followers of Jesus should always be ready to join God in preserving life, especially of the most vulnerable people.

CHRISTMAS EVE

As is our custom, on Christmas Eve we held a service of Nine Lessons and Carols. This service tells the story of salvation from creation to the birth of Jesus through Scripture reading and songs.

ADVENT 4

Pastor Mac preached a sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25 entitled, “What’s Love Got to do with It?” Though he often gets little credit in the gospels and in our lives of faith, Joseph was a model of faithfulness.

ADVENT 3

Due to inclement weather, worship services were canceled and no recording was made.

ADVENT 2

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled “Holy Readiness,” based on Matthew 3:1-12. John the Baptist calls us to repent and prepare for the coming of Jesus as a way of showing gratitude to God in advance.

ADVENT 1

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 entitled, “Keep Awake.” The Advent season is not for predicting when God will show up, but for making sure that we are ready when God does.

PROPER 29

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on John 6:24-35, entitled, “Bread Enough for Thanksgiving.” When Jesus says that he is the “bread of life,” he meant for us to continue giving thanks and sharing it with the world.

PROPER 28

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Isaiah 65:17-25 entitled, “When God Starts Over.” He urged the congregation to remember the small, mundane ways in which God is at work creating new heavens and a new earth.

PROPER 27

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Haggai 2:1-9 entitled,
“When Glory is Hard to See.” He urged the congregation to remember God’s promise to be present with us even when things aren’t the same as they used to be.

PROPER 26

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 19:1-10 entitled, “He Looked Up.” Saints are those who have been called by Jesus and responded with faithfulness, even if they remain a little rough around the edges.

PROPER 25

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 18:9-14 entitled “Knowing What You Need.” The Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector teaches us that those who are justified know that above all else they need God’s forgiveness.

PROPER 24

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 18:1-8 entitled, “Will He Find Faith on Earth?” In the same way that we persistently ask for justice from God, so also God persistently asks for justice from us.

PROPER 23

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on 2 Timothy 2:8-15 entitled, “Remember Jesus.” Whenever we feel discouraged or lost, remembering the heart of the gospel—the good news of Jesus—can encourage us and help us find our way.

PROPER 22

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 17:5-10 entitled, “Prosthetic Faith.” In a world that values bigness, the followers of Jesus are called to cultivate the habit of making small gestures of faithfulness every day.

PROPER 21

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 16:19-31. The text urges us to build bridges to span the chasm between the wealthy and the poor in our community. This includes charitable acts and working for lasting change to eliminate the causes of poverty.

PROPER 20

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 entitled, “Praying for Kings and Everyone Else.” He stressed that when we pray for others, we are reminded of their humanity and express our hope in God’s salvation for everyone.

Proper 19

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 15:1-10 entitled, “Finding Lost Things.” The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin teach us that God never gives up searching for the lost, and rejoices when they return to God.

PROPER 18

Due to technical difficulties, no recording of the worship service is available. We apologize for the error.

PROPER 17

Pastor Mac preached a sermon based on Jeremiah 2:4-13, entitled, “The Danger of Cracked Cisterns.” As the prophet warned the People of Israel, so also we ought to avoid trusting too much in ourselves rather than in the sovereign God.

PROPER 16

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 13:10-17 entitled, “Straightened Out.” He claimed that Jesus offers healing and wholeness to all, despite our tendency to get in the way.

PROPER 15

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 12:49-56 entitled, “Reading the Weather.” He emphasized the urgency of Jesus’ call for his followers to discern the times, and act boldly out of their faith convictions.

PROPER 14

Pastor Scott preached a sermon from Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 on the nature of faith. He claimed that faith is conviction about the certainty of God’s promises, even when we cannot see them fulfilled yet.

PROPER 13

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 12:13-21 entitled, “A Full Barn and an Empty Soul.” Drawing on the Parable of the Rich Fool, he claimed that being “rich toward God” means sharing our abundance with others, especially those in need.

PROPER 12

Pastor Scott preached a sermon from Hosea 1:2-10 entitled, “Love among the Wreckage.” He stressed that God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to the People of Israel extends to each one of us as well.

PROPER 11

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 10:38-42 entitled “On Being a Disciple.” Following Jesus, he said, requires both a deep devotional life and one devoted to serving others.

PROPER 10

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Luke 10:25-37 entitled, “Who is the Good Samaritan?” Apart from the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, none of us has the capacity to show the kind of compassion for others to which Jesus calls us.

PROPER 9

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 10:1-11 entitled, “Sent Out.” He explained that all believers in Jesus Christ are called to be apostles, continuing the ministries of healing, forgiveness, and hope that he began.

PROPER 8

Pastor Mac preached a from Luke 9:46-62, entitled, “Opting for Cheap Grace.” In it she cautioned followers of Jesus not to underestimate the cost of following Jesus faithfully. It requires all that we have to offer.

PROPER 7

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, entitled, “On Being Holy.” The call to be different morally from the culture around us applies to us as much as it did to the People of Israel in ancient times.

TRINITY SUNDAY

Pastor Mac led the congregation in is annual hymn sing. No recording of the service was made.

If you would like to watch the service from last year on Trinity Sunday, click on the link below.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Acts 2:1-13 entitled, “The Power of Pentecost.” The text urges believers to reclaim their primary identity as witnesses to the mighty acts of God in our own lives.

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “Jailhouse Conversion,” based on Acts 16:16-34. Often the best pulpit for proclaiming the good news of the Gospel is when faithful people are confronted by powerful forces trying to stop them.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor Scott preached a sermon entitled, “Lydia and her Whole Household,” based on Acts 16:9-15. He urged the congregation to remain open to the leading of God’s Spirit, who often asks of us unexpected things.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor Scott preached a sermon on Acts 11:1-18, entitled “Who are We to Hinder God?” He urged faithful people to be open to the ways in which God constantly challenges the limits that we place on God.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor Mac preached a sermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:22-30 entitled, “The Gift of Gracious Acceptance.” The metaphor of us as sheep intends to tell us of God’s character as provider; our job is to accept graciously what God gives.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor Scott preached a sermon from John 21:1-19 entitled, “Breakfast at the Beach.” He encouraged the congregation to remain attentive to the ways in which the resurrected Christ continues to call us to be faithful disciples.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

Due to technical difficulties, no recording of this worship service is available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon from Luke 24:1-12 entitled, “He is Not Here.” The empty tomb is not proof of the resurrection; the way in which the risen Christ remains present in the world today, transforming lives is the real proof.

PALM SUNDAY

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Luke 19:28-40 entitled, “Coming in the Name of the Lord.” The Triumphal Entry invites the followers of Jesus, including us, to recommit ourselves to following the Prince of Peace.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott preached a sermon based on Isaiah 43:16-21 entitled, “God’s New Thing.” While it is sometimes good to recall the past with nostalgia, we must never let it make us unaware of what new thing God is doing in the world.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Mac preached a sermon entitled “God’s Package Deal,” based on Luke 15:1-32. The joy that we feel when we find something lost is the joy of God’s reconciling love.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Scott’s sermon entitled “God’s Patience” was based on Luke 13:1-9, where Jesus tells the Parable of the Fig Tree. He emphasized God’s patience with us, even as God calls us to repent.