God Loves a Wrestler: Jacob’s Long Night at the River
Jacob spent a night grappling with a stranger who may have been an angel, or God, and walked away wounded, blessed, and renamed for the struggle. This sermon makes the case that questioning God is not a failure of faith but a form of it.
The Sacred Work of Revision: Creation, the Trinity, and Making Faith Your Own
Most acts of creation are really acts of revision, working with the raw materials handed to us rather than starting from nothing. This Trinity Sunday reflection on Genesis invites you to dig into the theology you’ve inherited and make something new from it.
Pentecost and the Blueprint for Belonging
Pentecost wasn’t just the birthday of the church. It was the moment the Holy Spirit revealed that inclusion across difference is the very blueprint for what a church is meant to be.
When Jesus Said No to Nationalism
On the morning the resurrected Jesus met his disciples, they expected a king who would restore their nation to greatness. Instead, Jesus turned them outward, refusing the throne of nationalism and sending them to witness to the whole world.
Holy Envy: Faith as Radical Curiosity
What if faith wasn’t about having all the right answers, but about staying curious together? Discover how Paul’s sermon at Mars Hill invites you to practice “holy envy” and find belonging in a community where no one has to carry belief alone.
Manna in the Wilderness: As Much as We Need
What looks like absence can become plenty in the simple act of noticing. This stewardship reflection on the manna in Exodus invites you to see how God provides exactly as much as you need for the journey ahead.
The World Made New: Revelation’s Vision for Creation Justice
What if the book of Revelation isn’t about divine vengeance but about the consequences of a broken world? This Earth Day sermon reframes Revelation as an ancient vision for creation justice and an invitation to imagine a world renewed.
The Defiant Joy of Easter: Resurrection as an Act of Resistance
Easter’s earliest witnesses didn’t arrive at the empty tomb with theological certainty or scientific skepticism. They found something far more powerful: the defiant persistence of life in the shadow of empire’s violence.
Hosanna, Save Us: When Empire Promises Peace but Delivers Violence
Palm Sunday’s cry of “hosanna” was never just a spiritual plea. It was a desperate call for real salvation from people who knew that empire’s version of peace always came at the cost of their lives.
Looking for Heart: Why Metrics Don’t Measure Faithfulness
When a church is on a roll, the real danger comes from confusing a healthy budget with divine approval. This sermon explores why true faithfulness is measured not by metrics, but by heart, community, and a commitment to justice.