“The Voice of the Healer”
Sermon by The Rev. Joe Gunby
John 5: 2-9
May 26, 2019
John
Sermon: The New Rule
“The New Rule”
Sermon by The Rev. Joe Gunby
John 13: 31-35
May 19, 2019
Sermon: Who is Jesus?
“Who is Jesus?”
Sermon by The Rev. Joe Gunby
John 10: 22-42
May 12 2019
Sermon: Come and See
Children love to play the game “hide and seek.” Although they enjoy hiding, the true joy is being found by their loved one.
As adults, we become better at hiding from others — even hiding in places where we are supposedly sharing ourselves. On social media, we create an image of our lives that we want others to see. But … Read the rest
Sermon: Witness to the Light
We know that standard Christian trope that through Christ we are saved. But what does that really mean? And does that mean that everyone else — even those who never encountered Christ in their life — are damned? Are we just the lucky ones, because we happened to grow up in a Christian family and/or live in a Christian society?… Read the rest
Sermon: God With Us
As the Advent season begins, it’s a good time to reflect on how we see God. Early Gnostics struggled to see God with human qualities? Humans are so messy, limited and full of fault.
As a human, Jesus transformed the image of God, but it was still difficult for many to grasp — and still is to this day. How … Read the rest
Homily: Abiding in the Word
Jesus tells us in John 15:4 that “I am the vine, you are the branches.”
Spiritual life is like a vine. And just as vines need pruning to stay in good health and bear more fruit, our spiritual lives need seasonal pruning. But we are not asked to do this task alone. God is the master gardener, and we can … Read the rest
Sermon: Jesus is risen! But do we know him?
He is risen!
But what does Jesus’ resurrection truly mean to us? Are we really ready to accept the risen Jesus? Or are we too comfortable with our earthly life that we prefer to live our lives as if Jesus is dead?
If we are truly ready to accept the risen Jesus, and the eternal life offered to us, that … Read the rest
Sermon: “In the end, light will win”
Does it look like light is overcoming darkness? It seems like darkness is winning every time you turn on the news. But John tells us that light wins. The light that comes into the world is not a momentary light. It is a powerful light that brings life into the world, generating goodness, kindness and genuine love.
God asks you … Read the rest
Sermon: Benefit of the Doubt
“Benefit of the Doubt”
Sermon by The Rev. Lisa Caine
John 20:19-31
April 3, 2016 • Second Sunday of Easter
The Word in Song: Christ is Risen! Sing Hallelujah!
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