How Do You Know What You Know?
Date: July 5, 2020
Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Sermons
With You in Spirit
Date: June 28, 2020
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
The identity of the writer of Colossians is a problem. Some scholars take the writer at his word, and say that the author is none other than the great apostle Paul. Other scholars look at the way this letter is written, some nuances of the text, and say that the letter is actually written by … read
All Body, All the Time
Date: June 21, 2020
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey
The first time I remember reading today’s Colossians passage was on September 11, 2001. It was my quiet time, and I had just read and was puzzling over “in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body.” My husband interrupted my quiet time to tell me … read
In the Likeness of Christ
Date: June 14, 2020
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23a
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23a
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Throughout his letters, the apostle Paul talks about the followers of Jesus taking on the image or the likeness of Christ, and by that he did not mean the physical features of Jesus, but the heart and soul of Jesus. That’s an idea we share a lot in the church, becoming more and more like … read
Grown Weary
Date: June 7, 2020
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman
In the past 12 days, tens of thousands of people in the U.S. have been marching in a pent-up demand for racial justice. During this week, a few have said that they’ve been on the front lines rallying for this change for decades, and they are weary. And, I’ve heard younger people say, “Racism in … read
Holy Spirit Power
Date: May 31, 2020
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
In this season of Pentecost, there is a sense of powerlessness weighing heavily throughout the United States. Can you feel it? It doesn’t seem to matter whether it’s in the White House, our medical community, the mayor’s office, or the church collectively; it doesn’t feel as if there is a way to move forward, nor … read