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The Grace to Receive

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 1, 2023

Let's Be Real

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 24, 2023

September 24 - Let's Be Real

“Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister?
For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.”
(Romans 14:10)

Molded Creatures

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 17, 2023

September 17 - Molded Creatures

“Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord.
Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.”
(Jeremiah 18:6)

September 10 - A Time to Rebuild

Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.
(Isaiah 58:12)

A Time to Rebuild

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 10, 2023

September 03 - Whispers From God

“ ...and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire,
and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.”
(1 Kings 19:12)

Calm and Quiet: Whispers from God

Tom Markey
Interim Director of Youth Ministries
September 3, 2023

August 27 - Are the Kids Alright?

Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example
in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
(1 Timothy 4:12)

I Wish the Preacher Would Talk About: Are the Kids Alright?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 27, 2023

August 20 - Politics in Church

Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.
(Matthew 10:39)

I Wish the Preacher Would Talk About: Politics in Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 20, 2023

August 13 - How Much is Enough?

And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”
(Luke 12:15)

I Wish the Preacher Would Talk About: How Much is Enough?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 13, 2023

August 06 - What is Predestination?

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)

I Wish the Preacher Would Talk About: What is Predestination?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 6, 2023

July 30 - Back to the Beginning

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
(Colossians 1:15)

Scripture's Greatest Hits: Back to the Beginning

Rev. Sara Dorrien-Christians
Associate Pastor for Children and Family Ministries
July 30, 2023

Scripture's Greatest Hits: It's All About Love

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 23, 2023

Scripture's Greatest Hits: Jesus' Mission Statement

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 16, 2023

July 23 - It's All About Love

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”
(1 Corinthians 13:13)

July 16 - Jesus' Mission Statement

Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
(Luke 4:21)

July 09 - The Yoke of Christ

Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)

Scripture's Greatest Hits: The Yoke of Christ

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
July 09, 2023

July 02 - Can These Bones Live?

He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.”
(Ezekiel 37:3)

Scripture's Greatest Hits: Can These Bones Live?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 02, 2023

Scripture's Greatest Hits: Listening For God

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 25, 2023

June 25 - Listening For God

Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
(1 Samuel 3:1-10)

June 18 - Family Matters

But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
(Ruth 1:16)

Scripture's Greatest Hits: Family Matters

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 18, 2023

June 11 - God's Saying It Makes It So

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.
(Genesis 1:3)

Scripture's Greatest Hits: God's Saying It Makes It So

Rev. Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
June 11, 2023

A Joyful Call

Rev. Tyler D. Brinks
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
June 4, 2023

June 04 - A Joyful Call

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Matthew 28:19)

May 28 - A Living Church

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.
(John 14:26)

A Living Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 28, 2023

May 21 - A Sent Church

A Sent Church

You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised;
so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.
(Luke 24:48-49)

A Sent Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 21, 2023

May 14 - A Gathered Church

“A Gathered Church”

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints
and also members of the household of God. ” (Ephesians 2:19)

A Gathered Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 14, 2023

Faith in Action: Pray and Move Your Feet

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 07, 2023

May 07 - Pray and Move Your Feet

“Pray and Move Your Feet”

“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. “ (James 5:16)

April 30 - A Way to Serve

“A Way to Serve”

“So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. “ (James 2:17)

Faith in Action: A Way to Serve

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 30, 2023

April 23 - Listen First

“Listen First”

“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, ...”
(James 1:19)

Faith in Action: Listen First

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 23, 2023

April 16 - Unless I See

“Unless I See”

So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark
of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not
believe.” (John 20:19-31)

Unless I See

Rev. Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for Engagement
April 16, 2023

April 09 - Joy in the Morning

“Joy in the Morning”

"But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb,
taking the spices that they had prepared."
(Luke 24:1)

Easter Sunday: Joy in the Morning

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 9, 2023

April 02 - Character and Virtue: Humility

“Humility”

"Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."
(Matthew 21:5)

Character and Virtue: Humility

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 2, 2023

March 26 - Character and Virtue: Courage

“I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:1-9)

Character and Virtue: Courage

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 26, 2023

March 19 - Character and Virtue: Hope

“Hope”

“Endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us.”
(Romans 5:4-5)

March 12 - Character and Virtue: Friendship

“Friendship”

“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” (John 15:14)

Character and Virtue: Hope

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 19, 2023

Character and Virtue: Friendship

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 12, 2023

Character and Virtue: Truthfulness

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 05, 2023

March 05 - Character and Virtue: Truthfulness

“Truthfulness”

“They all deceive their neighbors, and no one speaks the truth; they have taught their tongues to speak lies; they commit iniquity and are too weary to repent.” (Jeremiah 9:5)

Ash Wednesday

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 22, 2023

Character and Virtue: Kindness

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 26, 2023

Can We Be Transformed

Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Director of Young Adult Engagement
February 19, 2023

February 26 - Character and Virtue: Kindness

“Kindness”

“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,
humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)

February 19 - Can We Be Transformed?

“Can We Be Transformed?”

“Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said,
‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’” (Matthew 17:5)

Whose Justice?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 12, 2023

February 12 - Whose Justice?

“Whose Justice?”

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16)

The Problem with Piety

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 05, 2023

Bothering God

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 29, 2023

February 05 - The Problem with Piety

“The Problem with Piety”

“...for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
(Luke 18:14)

January 29 - Bothering God

"Bothering God"

"Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart." (Luke 18:1)

Lost and Found

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 22, 2023

January 22 - Lost and Found

“Lost and Found”

“Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.”
(Luke 15:6)

A Crowded Table

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 15, 2023

Change of Plans

Rev. Karen Lang
Executive Pastor
January 01, 2023

January 15 - A Crowded Table

“Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.’”
(Luke 14:23)

No Longer At Ease

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 08, 2023

January 01 - Change of Plans

“When Joseph heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, He was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, Joseph went away to the district of Galilee.”
(Matthew 2:22)

Live in the Light

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 25, 2022

December 25 - Live in the Light

“Live in the Light”

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
(John 1:5)

Gentle Gratitude

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 18, 2022

December 18 - Gentle Gratitude

“Gentle Gratitude”

“When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him;
he took her as his wife.”
(Matthew 1:24)

Joyful Anticipation

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 11, 2022

December 11 - Joyful Anticipation

“Joyful Anticipation”

“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
(Luke 1:30)

Persistent Preparation

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 04, 2022

December 04 - Persistent Preparation

“Persistent Preparation”

“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
(Mark 1:1)

Impatient Expectation

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 27, 2022

November 27 - Impatient Expectation

“Impatient Expectation”

“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter;
we are all the work of your hand.”
(Isaiah 64:8)

The Reign of Christ

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
November 20, 2022

November 20 - The Reign of Christ

"The Reign of Christ"

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
(Luke 23:42)

Are You All In?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 13, 2022

November 13 - Are You All In?

“Are You All In?”

“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;”
(Matthew 25:14)

Deep Roots

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 06, 2022

November 06 - Deep Roots

“They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.”
(Jeremiah 17:8)

Faith in a Seed

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 30, 2022

October 30 -Faith in a Seed

"Faith in a Seed"

“Listen! A sower went out to sow.”
-Mark 4:3

The Truth About Scripture

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 23, 2022

October 23 -The Truth About Scripture

“The Truth About Scripture”

“All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction,
and for training in righteousness”
(2 Timothy 3:16)

The Truth About Sin

Rev. Sara B. Dorrien-Christians
Associate Pastor for Children and Family Ministries
October 16, 2022

October 16 -The Truth About Sin

“The Truth About Sin”

“Oh, rebellious children, says the Lord, who carry out a plan, but not mine;
who make an alliance, but against my will, adding sin to sin;”
(Isaiah 30:1)

The Truth About Neighbors

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 09, 2022

October 09 -The Truth About Neighbors

“The Truth About Neighbors”

“But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’”
(Luke 10:29)

The Truth About Polarization

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 02, 2022

October 02 -The Truth About Polarization

“He shall judge between many peoples, and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more;”
- Micah 4:3

What is Truth?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 25, 2022

September 25 -What is Truth?

"What is Truth?"

“Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’”
-John 18:38a

September 18 - On Mission Together

On Mission Together

Rev. Eugene Cho
President, Bread for the World
September 18, 2022

Speaking the Truth in Love

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 11, 2022

September 11 - Speaking the Truth in Love

“Speaking the Truth in Love”

“But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,”
(Ephesians 4:15)

God’s LinkedIn Profie

Rev. David A. Berry
Associate Pastor for Mission
September 04, 2022

September 04 -God’s LinkedIn Profile

“God’s LinkedIn Profile”

“Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?”
(Psalm 139:7)

I Wish the Preacher-Do We Need Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 21, 2022

August 28 - I Wish the Preacher - Will I Go to Heaven?

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them;’”
(Revelation 21:3)

I Wish the Preacher - Will I Go to Heaven?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 28, 2022

August 21 - I Wish the Preacher-Do We Need Church

“Do We Need the Church?”

“Now there are varieties of gift s, but the same Spirit;”
(1 Corinthians 12:4)

“The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology”

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 14, 2022

August 14 - The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology

“The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology”

“O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
(Psalm 8:9)

Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 7, 2022

August 7 - Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture

“Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture”

“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.”
(Mark 6:46)

Mother, Sister, Daughter

Rev. Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for Engagement
July 31, 2022

July 31 - Mother, Sister, Daughter

“When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and she took him as her son. She named him Moses, ‘because,’ she said, ‘I drew him out of the water.’”
(Exodus 2:10)

Jeremiah

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 24, 2022

July 24 - Jeremiah

“Jeremiah”

“Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’”
(Jeremiah 1:6)

Deborah

Senior Associate Pastor for Formation
Rev. Brian S. Shivers
July 17, 2022

Gideon

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 10, 2022

July 17 - Deborah

“Deborah”

“At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel.”
(Judges 4:4)

July 10 - Gideon

“Gideon”

“Then the Lord said to Gideon, ‘With the three hundred that lapped I will deliver you,
and give the Midianites into your hand. Let all the others go to their homes.’”
(Judges 7:7)

To Be Free

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 03, 2022

July 3 - To Be Free

“To Be Free”

“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
(Galatians 5:1)

Shiphrah and Puah

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 26, 2022

June 26 - Shiphrah and Puah

“Shiphrah and Puah”

“But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live.”
(Exodus 1:17)

Joseph and His Brothers

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 19, 2022

June 19 - Joseph and His Brothers

“They said to one another, ‘Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.’”
(Genesis 37:19-20)

The Lord Came Down

Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Director of Young Adult Engagement
June 12, 2022

June 12 - The Lord Came Down

“The Lord Came Down”

“The Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which mortals had built.”
(Genesis 11:5)

A Sending Spirit

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
June 5, 2022

June 5 - A Sending Spirit

“A Sending Spirit”

“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh…”
(Acts 2:17)

If Tomorrow Comes

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 29, 2022

May 29 - If Tomorrow Comes

“If Tomorrow Comes”

“So when they had come together, they asked him,
'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?'”
(Acts 1:6)

A New Song

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 22, 2022

May 22 - A New Song

“A New Song”

“O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.”
(Psalm 96:1)

A Sending Church

Rev. Lex M. Allum
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
May 15, 2022

May 15 - A Sending Church

“A Sending Church”

"And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:20)

An Equipping Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 8, 2022

May 8 - An Equipping Church

“An Equipping Church”

"He said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'"
(Matthew 22:37)

A Public Church

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 1, 2022

May 1 - A Public Church

“A Public Church”

"But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf,
for in its welfare you will find your welfare."
(Jeremiah 29:7)

Easter...Again

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 24, 2022

April 24 - Easter...Again

“Easter…Again!”

"Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'"
(John 20:29)

Easter Changes Everything

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 17, 2022

April 17 - Easter Changes Everything

“Easter Changes Everything”

"And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven,
came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."
(Matthew 28:2)

April 10 - Stones that Shout

“Stones that Shout”

"He answered, 'I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.'"
(Luke 19:40)

Stones that Shout

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 10, 2022

Table Manners

Rev. Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
April 03, 2022

April 03 - Table Manners

“Table Manners”

"In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money-changers seated at their tables."
( John 2:14)

A New Pair of Shoes

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 27, 2022

March 27 - A New Pair of Shoes

“A New Pair of Shoes”

"Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.'"
(Luke 15:31)

Two Copper Coins

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 20, 2022

March 20 -Two Copper coins

“Two Copper Coins”

"He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins."
(Luke 21:2)

Cling to the Cross

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 13, 2022

March 13 - Cling to the Cross

“Cling to the Cross”

"For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
(1 Corinthians 1:18)

Week 4

Scriptures Formative Authority

Week 3

A Never-Failing Spring

Week 2

How to Get Started

Week 1

How Do We Read Scripture?

Daily Bread

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 06, 2022

March 06 - Daily Bread

“Daily Bread”

"Give us this day our daily bread."
(Matthew 6:11)

Is This Anything

Rev. Sara A. Hayden
Director of Training
1001 New Worshipping Communities Movement of the
Presbyterian Church (USA)
February 27, 2022

February 27 - Is This Anything

“Is This Anything?”

"Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James,
and went up on the mountain to pray."
(Luke 9:28)

God with Us

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 20, 2022

February 20 - God with Us

“God with Us”

"For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you."
(Luke 17:21)

The Way to God

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 13, 2022

February 13 - The Way to God

“The Way to God”

"Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?'"
( John 14:5)

Who is Lord?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 06, 2022

February 06 - Who is Lord?

“Who is Lord?”

"Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?"
(Luke 6:46)

We Need a Savior

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 30, 2022

January 30 - We Need A Savior

“We Need A Savior…”

"For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many."
(Mark 10:45)

But the Teacher Says...

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 23, 2022

January 23 - But the Teacher says...

“But the Teacher Says…”

"But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
(Matthew 5:44)

What a Friend?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 16, 2022

January 16 - What a Friend?

“What a Friend…”

"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
( John 15:13)

My Name is Doxology

Rev. David A. Berry
Associate Pastor for Mission
December 26, 2021

January 9 - A Starting Point

“A Starting Point”

"The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God."
(Mark 1:1)

January 2 - Led to Joy

“Led to Joy”

"When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy." (Matthew 2:10

Led to Joy

Rev. Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for Engagement
January 2, 2022

A Starting Point

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 9, 2022

An Invasion of Love

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 19, 2021

December 19 - An Invasion of Love

“An Invasion of Love”

"And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory,
the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth."
( John 1:14)

A Brand New Song

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 12, 2021

December 12 - A Brand New Song

"And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.'"
(Luke 1:46-49)

A Wilderness Voice

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 5, 2021

December 5 - A Wilderness Voice

“A Wilderness Voice”

"And the crowds asked him, 'What then should we do?'"
(Luke 3:10)

A Vision of Hope

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 28, 2021

November 28 - A Vision of Hope

“A Vision of Hope”

"'Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word;'"
(Luke 2:29)

Kingdom Rehearsal

Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Director of Young Adult Engagement
November 21, 2021

November 21 - Kingdom Rehearsal

“Kingdom Rehearsal”

"Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be
fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.'"
( John 18:36)

What is a Saint?

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 31, 2021

Eat This Book

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 14, 2021

November 14 - Eat This Book

“Eat this Book”

"So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat."
(Ezekiel 3:2)

November 7 - The Eschatological Itch

“The Eschatological Itch: The Saga of a Roomy God”

"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who l

The Eschatological Itch

Rev. Dr. William G. Enright
Senior Pastor Emeritus
November 7, 2021

October 31 -What is a Saint?

“What is a Saint?”

"...joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light."
(Colossians 1:12)

When in our Music God is Glorified

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 24, 2021

October 24 -When in our Music god is glorified

“When in our Music God is Glorified”

"Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly;
your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard."
(Isaiah 58:8)

The Heart's Eyes

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 17, 2021

October 17 - The Heart's Eyes

“The Heart’s Eyes”

"...so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you,
what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints..."
(Ephesians 1:18)

Heart to Give

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 10, 2021

October 10 - Heart to Give

“From the Heart”

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
(Matthew 6:21)

An Invitation For You

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 3, 2021

October 3 - An Invitation For You

“An Invitation for You”

"Then they told what had happened on the road,
and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread."
(Luke 24:35)

Living Water

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 26, 2021

September 26 - Living Water

“Living Water”

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."
(Isaiah 43:2)

God's House, Our Home

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 19, 2021

September 19 - God's House, Our Home

“God’s House, Our Home”

"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle."
(Exodus 40:34)

Equipping the Saints - To Be Followers of the Way

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 12, 2021

September 12 - Equipping the Saints- To Be Followers of the Way

“Equipping the Saints”

"...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..."
(Ephesians 4:12)

The Genetic Make Up of Faith

Rev. Lex M. Allum
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
September 5, 2021

September 5 - The Genetic Make Up of Faith

“The Genetic Make Up of Faith”

"Then Jesus answered her, 'Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.'
And her daughter was healed instantly."
(Matthew 15:28)

Practicing the Faith: Bring What You Have

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 29, 2021

August 29 - Bring What You Have

“Bring What You Have”

"Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,
and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all."
(Mark 6:41)

August 22 - Discern the Spirit

“Discern the Spirit”

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world."
(1 John 4:1)

Practicing the Faith: Discern the Spirit

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 22, 2021

Practicing the Faith: Throw Parties

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 15, 2021

August 15 - Throw Parties

“Throw Parties”

"When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable."
(Luke 14:7)

Practicing the Faith: Use Your Words

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 8, 2021

On the Journey: Companions for the Journey

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
August 1, 2021

August 8 - Use Your Words

“Use Your Words”

"For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake."
(2 Corinthians 4:5)

August 1 - Companions for the Journey

“Companions for the Journey”

"Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her"
(Ruth 1:14)

On the Journey: Nothing for the Journey

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 25. 2021

July 25 - Nothing for the Journey

“Nothing for the Journey”

"Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves."
(Luke 10:3)

On the Journey: Traveling with God: All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 18. 2021

July 18 - All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes

“All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes”

"They had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness;
Israel camped there in front of the mountain."
(Exodus 19:2)

Reading the Psalms - Despair, Absence, and Hope

Rev. Brian S. Shivers
Senior Associate Pastor for Formation
July 11, 2021

July 11 - Despair, Absence, and Hope

“Despair, Absence, and Hope”

"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God."
(Psalm 42:11)

Reading the Psalms - Wonder

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 4, 2021

July 4 - Wonder

“Wonder”

"Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created."
(Psalm 148:5)

Reading the Psalms - Praise

Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 27, 2021

June 27 - Praise

“Praise”

"Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!"
(Psalm 150:6)

Reading the Psalms - Light

Reverend Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
June 20, 2021

June 20 - Light

“Light”

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
(Psalm 27:1)

June 6 - The Danger of Friendship

Reading the Psalms - Lament

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 13, 2021

June 13 - Lament

"How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?"
(Psalm 13:2)

The Danger of Friendship

Reverend Chris Palmer
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
June 6, 2021

May 23 - Life in the Spirit: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

May 30 - The With-ness of God

The With-ness of God

Reverend Gracie H. Payne
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
May 30, 2021

Life in the Spirit-I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 23, 2021

May 16 - Life in the Spirit: Looking Around

Life in the Spirit-Awakening

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 9, 2021

May 9 - Life in the Spirit: Awakening

Life in the Spirit-Look Around

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 16, 2021

May 2 - Life in the Spirit: The Power of Testimony

Life in the Spirit-Plenty of Good Room

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 25, 2021

Life in the Spirit-The Power of Testimony

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 2, 2021

April 25 - Life in the Spirit: Plenty Good Room

April 18 - Life in the Spirit: Practicing Resurrection

Life in the Spirit-Practicing Resurrection

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 18, 2021

April 11

Love and Child's Play

Love and Child's Play

Reverend Christopher A. Palmer
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
April 11, 2021

April 4 - Easter

Let God In

Letting God In

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday

ReLent-Doubt

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 28, 2021

ReLent-Pride

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
March 21, 2021
Senior Pastor

March 28 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Doubt

ReLent-Judgment

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 14, 2021

March 14 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Judgement

ReLent-Idols

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 7, 2021

March 7 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Idols

ReLent-Shame

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 28, 2021

February 28 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Shame

ReLent-Control

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 21, 2021

Transfigurtion Sunday

Reverend Christopher A. Henry & Rev. Dr. Winterbourne
February 14, 2021

February 21 - Lenten Series Sunday

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Control

February 14 - Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday

Why the Church

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 7, 2021

February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Week 5 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics

How do We Read Scripture

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
January 31, 2021
Senior Pastor

January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics

Where is the Holy Spirit

Reverend Christopher A. Henry
January 24. 2021
Senior Pastor

January 24, 2021 Third Sunday after Epiphany

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics

Who is Jesus

January 17, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

January 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics

What is Grace

January 10, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics

A Word to Seekers

January 3, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

January 3, 2021 Epiphany Sunday

The Light of Salvation

December 27, 2020
Reverend Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for Engagement

December 27, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas

December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Who is this Messiah

The Lens of Love

December 20, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Who is This Messiah?

Tidings of Joy

December 13, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Who is This Messiah?

Prince of Peace

December 6. 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent

Week 1 in a Sermon Series -- Who is This Messiah?

Messenger of Hope

November 29, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

When Did We See You?

November 22, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

November 22, 2020 Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?

The Power of an Apology

November 15, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

November 15, 2020 Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?

If Not Now..,

November 8, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

November 8, 2020 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?

What We Leave Behind

November 1, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

November 1, 2020 Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

The full service starts with video 2 on the playlist

Make It Plain

October 25, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

October 25, 2020 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again

Begin, Again.

October 18, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

October 18, 2020 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again

Can These Bones Live?

October 11, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

October 11, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again

God's Abundance

October 04, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

October 4, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Faithful Politics: The Common Good

September 27, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

September 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics

Faithful Politics: Civil Discourse

September 20, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

September 20, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics

Unity Matters

September 13, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

September 13, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics

“Arise and Come Away”

September 06, 2020
Reverend Gracie H. Payne
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

September 6, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Expansive Grace

August 30, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

August 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep

Even Them?

August 23, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

August 23. 2020 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep

Prevenient Gratitude

August 16. 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

August 16. 2020 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep

Runaway Prophet

August 9, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

August 9, 2020 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep

Paul Follows Jesus

August 2, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

August 02, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 7 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

Jonah

July 26, 2020
Rev. Madison VanVeelen
Coordinator of Pastoral Care

July 26, 2020 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 6 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

All Our Losses

July 19, 2020
Rev David A. Berry
Associate Pastor for Mission

July 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Week 5 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

Jesus Calms the Storm

July 12, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

July 12, 2020 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

July 5, 2020 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
The full services starts with Video 3 on the playlist

David and Goliath

July 5, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

The Burning Bush

June 28, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

June 28, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

Jesus Welcomes Children

June 21, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

June 21, 2020 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories

Choose to Love

June 14, 2020
Rev. Karen Lang
Senior Associate Pastor for Congregational Life

June 14, 2020 - Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday

Listening in Lament

June 7, 2020
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

Giving Thanks

May 31, 2020
Reverend Ibhar Jasiel Hernandez
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday

May 24. 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist

Planting in Exile

May 24, 2020
Reverend Kelley J Jepson
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle

May 17, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

May 17th, Sixth Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist

Encountering the Sacred

April 5, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

Missing Easter

April 12, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

Resurrection in the Plural

April 19, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

Beyond Cliches

May 3, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

May 10, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Mother's Day

May 3, 2020 _ Fourth Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with Video 2 on playlist

The Never-Ending Story

April 26, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

April 26, 2020 - Third Sunday of Easter

April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist

April 12, Easter Sunday

The full service starts with video 3 on playlist.

April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday

Week 6 in Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

The Best Promise I Know

March 29, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

March 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Lent

Week 5 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

Casting out Fear

March 22, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

March 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

Week 4 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

March 15, 2020 – Third Sunday in Lent

Week 3 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

Holding Faith, Together

March 15, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

Making Space

March 8, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

March 8, 2020 – Second Sunday in Lent

Week 2 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

Entering the Wilderness

March 1, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor

March 1, 2020 – First Sunday in Lent

Week 1 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season

December 30, 2018 – First Sunday After Christmas

December 9, 2018 – Second Sunday of Advent

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Change Your Christmas

December 2, 2018 – First Sunday of Advent

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Change Your Christmas