the Sermon
How should the story of the widow's mite guide our faith today?
Gary reflects on the story of Jesus' encounter with Bartimaeus
The abundant life isn't something to be passively received but a goal that we actively reach for.
Christian faith is fundamentally about giving of ourselves for the benefit of others
How do we navigate our commitment to Christ in a broken world in a way that maintains our integrity?
Be doers of the word
Fr Jon's sermon from Sunday August 18
Building the beloved community begins with finding humility and courage
A faith rooted in fear is no faith at all
The interruptions are the ministry
We all are one in mission - Fr Jon reflects on his experience at General Convention
How do we hold onto faith in the midst of life's storms
Jesus's gardening advice might not be very efficient, but his words on the reign of God can't miss
What does it mean for us to call Jesus Lord?
Fr Jon reflects on the place of confessional prayer in our lives of faith
That God is three person is a matter of faith, but what does it mean about who we are and the life god wants for us?
The Holy Spirit gives us strength and courage and shows the path to greater love and abundant life
A creative God never stops creatively engaging with his people
Why are we amazed at God’s loving action in the world?
Fr Jon’s sermon
Gary’s sermon for the Sunday after Easter
Fr Jon’s Easter Sermon
Sermon for Palm Sunday
God's creating work continues into every generation
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13
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Gary reflects on the power of belief
Readings: Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
It's easy to get things wrong on our own, but working together as God's people brings us closer to the truth
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22,
Psalm 19
Fear holds us back from being what God created us to be.
Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 Psalm 22:22-30
Faith offers a second chance, for our us and for our communities.
Readings: Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15, Psalm 25:1-9
Fr Jon reflects on the weight of grief and and the strength of faith
Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9, & Psalm 50:1-6
Fr Jon reflects on how the work of faith begins with letting go of what holds us back from deep relationship with our neighbors and with God.
Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39, & Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
Worship Leader Gary Neddo reflects on the readings
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28
Sharing our experience of the Good News is like a planting a seed; but it is God who does the work that leads to its blooming.
Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Psalm 62:6-14
How do we build a life that helps us become the people God created us to be?
Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 John 1:43-51
The Holy Spirit draws us closer to God that our lives might more fully reflect God's love
Merry Christmas, here is Fr Jon's sermon from our Christmas Eve Service
How can we be most faithful in our lives, especially in dark and challenging times?
On this second Sunday of Advent, Fr Jon asks “what was so compelling about John the Baptist?”
Fr Jon’s Sermon for the First Sunday of Advent
What do we mean we say Jesus is Lord?
What are the treasures God has given us to grow and share?
Fr Jon reflects on the parable of the wise and foolish maidens and what it is Jesus might be telling us about our lives in the here and now
Fr Jon reflects on the chain of relationships from Jesus to us and beyond that is the “church.”
Fr Jon speaks to the desire of Jesus for us to give ourselves fully to the mission of God.
Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22
Fr Jon reflects on the legacy of St Francis