HOLY GOSPEL –John 20:19-31 "Doubting Thomas" insists he won't believe in the Risen Jesus unless he sees and touches him. In response, Jesus shows up; but he also tells Thomas it is better to believe without seeing. Today, like Thomas, we too often struggle to believe. Listen in as Pastor Clark speaks to what to do with that struggle.
Nineveh and Us: True Love Catches Stones
Pastor Adam Clark September 24, 2017
The prophet Jonah ran away from God's call to reach out to Nineveh, the "evil empire" of his day, with a word of repentance and mercy. In this message, Pastor Clark asks whether we are running from a similar call today.
Continuing Reformation, Suffering, and our Gay Neighbors
Pastor Adam Clark October 25, 2015 - Reformation Sunday
Four hundred ninety-eight years ago, Luther and friends called the Church to reform its life and teaching. In this sermon, Pastor Clark explores how the call to reform through repentance continues to reach us today, both as individuals and as a community. In particular, he claims, the church today needs to show more sympathy than it often does for the reasons many find God's commands hard to accept--even as it remains faithful to God's Word. Pastor Clark explains how this is especially true regarding biblical teachings on suffering and homosexuality.
The Wisdom of Gentleness
Pastor Adam Clark September 20, 2015
We are used to hearing that gentleness is a "fruit of the Spirit" (Gal 5:22), i.e. part of the life God's Spirit "grows" in us. James 3:13, however, adds that gentleness is "wise." That is, it is something that makes sense practically as a key component in a joyful, well-lived life. Join Pastor Clark as he unfolds this "wisdom of gentleness."
"Victory": Friending Jesus, Following the Spirit
Pastor Adam Clark 5-13-12
1 John makes the strong claim that those who believe in Christ already have a victory that conquers the world. But Christians don't seem to be at the top of the heap when it comes to worldly power and influence. So what could this promise mean? Listen as Pastor Clark explains how "friending Jesus" and "following the Spirit" describe the life that rises above the most fundamental trials of being human and receives the fulfillment of promises made to Israel. The sermon, written for Mother's Day, describes especially what this victory looks like in our families.
Sex Drugs and Your Rockin Body Pt 1
Pastor Adam Clark 1-15-12 Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 6
Ever wonder why God offers such strong commands about what we do with our bodies? In this sermon, discover how God’s commands, especially regarding sex and marriage, intend to give you a truly “rockin’ body” and a great romantic life.
Sex Drugs and Your Rockin Body Pt 2
Pastor Adam Clark 1-22-12 Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 7
Although God provides the romantic life that is truly fulfilling, this is not the whole story. In this sermon, hear about the importance of singleness to having a rockin’ body and a church community that knows the joy of friendship. Rockin’ Body Part I is incomplete and even misleading without Part II!
Pastor Bryan Borger August 23, 2015 - Pentecost 13
"You have the words of eternal life." In order to take such a stand, as Peter and Joshua did, Paul tells us to arm ourselves with the word of God. We pray in the Spirit that we might be bold ambassadors of the gospel.
Be Yourself
Pastor Bryan Borger August 9, 2015 - Pentecost 11
Ephesians 4:25—5:2 Christians are called to be imitators of God. This does not mean Christians are perfect. Rather, the Spirit is at work in our lives so that our actions and attitudes genuinely reflect the love and forgiveness we have received through Christ and his death.
Putting Our Best FAITH Forward
Pastor Ken Mangelsdorf 11-11-12
"God's House": A Tool for Building God's House in the Hearts of His Followers. Capital Campaign thoughts... Then (1979) and Now (2012)