January 19
“No Safe Distance” | John 1:35-42
“When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?'” John 1:38
Rev. Joe Pool
January 12
“The Water Works” | Matthew 3:13-17
“Then John consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.” Matthew 3:16
Rev. Joe Pool
January 5
“Unexpected Guests” | Matthew 2:1-12
“On entering the house, the wise men saw the child with Mary his mother, and they knelt down and paid him homage.” Matthew 2:11
Rev. Joe Pool
December 29
“Disturbing the Peace” | Luke 2:22-40
“When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.” Luke 39-40
Rev. Katie Newsome
December 22
Advent Sermon Series: Light of the World
“The Journey to Joy” | Luke 2:1-6, 8-14
“The angel said to the shepherds, ‘Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you goo news of great joy for all the people.'” Luke 2:10
Rev. Joe Pool
December 15
Advent Sermon Series: Light of the World
“The Promise of Potential” | Luke 1:26-38
“Gabriel said, ‘For nothing is impossible with God.’ Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” Luke 1:37, 38
Rev. Joe Pool
December 8
Advent Sermon Series: Light of the World
“Sing a New Song” | Luke 1:46-50
“And Mary sang, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.'” Luke 1:46-4
Rev. Joe Pool
December 1
Advent Sermon Series: Light of the World
“The Meaning of Memory” | Luke 1 (Selections)
“Then there appeared to Zechariah an angel of the Lord and the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid for your prayer has been heard.’” Luke 1:11-12
Rev. Joe Pool
November 24
“Going Back” | Luke 17:11-19
“Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to good except this one?’” Luke 17:17-18
Rev. Joe Pool
November 17
Stewardship Sermon Series: Earn. Save. Give.
“Give All You Can” | Luke 19:1-10
“Zacchaeus said, ‘Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give…I will pay back four times as much.'” Luke 19:8
Rev. Joe Pool
November 10
Stewardship Sermon Series: Earn. Save. Give.
“Save All You Can” | Matthew 25:14-23, 29a
“Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:21
Rev. Joe Pool
November 3
Stewardship Sermon Series: Earn. Save. Give.
“Earn All You Can” | Luke 16:1-13
“Jesus said, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager — whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve God and wealth.'” Luke 16:1, 10, 13
Rev. Joe Pool
October 27
All Saints’ Day | “Many Rooms” | John 14:1-4, 15-18, 27
“Jesus said, ‘In my Father’s house there are many rooms…I go to prepare a place for you.”’ John 14:2
Rev. Joe Pool
October 20
“Not Like Other People” | Luke 18:9-14
Rev. Joe Pool
October 13
“Made Well” | Luke 17:11-19
Rev. Katie Newsome
October 6
“Waiting to Experience God” | 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Rev. Paul Maletic
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.” 2 Timothy 1:5
September 29
Sermon Series: The Parables of Jesus
“Waiting and Watching” | Luke 15:11-24
Rev. Joe Pool
“While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20
September 22
Sermon Series: The Parables of Jesus
“Meeting Myself Next Door” | Luke 10:25-37
Rev. Christina Hildebrand
September 15
Sermon Series: The Parables of Jesus
“Promises” | Luke 21:28-32
Rev. Joe Pool
“Jesus said, ‘What do you think ? A man had two sons…'” Luke 21:28
September 8
“Child Friendly” | Luke 18:15-17
Rev. Joe Pool
“Jesus called for them and said, ‘Let the little children come to me…'” Luke 18:16
September 1
Sermon Series: The Parables of Jesus
“A Clean Sweep” | Luke 15:1-10
Rev. Joe Pool
“What about a woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one, does not sweep the house…” Luke 15:8
August 25
“Bent not Broken” | Luke 13:10-17
Rev. Joe Pool
“And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight.” Luke 13:11
August 18
“With the Teachers” | Luke 2:41-52
Rev. Joe Pool
“After three days Joseph and Mary found Jesus in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” Luke 2:46
August 11
Summer Sermon Series: Great Women of the Bible
“The Giver” | Luke 10:38-42
Rev. Katie Newsome
“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:41-42
August 4
Summer Sermon Series: Great Women of the Bible
“Armed with Needle and Thread” | Acts 9:32-43
Rev. Sandy Heard
“All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.” Acts 9:39b
July 28
Summer Sermon Series: Great Women of the Bible
“Deal or No Deal” | Judges 4:1, 4-9
Rev. Joe Pool
“Barak said to Deborah, ‘If you go with me, I will go; but if you do not go with me, I will not go.’ And Deborah said to him. ‘I will surely go with you.'” Judges 4:8, 9
July 21
Summer Sermon Series: Great Women of the Bible
“Right Place, Right Time” | Esther (selections)
Rev. Joe Pool
“Who knows? Perhaps you have come to your royal dignity for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
July 14
Sermon Series: “The Family Tree” Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
“The Family Legacy | Genesis 48:8-20
Rev. Joe Pool
“But Jacob stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was younger, and his left hand on Manessah, crossing his hands, for Manasseh was the first born.” Genesis 48:14
July 7
Sermon Series: “The Family Tree” Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
“Goes Around, Comes Around” | Genesis 45:1-5, 8-10, 13-15
Rev. Joe Pool
“Joseph said to them, ‘I am Joseph. Is my father alive?’ But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.” Genesis 45:3
June 30
Sermon Series: “The Family Tree” Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
“Stripes and Plaids” | Genesis 37:1-11, 25-28
Rev. Joe Pool
“Now Jacob loved Joseph more than any other of his children…and he made him a coat of many colors.” Genesis 37:3
June 23
Sermon Series: “The Family Tree” Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
“Grabby Gets It” | Genesis 25-27 (Selections)
Rev. Joe Pool
“Afterward Jacob came out, with his hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob (Grabby).” Genesis 25:26
June 16
Sermon Series: “The Family Tree” Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
“The Test”
Rev. Joe Pool
“Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together.” Genesis 22:6
June 9
“Ashes to Fire” | Acts 2:1-12
Rev. Joe Pool
“Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3, 4a
June 2
“Why Do You Stand Looking Up” | Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11
Rev. Christina Hildebrand
May 26
Sermon Series – After the Earthquake:
How Resurrection Shake Our World
“Reconciliation” | John 21:15-19
Rev. Joe Pool
“Jesus said to Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ Peter said, ‘Yes, Lord…’” John 21:15
May 19
Sermon Series – After the Earthquake:
How Resurrection Shakes Our World
“Abundance” | John 21:1-8
Rev. Joe Pool
“So they cast their net, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.” John 21:6
May 12
“A Parent’s Prayer” | I Samuel 1-2 (Sections)
Rev. Joe Pool
“Hannah made this vow, ‘O Lord of hosts remember me and do not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazarite until the day of his death.”‘ I Samuel 1:11
May 5
Sermon Series – After the Earthquake:
How Resurrection Shakes Our World
“Shaking the Power” | Matthew 27:62-66; 28:2-4,11-15
Rev. Joe Pool
“Pilate said to them, ‘You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can.'” Matthew 27:65
April 28
Sermon Series – After the Earthquake:
How Resurrection Shakes Our World
“After the Earthquake” | Luke 24:36-43
Rev. Joe Pool
“Jesus said to them, ‘Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?'” Luke 24:38
April 21
Easter Sunday
“Easter Earthquake” | Matthew 28:1-10
Rev. Joe Pool
“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, and an angel said to the women, ‘Jesus in not here, for he has been raised.'” Matthew 28:2, 6
April 14
Palm Sunday
“Even a Rock” | Luke 19:28-40
Rev. Joe Pool
“Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.'” Luke 19:40
April 7
Lenten Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“The Big Picture” | Matthew 6:9-13
Rev. Joe Pool
“Pray then in this way…” Matthew 6:9
March 31
Lenten Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Out of Focus” | Matthew 6:1-4
Rev. Joe Pool
“Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them…” Matthew 6:1
March 24
Lenten Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“You Have Heard” | Matthew 5:13-16
Rev. Joe Pool
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world…” Matthew 5:13-14
March 17
Lenten Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Bridges or Fences” | Matthew 5:4-9
Sandy Heard, Intern
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
March 10
Lenten Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
“Poverty of Spirit” | Matthew 5:1-3
Rev. Joe Pool
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
March 3
“Under the Big Top” | Luke 9:28-36
Rev. Joe Pool
“Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here…'” Luke 9:33
February 24, 2019
“Running Over” | Luke 6:27-38
Rev. Joe Pool
“Forgive and you will be forgiven; give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over…” Luke 6:38
February 17, 2019
“Like a Tree”
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Rev. Joe Pool
“They shall be like a tree planted by the water…” Jeremiah 17:8a
February 10, 2019
“Still There”
Luke 5:1-11
Rev. Joe Pool
“When they had brought their boats to shore they left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:11
February 3, 2019
“I Am More…”
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Rev. Joe Pool
“But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, ‘I am only’…'” Jeremiah 1:7
January 27, 2019
“Brought Home”
Luke 4:14-21
Rev. Christina Hildebrand
“Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country.” Luke 4:14
January 20, 2019
“Whine into Wine”
John 2:1-11
Rev. Joe Pool
“When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’” John 2:1-11
January 13, 2019
“Marked and Claimed”
Baptism of the Lord | Mark 1:4-11
Rev. Joe Pool
“And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’” Mark 1:11
January 6, 2019
“The Journey”
Matthew 2:1-12
Rev. Joe Pool
“Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?’” Matthew 2:1-2