October 13, 2024, Pentecost 21 Worship

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Today’s passage is memorable because Jesus says it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a wealthy person to enter the kingdom of God. Why does Jesus say this? Who does he say it to? How can this seemingly impossible claim make a difference in how we live as Jesus’ disciples? These are some of the questions Pastor Paige addresses in today’s sermon on Mark 10:17-31. Jesus says that in the kingdom of God, “the last shall be first and the first shall be last.” Even as we wrestle with the ways Jesus turns the wisdom of the world upside down, these words guide us as his disciples. They help us truly see others, and love and serve others, with Jesus’ selfless and generous love.

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October 6, 2024, Pentecost 20 Worship

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Mark 10:2-16 has, sadly, been used to shame and exclude people whose marriages have failed. But when we look deeply at Jesus' teaching, we will find a new vision not just for marriage, but for all forms of community. God's intention for our relationships is far greater than what our culture has taught us!

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September 29, 2024, Pentecost 19 Worship

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September 22, 2024, Pentecost 18 Worship

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"Submit" is not a word that sits well with most of us. But the truth is, there is no life that doesn't involve some form of surrender. In this sermon based on James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a and Mark 9:30-37, Pastor Eric explores how even people who spent the most time with Jesus could still end up stuck in self-centered thinking. The problem comes when we don't grasp the power of Jesus' death and resurrection for us. This brings us to a leap of faith: we can either submit to the Lord who loves us enough to give his life for us, or end up surrendering to the worst parts of ourselves.

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"An Unlikely Hero" (September 15, 2024, Pentecost 17 Worship Video)

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Sometimes a hero doesn’t look like a hero. In today’s sermon on Mark 8:27-34, Pastor Paige dives into the conversation between Jesus and his disciples, and Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” When he answers, Peter correctly calls Jesus, “the Messiah," but he doesn’t understand what that means. When Jesus explains what is to come with his life, death, and resurrection, Peter’s eyes are opened to a whole new way of understanding his Messiah and his Lord. It’s important for us to truly understand who Jesus is, as well. How we answer his question, “Who do you say that I am?” makes a big difference for our faith, for how we live, and for how we follow Jesus as his disciples.

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"A 'No' That Leads to 'Yes!'" (September 8, 2024, Pentecost 16 Worship Video)

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In Mark 7:24-37, we encounter Jesus seeming to treat a woman seeking help in a rude, even dehumanizing way. And then he uses spit to heal a deaf man. In this sermon, Pastor Eric helps us to avoid the temptation to “explain” the strangeness, and instead let it lead us into a curious, humble posture, where we can hear, from Jesus, a “no” that might sting at first, be leads, ultimately, to his great “YES” for you.

REMINDER: We return to two services this Sunday! We will worship at 8:30 and 11:00am!

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"God’s Word & You" (September 1, 2024, Pentecost 15 Worship Video)

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Listening to God’s word, hearing the message of God’s grace, acting on it, and speaking about it: all of these are essential for how we live out our faith. In this sermon, Pastor Paige unpacks the instructions we hear in the book of James (James 1:17-27), to “be doers of the word and not merely hearers.” She also points to Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders over human traditions to illustrate how grounding our lives in God’s word makes a real difference for how we serve those around us (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23).

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Bishop Gohl Preaching! (August 25, 2024 Worship Video)

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We are blessed to welcome Bishop Bill Gohl as our guest preacher this Sunday, helping us to celebrate Pastor Eric’s 25th ordination anniversary.

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"Changing Our Defaults" (August 18, 2024 Worship Video)

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What is the purpose of life? Our world tends to think it's some variation of "be happy." But is that really enough? In this sermon, based on Ephesians 5 and John 6, Pastor Eric asks us to consider what it means to live wisely when "the days are evil," and points us towards Jesus as the bread of life who can feed us for a life of purpose and joy.

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"Why Are We Here?" (August 11, 2024 Worship Video)

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Why do we come together as a church? When you come to worship, online or on site, what are you hoping for? In today’s sermon based on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and John 6:35, 41-51, Pastor Eric invites us to think about gathering for God, for ourselves, for each other, and for the world. In that community, we will find gift and challenges that will move us beyond where we could ever go by ourselves.

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"Jesus Satisfies our Hunger for Life" (August 4, 2024 Worship Video)

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When we’re on the go, it’s easy to reach for snacks without stopping to think about whether or not that food will actually be good for our bodies or satisfy our hunger. That’s the situation the crowd from today’s reading (John 6:24-35) was in. After Jesus fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread and two fish, the crowd chased after Jesus to get more of that food. But Jesus knew that their true hunger required something better: himself. In this sermon, Pastor Paige asks listeners what they are hungering and thirsting for in their hearts. Jesus, the bread of life, wants to give us so much more than groceries. This sermon prompts us to ask ourselves if we will listen carefully to Jesus’ promises and take in the food that he offers: his presence and love that endure for eternal life.

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July 14, 21, and 28 Worship Videos

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"The Journey Out & the Journey Down" (Pentecost 7 Worship Video, July 7, 2024)

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The stories of Mark 6:1-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 don’t seem to connect very much. But in the dynamics of the life of faith, they describe the journey out (for the sake of our neighbors) and the journey down (from our own sense of strength into a humble trust in Jesus). In this sermon, Pastor Eric will introduce an image that will probably be coming up a lot in the coming months as he asks, “are we settlers, or are we pioneers?” Listen and be encouraged and challenged!

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"Faith & Wellness, the Jesus Way" (Pentecost 6 Worship Video, June 30, 2024)

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Today’s two healing stories from Mark 5:21-43 strengthen our faith as we hear about Jesus’ compassion and his power to make people well. In this sermon, Pastor Paige points out how the trust and faith of the ones who approach Jesus make a big difference in how the healings unfold. Noticing Jesus’ tone of voice and his posture of loving curiosity allows this story to reinforce our faith and guide us on our path of healing as well.

This Sunday, we present senior quilts to three of our graduating high school students. The quilt presentation is at the end of the bulletin download.

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"Comfort or Greatness?" (Pentecost 5 Worship Video, June 23, 2024)

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On this VBS Sunday, we hear a story of Jesus sleeping in the middle of a storm. On the surface, the miracle in Mark 4:35-41 is that Jesus calms the storm. But, Pastor Eric challenges us to see the real miracle is that he didn't have to in the first place. Do we seek comfort, an absence of storms, or do we seek the faith that Jesus will carry us victorious through the storms? Listen and be challenged and encouraged!

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Pentecost 4 Worship Video (June 16, 2024)

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Most of us are just trying to keep up with the day-to-day. But every human being has been created in the image of God with the purpose of making this world more like God intends it to be. Every Christian has been baptized into the saving mission of Jesus. Still, most of us don't feel that compelling sense of purpose and power on a regular basis. In this sermon based on Mark 4:26-34, Pastor Eric looks at two parables of the Kingdom and explores how they help us identify what might be blocking us from connecting with Christ's purposes. Listen and hear how God's Word will cause you to grow into the purposes Jesus has for you!

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Pentecost 2 Worship Video (Church Music Sunday, June 2, 2024)

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Holy Trinity Worship Video (May 26, 2024)

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The Trinity means that our God is the Three-in-One and the One-in-Three. It means that we believe in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But what difference does that make for our lives? In this sermon, Pastor Paige focuses on two key characteristics of the Trinity that make a big difference: holiness and belonging. She highlights the story of God calling Isaiah to be a prophet (from Isaiah 6:1-8) in order to show how God transforms us and calls us to serve. When you’re finished hearing this sermon, you will have some ideas for how you can carry the Trinity’s holiness and belonging to people in your life.

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"Becoming the True You" (May 19, Pentecost Worship Video)

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Every human being is created in the image of God, even though sin obscures that image. In baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit who guides us to become the people God intended us to be: people who, in the power of hope and love, can make an eternal impact on our world. But our world's idea of "you have your truth, I have mine," even though it's supposed to make it easier for us to be individuals and get along, actually makes it harder for us to discover our unique callings. Why? Because truth isn't found primarily deep within us, but by looking at Jesus. In this sermon on John 15-16 and Acts 2, Pastor Eric looks at how the Pentecost story and the gift of the Spirit to "guide us into all truth" helps us grow into our full maturity, without becoming cookie-cutter Christians.

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"How Jesus Prays for You" (May 12, Easter 7 Worship Video)

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Before he died, rose again, and ascended into heaven, Jesus prayed for his followers and commended them to God’s care. In this sermon, Pastor Paige explores how Jesus’ prayer illuminates our relationship with him and encourages us in our calling as his disciples. Knowing that Jesus prayed to God, and that he prayed for us, strengthens our faith and inspires us to make prayer a part of our daily lives.

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