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The Grace to Receive
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 1, 2023Let's Be Real
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 24, 2023September 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, 2023September 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, 2023September 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, 2023August 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, 2023August 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, 2023August 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, 2023August 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, 2023July 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, 2023Scripture's Greatest Hits: It's All About Love
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 23, 2023Scripture's Greatest Hits: Jesus' Mission Statement
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 16, 2023July 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, 2023July 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, 2023Scripture's Greatest Hits: Listening For God
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
June 25, 2023June 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, 2023June 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, 2023A Joyful Call
Rev. Tyler D. Brinks
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
June 4, 2023June 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, 2023May 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, 2023May 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, 2023Faith in Action: Pray and Move Your Feet
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
May 07, 2023May 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, 2023April 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, 2023April 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, 2023April 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, 2023April 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, 2023March 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, 2023March 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, 2023Character and Virtue: Friendship
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 12, 2023Character and Virtue: Truthfulness
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 05, 2023March 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, 2023Character and Virtue: Kindness
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 26, 2023Can We Be Transformed
Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Director of Young Adult Engagement
February 19, 2023February 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, 2023February 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, 2023Bothering God
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 29, 2023February 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, 2023January 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, 2023Change of Plans
Rev. Karen Lang
Executive Pastor
January 01, 2023January 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, 2023January 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, 2022December 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, 2022December 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, 2022December 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, 2022December 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, 2022November 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, 2022November 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, 2022November 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, 2022November 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, 2022October 30 -Faith in a Seed
"Faith in a Seed"
“Listen! A sower went out to sow.”
-Mark 4:3The Truth About Scripture
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
October 23, 2022October 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, 2022October 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, 2022October 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, 2022October 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 4:3What is Truth?
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 25, 2022September 25 -What is Truth?
"What is Truth?"
“Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’”
-John 18:38aSeptember 18 - On Mission Together
On Mission Together
Rev. Eugene Cho
President, Bread for the World
September 18, 2022Speaking the Truth in Love
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
September 11, 2022September 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, 2022September 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, 2022August 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, 2022August 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, 2022August 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, 2022August 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, 2022July 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, 2022July 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, 2022Gideon
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
July 10, 2022July 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, 2022July 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, 2022June 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, 2022June 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, 2022June 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, 2022June 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, 2022May 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, 2022May 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, 2022May 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, 2022May 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, 2022May 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, 2022April 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, 2022April 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, 2022Table Manners
Rev. Karen L. Lang
Executive Pastor
April 03, 2022April 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, 2022March 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, 2022March 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, 2022March 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 AuthorityWeek 3
A Never-Failing SpringWeek 1
How Do We Read Scripture?Daily Bread
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 06, 2022March 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, 2022February 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, 2022February 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, 2022February 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, 2022February 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, 2022January 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, 2022January 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, 2022January 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, 2021January 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 2:10Led to Joy
Rev. Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for Engagement
January 2, 2022A Starting Point
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
January 9, 2022An Invasion of Love
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
December 19, 2021December 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, 2021December 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, 2021December 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, 2021November 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, 2021November 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, 2021Eat This Book
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
November 14, 2021November 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 lThe Eschatological Itch
Rev. Dr. William G. Enright
Senior Pastor Emeritus
November 7, 2021October 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, 2021October 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, 2021October 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, 2021October 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, 2021October 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, 2021September 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, 2021September 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, 2021September 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, 2021September 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, 2021August 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, 2021Practicing the Faith: Throw Parties
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
August 15, 2021August 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, 2021On the Journey: Companions for the Journey
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
August 1, 2021August 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. 2021July 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. 2021July 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 PlayLove and Child's Play
Reverend Christopher A. Palmer
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
April 11, 2021
April 4 - Easter
Let God InLetting 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 PastorMarch 28 - Lenten Series
ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-DoubtReLent-Judgment
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 14, 2021March 14 - Lenten Series
ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-JudgementReLent-Idols
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
March 7, 2021March 7 - Lenten Series
ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-IdolsReLent-Shame
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 28, 2021February 28 - Lenten Series
ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-ShameReLent-Control
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
February 21, 2021Transfigurtion Sunday
Reverend Christopher A. Henry & Rev. Dr. Winterbourne
February 14, 2021
February 21 - Lenten Series Sunday
ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-ControlFebruary 14 - Transfiguration Sunday
Transfiguration SundayWhy 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 BasicsHow do We Read Scripture
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
January 31, 2021
Senior PastorJanuary 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Back to BasicsWhere is the Holy Spirit
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
January 24. 2021
Senior PastorJanuary 24, 2021 Third Sunday after Epiphany
Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Back to BasicsWho is Jesus
January 17, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJanuary 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Back to BasicsWhat is Grace
January 10, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJanuary 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord
Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Back to BasicsA Word to Seekers
January 3, 2021
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJanuary 3, 2021 Epiphany Sunday
The Light of Salvation
December 27, 2020
Reverend Michael M. Samson
Associate Pastor for EngagementDecember 27, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas
December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Who is this MessiahThe Lens of Love
December 20, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorDecember 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 PastorDecember 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 PastorNovember 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 PastorWhen Did We See You?
November 22, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorNovember 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 PastorNovember 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 PastorNovember 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 PastorNovember 1, 2020 Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost
The full service starts with video 2 on the playlistMake It Plain
October 25, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorOctober 25, 2020 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Begin, AgainBegin, Again.
October 18, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorOctober 18, 2020 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Begin, AgainCan These Bones Live?
October 11, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorOctober 11, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Begin, AgainGod's Abundance
October 04, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorOctober 4, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Faithful Politics: The Common Good
September 27, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorSeptember 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Faithful PoliticsFaithful Politics: Civil Discourse
September 20, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorSeptember 20, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Faithful PoliticsUnity Matters
September 13, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorSeptember 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 MinistrySeptember 6, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Expansive Grace
August 30, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorAugust 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Going DeepEven Them?
August 23, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorAugust 23. 2020 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Going DeepPrevenient Gratitude
August 16. 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorAugust 16. 2020 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Going DeepRunaway Prophet
August 9, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorAugust 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 PastorAugust 02, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 7 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesJonah
July 26, 2020
Rev. Madison VanVeelen
Coordinator of Pastoral CareJuly 26, 2020 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 6 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesAll Our Losses
July 19, 2020
Rev David A. Berry
Associate Pastor for MissionJuly 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Week 5 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesJesus Calms the Storm
July 12, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJuly 12, 2020 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesJuly 5, 2020 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
The full services starts with Video 3 on the playlistDavid and Goliath
July 5, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorThe Burning Bush
June 28, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJune 28, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesJesus Welcomes Children
June 21, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorJune 21, 2020 - Third Sunday after Pentecost
Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible StoriesChoose to Love
June 14, 2020
Rev. Karen Lang
Senior Associate Pastor for Congregational LifeJune 14, 2020 - Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday
Listening in Lament
June 7, 2020
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorGiving Thanks
May 31, 2020
Reverend Ibhar Jasiel Hernandez
Lake Fellow in Parish MinistryMay 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
May 24. 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
The full service starts with video 2 on playlistPlanting in Exile
May 24, 2020
Reverend Kelley J Jepson
Lake Fellow in Parish MinistryGod 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 PastorMissing Easter
April 12, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor Resurrection in the Plural
April 19, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorBeyond Cliches
May 3, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorGod Helps Those Who Help Themselves
May 10, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMay 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mother's DayMay 3, 2020 _ Fourth Sunday of Easter
The full service starts with Video 2 on playlistThe Never-Ending Story
April 26, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorApril 26, 2020 - Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter
The full service starts with video 2 on playlistApril 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 SeasonThe Best Promise I Know
March 29, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMarch 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Week 5 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing SeasonCasting out Fear
March 22, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMarch 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Week 4 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing SeasonMarch 15, 2020 – Third Sunday in Lent
Week 3 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing SeasonHolding Faith, Together
March 15, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMaking Space
March 8, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMarch 8, 2020 – Second Sunday in Lent
Week 2 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing SeasonEntering the Wilderness
March 1, 2020
Reverend Christopher A. Henry
Senior PastorMarch 1, 2020 – First Sunday in Lent
Week 1 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing SeasonDecember 30, 2018 – First Sunday After Christmas
December 9, 2018 – Second Sunday of Advent
Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Change Your ChristmasDecember 2, 2018 – First Sunday of Advent
Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Change Your Christmas
