Darkness and Light

Sermon | December 29, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. “In Him was life, and the life was the light of all people. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke might be called the journalistic gospels: what happened, to whom, why, and with what consequences?

Christmas I: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

News | December 29, 2024

Susan’s sermon explores the themes of darkness and light, using the poetic language of John’s Gospel to challenge traditional associations of light with goodness and darkness with evil. She explains how these associations have historically been harmful, particularly when tied to racial and cultural biases. Susan invites us to see darkness in a new way—not

Jesus shows up in the neighborhood

Sermon | December 25, 2024

I love this service. In fact, don’t tell anybody, but it might be my favorite service of the entire year. Sure, I love the pageantry and excitement of Christmas Eve, and I love the pageantry and joy of Easter, but there is something special to me about Christmas Day. For one thing, it’s always quiet.

You are Part of God’s Plan

Sermon | December 24, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. Merry Christmas! It is good to see you here this evening. This is the night when we remember the story of the birth of Jesus, isn’t it. It is a big story that had a big impact on the entire world. And yet, it bloomed forth from a lot of

Christmas Eve: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

News | December 24, 2024

Doyt’s Christmas Eve sermon invites us to reflect on the extraordinary ways that God’s plan is revealed through the ordinary routines of our lives. He reminds us that the Christmas story—a world-changing event—began in the simple life of a young woman in a small town 2,000 years ago. Just as Mary’s mundane life opened the

Listening to God’s Call

Sermon | January 14, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. Jesus, make of me what you will make of me; while you be what I love. Amen. Good morning, Epiphany! It is so good to be with you. I haven’t been in this pulpit in about seven years and yet, it feels as if it was yesterday. I have

Where is God?

Sermon | January 7, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. Good Morning. Last night we celebrated the Feast of Epiphany. Doyt shared a little about where Epiphany is now and a vision for the future. If you were not able to attend, go and watch the video. We are planning some exciting things. I love that we have the

Let Christ’s Light Shine

Sermon | December 31, 2023

To watch the sermon click here. Merry Christmas! I love to say “Merry Christmas” throughout the twelve days of Christmas. At home, we continue to practice our family tradition of decorating our tree on Christmas Eve and taking it down on Epiphany. And, although we’ve not embraced the practice of giving a gift on each

Jesus is Here. So What?

Sermon | December 25, 2023

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