Parable of the Servants, based on Matt. 25:14-30, by Joe Ellis, Nov. 15, 2020
Let me begin with a question that might not seem particularly important but actually has a huge impact on how we understand this parable:...
The Wise and the Stupid: based on Matthew 25:1-13, prepared by Joe Ellis, Nov. 8, 2020
The parable of the ten girls is quite illusive — its difficult to pin down precisely what Jesus is saying. If you are looking for...
Blessings for the Kingdom, based on Matthew 5:1-12 by Joe Ellis, Nov. 1, 2020
There are certain sections of Scripture that you know are important because they get their own title — like the 'Upper Room Discourse’....
Birth Pangs: A sermon on Romans 8:18-39 prepared by Michelle Ellis, Oct. 18, 2020
The text we read opens by taking about what we suffer now. I’d like to sit together a moment and name some of the things that we’ve...
An Interpersonal Parable: based on Matthew 15:11-32 by Joe Ellis, Oct. 4, 2020
This parable starts out with the youngest son coming up to his Father saying. , “I want you dead.” Well he doesn’t quite come out and...
The Hat of Elijah: A sermon on Matthew 21:23-32 by Joe Ellis, Sept. 27, 2020
I’ve never felt like this story was a home-run. I’ve always thought, “I get it, God wants us to be like the one son and do what he says.”...
God's Generosity: A sermon on Matthew 20:1-16, by Joe Ellis, Sept. 20, 2020
Jesus starts out the parable saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like...” and then tells a striking story of a Land Owner and his workers —...
Forgiveness: A sermon on Matthew 18:21-35 by Michelle Ellis, Sept. 13, 2020
In preparing to look at this text together I’ve been imagining the scenario that prompted this question from Peter about how many times...
A Sermon on Matthew 10 by Joe Ellis, June 21, 2020
I’ve been thinking a lot about division lately — probably not a huge surprise given the global political climate. That seems to be a...
A Sermon on John 14:15-21 by Joe Ellis, May 17, 2020
The promises contained in this passage are filled with power, hope, and intimacy. Every time I read this passage I’m inspired. How could...
