Emily Vermilya, Our understanding of the gift of the Holy Spirit is often incomplete. What does the Spirit make possible, not only through deliverance and relief, but also through sustaining and enduring our present realities?

Ethan Linder, Mark 6 is one of the most infamous “un-miracle” stories in the Bible. Jesus is back in his hometown, and instead of receiving a warm reception, he’s met with unbelief… so much so that he’s unable to do much of his best work; he later explains this to his hearers, saying that a “prophet is without honor in his hometown.” Why – on the heels of incredible miracles – is Jesus unable to do much ministry among the people who knew him best? This sermon will explore the relationship between God’s work and our belief, attention, and assumptions, and invite us to be part of God’s ministry to those who are unconvinced by Jesus.

Elizabeth Scull , John 15:1-17. God is so often our coach, our encourager, our lifeline, or our resource in how to live our life...but a vine is greater than all of those things. Jesus illustrates how God isn't just a resource in our life, rather the source of our life. How does that kind of living with God look different?

Caleb Dunn , Luke 14:1-24. Throughout the Gospel of Luke, Jesus uses simple table interactions to reveal the truth of who God is and the nature of God's Kingdom. In this passage of Scripture at the table of a prominent Pharisee, Jesus not only challenges those who value religious traditions or personal prominence over the love of their neighbors, but also Jesus uses the parable the great banquet to teach about God's invitation in our lives. Each of us have been invited to our place in the Kingdom, and Jesus communicates that God is not simply looking for the right people who have all of the status, gifts, or abilities. Instead, God is looking for anyone who will ultimately respond to the Lord's invitation. While we can always find another excuse to delay or resist the various promptings of Jesus in our lives, the Lord calls us to say yes to whatever he has for us in the Kingdom of God.

Kasey Kalk, Matthew 11:25-30. Rest is a pretty hot topic these days. It's talked about a lot. But for many, rest feels like an allusive concept. How can I possibly meet all the expectations of life and work and still find time for rest? Misconceptions about rest that are likely influenced by the cultural view of work/productivity can lead us to believe that the work has to be done in order to rest, but I think, in Matthew 11, Jesus is calling us to something different. When we are yoked to Jesus, we find rest for our souls AND the work continues. Rest and work can co-exist so let's explore what that looks like.

Ryley Olson, John 9:24-25. Worship is revelation and response. But often times a part of this equation can break down. The breakdown is not in God's revelation; it's in our response. In the ninth chapter of John we see four groups of people respond to a miracle from Jesus. Only one responds correctly. By seeing ourselves in the story, we are asking God to help us respond correctly when He reveals himself to us.

Roger Younce, John 4:1-32. Jesus engaged in a conversation with an outcast. No one expected him to talk with her and yet the conversation led to many finding Christ. What can we learn from this conversation? What did Jesus see in the woman at the well that we might be missing?

Vickie Conrad, Ezekiel 47. This message explores the narrative of how water is a recurring theme from Genesis to Revelation, symbolizing God's provision and life-giving power. In Genesis, God provides life-sustaining water through rivers and rain, but human thirst for more than just water leads to spiritual drought. Throughout the Bible, figures like Jacob and the Israelites encounter water in transformative ways, yet often fall into spiritual drought due to their own desires. The prophet Ezekiel's vision of a life-giving river flowing from the temple represents God's Spirit reviving a barren land. This vision is fulfilled by Jesus, who offers living water to quench spiritual thirst, symbolized by the water flowing from His side on the cross. Believers, as temples of God, are called to let this living water flow through them, bringing life to others and fulfilling God's vision of a renewed creation.