Miracles (Part 3)

Matthew 8:5-13

Sunday, June 8, 2025

A centurion—a leader of the hated Roman military—comes to Jesus to seek healing for his servant. Not only does Jesus heal the servant, but he also praises the centurion's faith, saying it's greater than any he has seen even in Israel. As is so often the case, a miracle becomes an opportunity for Jesus to demonstrate the nature and purpose of his ministry.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 2)

Mark 7:24-30

Sunday, June 1, 2025

A woman who turns to Jesus seeking healing for her ailing daughter is rebuffed by the miracle worker himself, simply because she is a Gentile. The story sets up a striking contrast between the apparent callousness of Jesus and the remarkable persistence of the unnamed woman. Somewhere in the midst of all that tension we find a miracle.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 1) - Jesus turns water to wine

Isaiah 25:6-9 & John 2:1-11

Sunday, May 25, 2025

The very first miracle that Jesus performs is to turn water to wine at a wedding. It doesn't draw attention to the power of God present in Jesus. It doesn't lead people to believe that he is the Messiah. Most people don't even know a miracle has been performed. Nevertheless, it tells us so much about the nature of God and the upcoming ministry of the Christ.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Luke 24:13-35

Sunday, May 11, 2025

When Jesus appears to two of his followers after the resurrection, they don't recognize him. They can't see him for who he is because they still see the world through a pre-Easter lens. But as soon as they grasp how the world has changed on Easter, they recognize Jesus and their vision is transformed.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Referenced in this sermon:

• Poem "Keep Walking" by Rumi

Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-22

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Beverly Dempsey preaching.

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Seasoned Saints Sunday celebrates older adults in the life of our church. On this Sunday, Georgia O'Daniel and Barbara Bishop share about people throughout their lives who have helped to deepen their faith and their connection to the church.

Fellow Travelers (Part 7)

Matthew 28:1-10

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

The first command of Jesus to his followers after rising from the dead is "Go." After spending months, even years, following where Jesus led them, now they are sent ahead of him, onto a new road, into uncharted territory. This is the life of discipleship after Easter: a forward journey into loving service, into faithful witness, into resurrection hope—into life.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Fellow Travelers

Many important things happen in the Bible on journeys—on the road to somewhere. The life of faith is a life in motion toward the aims of God's kingdom, but it is not an easy journey. During the season of Lent we walk alongside some fellow travelers—those who have walked the road before us, and for whom the road was not always easy—so that we can grow as we navigate our own journey.

Fellow Travelers (Part 6)

Matthew 7:13-14 & Luke 19:28-40

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025

When Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey instead of a horse, he signals the kind of journey he is on—and the kind of journey that he calls us to walk. It is a journey characterized by humility and one that leads to the cross. It is a road that few choose to walk, but it is the road that leads to life.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Fellow Travelers

Many important things happen in the Bible on journeys—on the road to somewhere. The life of faith is a life in motion toward the aims of God's kingdom, but it is not an easy journey. During the season of Lent we walk alongside some fellow travelers—those who have walked the road before us, and for whom the road was not always easy—so that we can grow as we navigate our own journey.