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“Learning to See God's Love"

January 12, 2025

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  Trusting that God wants us to live a life of abundance and joy, and learnnig to recognize that he is the source of all good things leads to a life of great gratitude and strong faith.

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“Signs, Wonders and Agents of Grace"

January 5, 2025

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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“Light in the Darkness"

December 24, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  God's love is the strongest force in the world.

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"Following the Prophets to Bethlehem, Part 3: God's Surprising Faithfulness"

December 22, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme  God's love is as unexpected and powerful today as it was when he became one of us in Jesus.

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Christmas Cantata Sunday

"Love" arr. by Joel Raney

December 15, 2024



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“Following the Prophets to Bethlehem, Part 2: God is in Our Midst”

December 8, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  Trust that God is in our midst and follow Jesus to transform ourselves and our world to be more like his Kingdom.

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“Thy Kingdom Come”

November 24, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  Remain faithful to Jesus during testing times ahead because he is the ultimate ruler of this world and the coming Kingdom.

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“God’s Gifts and How to Use Them, Part 4: Using God's Gifts Faithfully”

November 17, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  Love God and love ALL our neighbors, even those we do not understand and those with whom we disagree.

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“God’s Gifts and How to Use Them, Part 3: The Gift of Multiplication”

November 10, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig
Theme:  Trust in God's provision and faithfully share even the smallest gifts for his purposes. God will multiply them in surprising ways that bless all.

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"The Future Gift of Eternal Life"

November 3, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"The Present Gift of Eternal Life"

October 27, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

Theme:  The gift of salvation is by God's grace through faith alone, and it is bigger and more powerful than we think it is.

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"The Trouble with Ambition"

October 20, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

Theme:  Spiritual maturity looks like childlike faith and serving all as Jesus did.

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"Wealth, Compassion, and the Kingdom of God"

October 13, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

Theme:  Compassion bring joy and points to the Kingdom of God


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"One Body-One Spirit-One Brand"

October 6, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"Living for Others"

September 15, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


"True Wisdom"

September 8, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Serving the needs of others builds relationships which are the source of harmonious Christian community and a truly satisfying life.

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"The Disciple's Path, Part 1: A Matter of the Heart"

September 1, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Practice gratitude to develop a more loving heart.

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"What to Wear to School"

August 25, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Speak out and act against the forces of evil that deny Christ and his gospel of faith, hope, and love.

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"A Musical Meditation"

August 18, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Praise God with music, the gift he gave us to perceive his beauty and glory.

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"God in the Psalms, Part 3: God's Redemption"

August 11, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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"God in the Psalms, Part 2: God's Mercy"

August 4, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: Trust in God's grace and mercy, and live a life of gratitude and humility in conformity to God's Word.

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"God in the Psalms, Part 1: God's Goodness"

July 28, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: Trust in the gospel and share it with our kids to give them hope.

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"Hope, Love and Redemption"

July 14, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"Sojourners"

July 7, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"The  Trouble with Kings, Part 4: The Wisdom of Solomon"

June 30, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: The best leaders cultivate a listening heart, a heart tuned into God's Word in order to discern what is good for God's people, and we should seek the same.

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"The  Trouble with Kings, Part 3: The Rise of David"

June 23, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: The power of a divinely-called leader comes from God, who blesses the use of power for the well-being of people, and punishes the misuse of power.

"The  Trouble with Kings, Part 2: The Call of David"

June 16, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: Look for God's authentic calling, a God-like and obedient heart, and the Holy Spirit in prospective public servants - and in ourselves.

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"The Trouble with Kings, Part 1: The Call of Saul"

June 9, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Don Wahlig

THEME: Follow Christ's example of servant leadership by striving to be faithful, humble and courageous in doing God's will.

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"The Importance of Asking the Right Question"

May 26, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: Ask who, what, where, how and why to determine to become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

"Learning God's Language"

May 19, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: Like learning a foreign language, learning to understand God speaking to us is the work of the Holy Spirit. It requires silence, reflection and intuitive spiritual discernment.

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"Divine Love, Part 3: Christ Brings Eternal Life"

May 12, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"Divine Love, Part 2: Jesus is the Christ"

May 5, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: God's love was made incarnate in Jesus and, through faith in Him, God's love is incarnate in us so that we might share it with others who are near us.

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"Divine Love, Part 1: God Is Love"

April 28, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: God is present and visible where we love our neighbors.

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"Seas, Trees and Bumble Bees: A Study in Mutualism"

April 21, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"A Ghost Story?"

April 14, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: Share the power of Christ's resurrection by sharing our personal resurrection stories with those who are in despair.

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"How Does It End?"

March 31, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: Take up our Easter mission by continuing Christ's work of serving the needs of others.

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"Jesus' Joyous Entry: Premature or Prophetic?"

March 24, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: Live prophetically as Jesus did, trusting that God's love wins in the end.

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"Divine Relationship, Part 4: God Gathers Us"

March 17, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: God's love is relentless and we are vessels of his love.

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"Divine Relationship, Part 3: S(n)akes Alive! God Corrects and Cures Us"

March 10, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase


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"Divine Relationship, Part 2: God Guides Us"

March 3, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME: See the Ten Commandments as proof that God loves us and wants us to learn to love him and live with one another in harmony and happiness.

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"Divine Relationship, Part 1: God Calls Us"

February 25, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Say yes to God's call to share his covenantal love.

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"Power and Glory from Above, Part 2:
Walking with Jesus on the Road to Calvary"

February 11, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Listen to Jesus and follow him in working for the Kingdom.

"Power and Glory from Above, Part 1:
Trusting God in Hard Times"

February 4, 2024

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Trust God to lift us up in hard times.


"Promised Land"

January 14, 2024

The Rev. Lisa Chase



"The Star of Hope"

December 31, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Christ as our Morningstar is the true star of hope pointing us to seek Christ in our daily living. 

"Christmas Hope for the Faithful Christian"

December 24, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Share hope with others through acts of kindness and assurance.


"Keeping Watch, Keeping Hope"

December 3, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Trusting God is with us, giving us hope and changing our hearts so that we will kindle hope in others and change their lives, too.  


"Faithful Discipleship: Preparing for a Great End. Part 3: The Return on Invested Talent"

November 19, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Discipleship requires risk. Trust God to multiply our talents.


"Faithful Discipleship: Preparing for a Great End. Part 2: Be Prepared"

November 12, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Prepare for Christ's return by loving neighbors.


"The Measure of the Faithful Steward - Parables of Jesus for Faithful Stewards, Part 4"

October 29, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  Love God with all our heart, soul, and mind in order to love neighbors better.


"The Sum of Faithful Stewardship - Parables of Jesus for Faithful Stewards, Part 3"

October 22, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

THEME:  All we are and all we have belong to Christ and he wants us to serve him through acts of justice and compassion for our neighbors outside the church. 


"Walking the Talk"

September 17, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig





"Jesus and the Walk of Faith, Part 2.
Faith and Persistence"

August 20, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig





"Jesus and the Walk of Faith, Part 1.
Faith and Doub
t"

August 13, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig





"The 3 H's of Discipleship, Part 3
Hope: Growing the Word"

July 16, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase






"The 3 H's of Discipleship, Part 2
Humility: Openness to the Word"

July 9, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"The 3 H's of Discipleship, Part 1
Hospitality: Welcoming the Word"

July 2, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Faith Expedition: Follow, Believe, Obey, Repent, and Share"

June 25, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase




"The Gift of Laughter"

June 18, 2023

The Rev. Dr. J. Paul Burkhart




"From Ordinary to Extraordinary"

June 11, 2023

Bryan Corbin




"The Wonder of Three (in One)"

June 4, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase





"Pentecost and the Gift of the Spirit"

May 28, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Christian Living from Here to Kingdom Come,"
Part 3: The Christian in Public"

May 14, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Building a Spiritual Foundation"

May 7, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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"The Christian at Home"

April 30, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Caring for God's Creation"

April 23, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase





"Yet You Believe"

April 16, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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"Home Missions"

April 9, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Little Things, Great Love"

April 2, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Dry Bones"

March 26, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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"Seeing with God's Eyes"

March 19, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase

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Walking with God, Part 2:
"Moses and the Israelites"

March 12, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig



"Walking with God, Part I: Abraham and Sarah"

March 5, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Calling Time Out"

February 26, 2023

The Rev. Lisa Chase



YOUTH SUNDAY

February 19, 2023



The Kingdom, Part 3: "Kingdom Relationships"

February 12, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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The Kingdom, Part 2: "Tasty and Bright"

February 5, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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The Kingdom, Part 1: "Revealing the Kingdom"

January 29, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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"Love in the Stars"

January 1, 2023

The Rev. Don Wahlig

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