in Compassion, Freedom, Good News, Healing, Holy Spirit, Justice, Mission
The Gospel According to Luke
“The Gospel According to Luke” January 26, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 4:14-30 “The Gospel lifts up the poor and the marginalized, offers healing and compassion to the sick and suffering, and brings freedom...
in Come to Jesus, Grace, New Life, Repentance
Resolutions & New Beginnings
“Resolutions & New Beginnings” January 12, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 3:1-22 “For those who belong to Christ, the first word is one of affirmation and acceptance…”
Peace and Goodwill
“Peace and Goodwill” December 24, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 2:1-14 “Do the angels’ songs still ring true tonight?”
How Many Loaves?
“How Many Loaves?” November 24, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Mark 6:30-44 “Don’t overlook what you have to give, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant…”
Hannah’s Song
“Hannah’s Song” November 10, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson 1 Samuel 1:1-18 & 2:1-10 “At the outset of a story about kings and warriors, Hannah becomes a prophetic voice from the margins about what God...
Threshing Floor & City Gate
“Threshing Floor & City Gate” October 27, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Ruth 3:1-13 & 4:1-10 “The story of Ruth and Boaz brings a deeper understanding to what we mean when we name Jesus as...
The Faithful Moabite
“The Faithful Moabite” October 13, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth is a faithful foreigner who shows the same loyal love that characterizes the God of Israel…”
Strength in Weakness
“Strength in Weakness” September 22, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Judges 6 & 7 “Gideon wasn’t anybody special. What made all the difference was God’s promise: ‘I will be with you.'”
In the Days When the Judges Ruled
“In the Days When the Judges Ruled” September 8, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Judges 2:11-19 “The only hero of the book of Judges is God…”
in Worship
With Hearts and Hands and Voices
“With Hearts and Hands and Voices” August 25, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Psalm 95; Romans 12:1 “We’re called to worship God with our whole selves and our whole lives…”