Walk in the Light
“Walk in the Light” December 6, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson 1 John 1:5-7 & Ephesians 5:8-20 “Come into the light, remain in the light, & share the light.”
in Hope, Race & Racism
Every Tribe, Every Tongue, Every Nation
“Every Tribe, Every Tongue, Every Nation” November 22, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Revelation 7:9-12 “The vision of the book of Revelation is of a kingdom that is inclusive, reconciled, healed, and whole.”
in Race & Racism, Unity
No Longer As a Slave
“No Longer As a Slave” November 8, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Philemon; Galatians 3:26-28 The story of Onesimus and Philemon illustrates the unity and solidarity between sisters and brothers in Christ.
in Humility, Love, Race & Racism
Who Is My Neighbor?
“Who Is My Neighbor?” October 25, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 10:25-37 “What does it mean that Jesus chooses to make a Samaritan the hero of this story?”
in Justice, Mission, Race & Racism
Justice and Righteousness
“Justice and Righteousness” October 11, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Amos 5:21-24 & Micah 6:6-8 “The prophets insist that our gospel has to be big enough to encompass the concerns of social injustice and systemic...
Slavery and Liberation
“Slavery and Liberation” September 27, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Exodus 1:1-14 “Exodus reveals God to be a God of liberation, who is always bringing people from slavery into freedom.”
In the Image of God
“In the Image of God” September 13, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Genesis 1:26-31 “The Bible’s first chapter establishes the dignity and value of human life and that all peoples are part of one human...
Goodness and Mercy
“Goodness and Mercy” August 30, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Psalm 23 & Exodus 33:18-23, 34:5-8 “Our Shepherd is defined by goodness and mercy…”
You Anoint My Head with Oil
“You Anoint My Head with Oil” August 9, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Psalm 23, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, & Ephesians 1:3-14 “To be anointed by God is to be chosen, blessed, and beloved.”
in Holy Spirit
They Comfort Me
“They Comfort Me” July 26, 2020 – Pastor Chris Nelson Psalm 23 & Selections from John 14-16 “The shepherd’s rod and staff reflect the work of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, the enduring presence of...