Sermons from February 2022

God and Ukraine

February 27, 2022
Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle, Sharon Dobbs

Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Lighting of the Peace Candle – Sharon & Charlie All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Scripture Readings – Luke 9:28-36 *Call to Worship One: Please join us in the call to worship… One: Something drew us together today.…

The Most Godlike Thing You Can Do

February 20, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Jessica Gonzalez, Larry Kirk, Rev. Adam Ericksen, Rev. Charlie Hinkle

Print Bulletin What is your image of God? Most of us grew up with an image of God who was kind to believers and wrathful against the wicked. But Jesus says God is kind to everyone, including the ungrateful and the wicked. God is kind. You are loved. Prelude – Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you.…

The Scandalous Message of Jesus

February 13, 2022
Jeff Pratt, Melanie Horbert, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Quick nongraded multiple choice quiz: In his first teachings to the disciples in Luke 6, Jesus says certain people are blessed. Which of the following does Jesus say are blessed in Luke 6: A. Those who believe in him.B. Those who believe the Bible is the Word of God.C. Those who are rich because wealth is a sign of God’s favor.D. The…

Why “Total Depravity” Is Not Christian

February 6, 2022
Larry Kirk, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Is “total depravity” even Christian? When Jesus picks his disciples, he chooses fishermen. In Luke 5, Jesus picks Simon Peter, but Simon Peter tells Jesus to go away because he is a sinful man. Notice how Jesus *doesn’t* respond. Jesus doesn’t say, “Yes, Peter. You are worthless and totally depraved and stained with original sin.” Actually, Jesus never uses the phrase “total…