Sermons from January 2025

To Deny Mercy Is To Deny Christ

January 26, 2025
Cliff Rogers, Melanie Horbert, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome – AdamPrelude – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – Melanie and CliffScripture – Isaiah 2:1-5; Luke 4:38-44Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We are gathered to worship together with hope for the mission God has set before us. All: God, who first loved us, has called us to love and care for one another. One: With God’s help, we can overcome hatred and anger.…

God Has No Vengeance

January 20, 2025
April Ramhit, Cliff Rogers, Rev. Adam Ericksen

WelcomePrelude – Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle – April and CliffAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13-16; Luke 4:16-27Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and…

God’s Plan to Make the Nation Great

January 13, 2025
Cliff Rogers, Princess Dallas Lyle, Rev. Adam Ericksen

WelcomePrelude – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – Cliff and PrincessWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19; Luke 4:1-8Call to WorshipOne: We come for a time of wonder.All: We come to see something bigger than ourselves.One: We come to see the God who inspires compassion and hospitality.All: We come to see the God who meets us…

God’s Love Is a Slippery Slope

January 5, 2025
April Ramhit, Cliff Rogers, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome – Adam EricksenPrelude – Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle – April and CliffMatthew 2:1-12Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather wondering, ‘Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?’All: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,in the wisdom of grandparents.One: We gather asking, ‘where will we find the Child of Christmas?’All: We will find the Child…