Sermons

In today’s story we find Jesus pausing in the moment of realization (which he shares with his disciples) that his work and ministry will never be good enough for some. As others argue over the validity of Jesus’ ministry and identity, Jesus himself gives thanks that God reveals the

There are bound to be storms that come into everyone’s life and a good question to ask is, “who is in your boat?” In the story of Jesus calming the storm, the disciples are rightfully panicked in the midst of a terrible storm that threatens their lives. Jesus asks the

“Buried with Christ by baptism unto death…raised to walk in newness of life…” When our new life in Christ, sets us on edge with those closest to us, what are we to do? And can we find peace? These words from Paul in Romans, along with the difficult words of

The need in the world is overwhelming, even for Jesus. In today’s story Jesus calls his disciples to be and do something different–to move from being simply disciples (followers) to being (Apostles–leaders/doers of the work). Followers of Christ are first, and primarily