by HopeCC | Sep 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The book of Hosea begins this way: “The Lord said to Hosea, ‘Go, marry a promiscuous woman.’” (Hosea 1:2a). Why? Because that’s what the unfaithfulness of God’s people was like—his people choosing many lovers rather than remaining faithful to the one true God. This...
by HopeCC | Aug 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we bring our series on the parables to a close, we’re going to consider the famous words of Jesus comparing two houses that encounter the storms of life. What’s the difference between the house that crumbles and the house that stands strong?...
by HopeCC | Aug 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
This week, we consider the folly of lighting a lamp and putting it under a bowl. In this parable, Jesus makes an audacious claim: YOU are the light of the world so let your light shine bright. The twist comes later in the story when we’re able to see more clearly the...
by Brendan Wickstrom | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The kingdom of heaven is compared to a landowner who hires workers to harvest his vineyard. At the end of the day, there’s a dramatic twist in the story that reveals the hearts of the workers toward the owner. More importantly, it reveals the owner’s (God’s!) generous...
by Brendan Wickstrom | Aug 8, 2021 | Forgiveness, Freedom, Happiness, Purpose, Racism, Sex, Worship
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most be beloved parables reminding us to have real neighbor love for one another. And rightfully so! In this sermon, we take an even deeper dive into this parable and see things that in this parable that move us even...
