Sermon Recordings
We are dedicated to growing in faith, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—not just on Sundays.
Sermon recordings offer all of us, whether we can be in worship in person or not, the chance to reflect on God’s word and consider further how we can grow in faith and embrace God’s dreams for the world each day.
May 21, 2023
“Prayer for the ‘Training Wheel-Next Chapter’ Moments(s),” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 read by Gay Ward
May 7, 2023
“Collaboration for the Good of All,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 read by Ernie Beachey
April 30, 2023
“Transformation Needs All our Gifts Humbly Shared” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Common English Bible translation read by Bill McClure
April 16, 2023
“Holy Humor-Bible Puns Galore!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 118:1-6, 21-24, responsive reading led by LuAnne Larson Matthew 28:16-20, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
April 9, 2023
“Jesus Is With Us to Fill Our Wings,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, read by Bill McClure
April 2, 2023
“Protest, Prayer, and ACTION!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 21:(1-10) 11-17, read by Craig Nelsen
March 26, 2023
“Caring for Christ” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, read by Ernie Beachey
March 19, 2023
“Come, Trusting Christ’s Light Is Enough,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-3, read by Laura Whitney
March 12, 2023
“Jesus – The Unrobed Guest,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4, read by Barb Sutherland
March 5, 2023
“Love ‘Coins’ for All,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, narrated by Barb Van Loenen
February 26, 2023
“Forgiveness Is NOT a Luxury,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, read by Dee Stannard
February 12, 2023
“Golden Rule Means Choosing the Narrow Gate” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 7:12-20, read by Bill McClure
February 5, 2023
“The ‘Judging’ Path of Transformation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-17, read by Vince Gin
January 29, 2023
“That Other God” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34, read by Jean Nelsen
January 22, 2023
“We ARE Salt & Light” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, read by Bill McClure
January 15, 2023
“Beginning with Jesus’ Gift of Blessing”” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, read by Maggie Wooley
January 8, 2023
“Grace Poured Out” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 read by Gay Ward
December 24, 2022
“The Story Needed From Generation to Generation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7, read by Bill McClure Luke 2:8-20, read by Pastor Lora Burge
With gratitude to Matthew Myre Boulton, whose podcast and essay inviting us to “Rethink Christmas” is quoted at length in this meditation.
See: Matthew Myer Boulton, “Understanding Christmas-Part Four: Rethinking Christmas,” Strange New World Podcast, Salt Project, 14 December 2021, https://www.saltproject.org/podcast-s… and Matthew Myer Boulton, “Rethinking Christmas,” Salt Project, 19 December 2022, https://www.saltproject.org/progressi…
December 18, 2022
“The Story of Jesus’ Birth According to Luke “ as shared in the Intergenerational Lessons & Carols Service
Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7, read by Mildred Livingston, with Maggie Wooley & Ken Wooley; Luke 2:8-14, narrated by Emily Van Ausdal, with Toby Carroll & the congregation; and Luke 2:15-20, read by Dorothy Johnson
December 11, 2022
“Co-Conspirators With God” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-10, read by LuAnne Larson Matthew 1:18-25, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
December 4, 2022
“Do Not Be Afraid,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, read by Laura Whitney, Jean Nelsen, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
November 27, 2022
Guest Preacher, the Rev. Erica Schemper
Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5, read by Gay Ward; Matthew 1:1-17, read by Erica Schemper
November 20, 2022
“Light to the Nations” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Read by Bill McClure
November 13, 2022
“For Such a Time As This” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture reading: Esther 4:1-17 read by Ernie Beachey, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
November 6, 2022
“Let Love Flow On” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hebrews 11 (selected verses)-12:1 Read by LuAnne Larson
October 30, 2022
“Love in Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 (Inclusive Bible translation)
Read by Maggie Wooley
October 16, 2022
“Courageous Love at the Core” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 Read by Laura Whitney
October 9, 2022
“Love Remains-Remain in Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13, read by Craig Nelsen
October 2, 2022
“Simple Made Sacred by Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 13:1-17, 34-35 read by Pastor Lora Burge, Ernie Beachey, and Pastor Kendra Grams
September 25, 2022
“My Way on the Highway” by the Rev. Denise Dunbar-Perkins
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 (New Revised Standard Version), read by Barb Sutherland Galatians 5:1, 13-18 (International Children’s Bible), read by Barb Sutherland Luke 9:51-62 (New Revised Standard Version)
September 18, 2022
“Protest if you must, But God Equips the Called” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17 read by Maggie Wooley, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
September 11, 2022
“God Promises Blessing to All” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 read by Laura Whitney
August 28, 2022
“Serve and Preserve Creation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-25 read by LuAnne Larson
August 21, 2022
Guest Preacher, Luke Roske-Metcalfe
Scriptures: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Luke 13:10-17 read by Craig Nelsen
August 14, 2022
“Give Thanks” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 17 Colossians 3:15-17 read by Jean Nelsen
August 7, 2022
“Speak Truth” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 16 Philippians 4:8 read by Jean Nelsen
July 31, 2022
“Share Generously” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 15 Acts 2:43-47 read by Laura Whitney
July 17, 2022
“Treasure Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 13 Psalm 139:13-16 To learn more about the Parliament of the World’s Religions and “The Global Ethic,” visit: https://parliamentofreligions.org/pro…
July 10, 2022
“Honor Life Givers” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 12 Hebrews 11 (selected verses)-12:1 “Honor Life Givers” is one way to reimagine for contemporary living God’s 5th Word to God’s people at Mt. Sinai. The video which concludes Pastor Kendra’s message includes wisdom from Life Givers known to the First Pres community (some of our longest members) and others known in the wider world. May their wisdom, and the wisdom of other Life Givers, help guide us in faithful living to nurture future generations.
July 3, 2022
“Rest” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 8-11 Mark 6:7, 12-13, 30-32
June 26, 2022
“Speak Carefully” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 7 Ephesians 4:29
June 19, 2022
“Embrace the Mystery” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 4 Psalm 145:1-12 (Common English Bible translation) Read by Ernie Beachey
June 5, 2022
“Into the Chaos,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, read by Craig Nelsen, Maggie Wooley, Laura Whitney, Bonnie Felland, and Tom Aitchison
May 29, 2022
“Witnesses-Peacemakers to the Ends of Earth,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, read by Maggie Wooley
May 22, 2022
Sermon Recording – Guest Preacher, Rev. Phillip Romaine
Scripture: Revelation 21:10, 22:5, read by Barb Van Loenen
May 15, 2022
“Gift that Stretch Us” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams (delivered by Jean Nelsen)
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, read by Bill McClure
May 8, 2022
“Peace Be With You” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams (delivered by Jean Nelsen)
Scripture: John 20:19-31 (read by Gay Ward)
May 1, 2022
“Playful Ponderings-including ‘Meanwhile’ Tribute,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 (read by Ernie Beachey)
April 17, 2022
“Held by a God Who Lives-and Sends Us to the Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 20:1-18, read by Micah, Nancy, & Vince Gin
April 10, 2022
“Held by God Who Leads Us in the Ways of Peace” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 12:12-17, read by Laura Whitney
April 3, 2022
“Held by God Who Sends the Spirit” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 14:15-27, read by Bonnie Felland
March 27, 2022
“Held by God in Solidarity with the Poor” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 15:1-11, read by Craig Nelsen
John 12:1-8, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
March 20, 2022
“Held by God in Grief ” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 11:1-44 read by LuAnne Larson, Ernie Beachey, Maggie Wooley, and Pastors Lora Burge and Kendra Grams
March 13, 2022
“Held by a God who Tends Abundant Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 10:1-18 read by LuAnne Larson
March 6, 2022
“Held by a God who Heals” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 9:1-17, 28-38 read by Maggie Wooley and Pastor Kendra Grams
February 27, 2022
“Openness to Trans-formation,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 7:37-52 (Common English Bible translation) read by Ernie Beachey
February 20, 2022
“Jesus is Bread and Gives Bread” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 6:35-48, (Common English Bible translation) read by Gay Ward
February 6, 2022
“The Samaritan Woman’s Inspiring Faith” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 4:5-30, 39-427, read by Ernie Beachey, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
January 27, 2022
“You ALL Must Be Born Anew” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 3:1-12, 16-17, read by Maggie Wooley
January 23, 2022
“God’s Blessings Flow, Even When Unnoticed” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 2:1-11, read by Gay Ward
January 9, 2022
“Remember Your Baptism” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, read by Bill McClure
January 2, 2022
“All God’s Guiding Lights” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (Common English Bible translation) Read by Bonnie Felland
December 24, 2021
“God Born Amid the Mess” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Luke 2:1-7 read by Mildred Livingston
Luke 2:8-20 read by LuAnne Larson, the Rev. Lora Burge, and the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
December 21, 2021
“God in the Darkness – A Meditation for the Longest Night” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
December 19, 2021
“Seeking (and Sharing) Sanctuary” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, read by Vince Gin
December 12, 2021
Close to Home-A Reader’s Theatre Christmas Pageant
December 5, 2021
“Laying the Foundations” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:47-80, read by Bonnie Felland & Ernie Beachey
November 28, 2021
“Crowded Around the Table” by the Rev. Erica
Schemper
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36, read by Bill McClure
November 21, 2021
“Risking It For Community & Belonging” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 (read by Laura Whitney)
November 14, 2021
“Boundary-Bridging, Other-Honoring Community!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18, read by Ernie Beachey, Jean Nelsen, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra
November 7, 2021
“A Future with Hope Now & Always!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14 (read by Laura Arthur)
October 31, 2021
“The Complex Truth of Faithful Return” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4; 10-13 (read by Craig Nelsen)
October 24, 2021
“God’s Future Even When Death and Destruction Loom” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Daniel 3:1, 8-30 Scripture read by Ernie Beachey, Maggie Wooley, and Pastor Kendra Grams
October 17, 2021
“God’s Persist Call to the Way of Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28, Common English Bible translation
October 10, 2021
“A Streaming Crescendo of Praise” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 146
October 10, 2021
“A Streaming Crescendo of Praise” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 146
August 29, 2021
“Let Us Be Trees Planted by Streams of Water“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 1
August 22, 2021
“The Fruits of the Spirit All Around Us“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18, 22-23
August 22, 2021
“The Fruits of the Spirit All Around Us“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18, 22-23
August 15, 2021
“Everyday Sacrifice“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3, 5-8, 15-16
August 8, 2021
“God’s GLORIOUS Outpouring“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 8, Hebrews 1:1-13
August 8, 2021
“God’s GLORIOUS Outpouring“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 8, Hebrews 1:1-13
August 1, 2021
“A Kissing Hand to Remind Us of God’s Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
August 1, 2021
“A Kissing Hand to Remind Us of God’s Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
July 25, 2021
“From Broken Truth to God’s Truth“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 4:13-25
July 18, 2021
“Life-Giving Foolishness“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
July 4, 2021
“Let ALL God’s People Speak“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Joel 2:27-29 & 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36
June 6, 2021
“Reaching Together for Delicious Mangoes“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
May 2, 2021
” The Road of Dashed Hopes and Fragile Dreams“ by the Rev. Dr Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
April 25, 2021
“God’s Sacred Breath Calling God’s People to Caring of Creation” by the Rev. Dr Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 20:19-29
Holy Humor, April 11, 2021
“God’s Gifts of Joy and Humor” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Team
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-15, 15
Easter, April 4, 2021
“Receive the Good News Gently & Slowly” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
March 28, 2021
“Jesus Leads the Way through Grief & Goodness Interwined” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 29-40
March 21, 2021
“The Transformative Mystery of God’s Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Will Beachey
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
March 14, 2021
“Adaptability-Resilience-Persistence” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Peg Gagnon
Scripture: Luke 18:35-43
March 7, 2021
“Caring in Community“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Karen Morgan
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
February 28, 2021
“Cultivating Goodness, Joy, and Happiness“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Josh Heikkila
Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, 31-35
February 21, 2021
“Seeing Each Person & Our Connections!“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Gay Ward
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
February 7, 2021
“Jesus’ Overflowing Compassion & Limitless Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 7:1-17
January 17, 2021
“Good News for the Poor Hits Home“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30
January 10, 2021
“Come to the Water-Repentance & Hope in Time of Crisis” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 3:1-18, 21-22
December 20, 2020
“Annunciations of One Sort or Another” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:26-45
December 13, 2020
December 6, 2020
“Those Who Dream…Prepare the Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 1: 1-8
November 29, 2020
“Those Who Dream…Keep Awake” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
November 8, 2020
“Choose This Day (And Every Day!)” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
October 25, 2020
“Continuing God’s Grand Story” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
October 18, 2020
“Picking Up the Pieces” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus : 33:1-4, 12-23
October 4, 2020
“Ten Words for Freedom Living in Communion and Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus : 1-4, 7-9, 12-20
September 13, 2020
“Red Sea Decision Points” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31
August 30, 2020
“Burning Bush in Everyday Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
August 23, 2020
“Standing Firm in the Way of Life and Changing History” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus1:8-2:10
August 16, 2020
Yesterday, while our pastor was on vacation, we enjoyed the gifts of the wider church and were led in worship by siblings in Christ from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (our regional church body) and the wider denomination! Yesterday our guest preacher was the Rev. Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Pastor, Friendship Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama. “Go Forward” The Rev. Gregory Bentley
Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18
August 9, 2020
Yesterday, while our pastor and director of music were on vacation, we enjoyed the gifts of the wider church and were led in worship by siblings in Christ from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (our regional church body) and the wider denomination! Yesterday our guest preacher was the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency!: “Tears of Lament” The Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett.
Scripture: John 11:28-44
August 2, 2020
“Lead Us, Guide Us Along the Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13
July 19, 2020
“Give Us this Day, Our Daily Bread” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13
July 5, 2020
“God’s Ruling Style Come” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Matthew 6:7-10a
June 28, 2020
“Wonderful – Fully, Holy Are Your Names” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 6:7-9
June 14, 2020
“Pray Then in This Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:7-9a
June 7, 2020
“One Holy, Diverse, and Relational Trinity” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
May 10, 2020
“There Is No Going Back to What Was” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 21:1-14
May 3, 2020
“God on the Road and at the Table” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
April 26, 2020
“The Ends of the Heart” by Guest Preacher, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Japinga
Scripture:John 20:19-31
April 19, 2020 Creation Care Sunday in Observance of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
“Calling God’s People to Action and Hope in Care of Creation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams, Sami Stidham, Ernie Beachey, and John Mueller
Scripture: Genesis 2: 4b-10, 15
April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday
“Where There Is Solidarity, There Is Resurrection” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8
April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday
“Take This Blessing” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 13:1-17, 34-35
March 29, 2020
“The Gift of Interconnected Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
February 16, 2020
“Jesus Shows Up…Again and Again!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 6:45-52
January 26, 2020
“From Impossible to See….to Unable to Miss” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 4:30-32
January 12, 2020
“Jesus’ Radical Solidarity with Humanity” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 1:1-15
December 29, 2019
“Detours” by the Rev. Brenda K. Alexander, Guest Preacher
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
December 15, 2019
“Make Way for the Light – Joy” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
December 8, 2019
“Make Way for the Light – Tenacious Shoots Leading to Peace” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
December 1, 2019
“Make Way for the Light-Nurturing Hope” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
November 24, 2019
“Lessons for Tumultuous Times-Take Courage and Work” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Haggai 1:15b-2:9
November 17, 2019
“Lessons for Tumultuous Times-Lament & Vision” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:2-4
November 10, 2019
“Lessons for Tumultuous Times-God-the Loving Parent Responds, Rather Than Reacting” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9
November 3, 2019
“Lessons for Tumultuous Times-All God’s (Flawed) Saints” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-16
October 20, 2019
“God’s Transforming Generosity—Boundary-Bridging, Other Honoring Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18
October 13, 2019
“God’s Transforming Generosity—The Law” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21
October 6, 2019
“God’s Transforming Generosity—Manna” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 16:1-18
September 29, 2019
“Equipped with Presence, Power, and Partnership” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-5, 10-17
September 22, 2019
“Equipped in the Wrestling” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 32:9-13, 20b-31
September 15, 2019
“Equipped by Laughter” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
September 8, 2019
“Called to Care for Creation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-25
July 28, 2019
Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Jim Brasel
July 7, 2019
“The ‘Easy’ Things That Are Difficult” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4
June 16, 2019
“Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
