Messages from February 2023
The Need for Change: 2023
Change is everywhere. It is part of growth. It is foundational to life. However, we resist change. This sermon opens a second attempt at a sermon series, “Boot Camp for the Soul.” The first attempt was interrupted by the COVID-19 lockdowns. Lent is a time to examine who we are in light of whose we are. It is a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. Join us as we explore together.
Mountain Top Experience
“We’ve been to the mountain top. We’ve seen the glory of our God. He is here.” These are the opening words to the chorus of “Mountain Top,” a song from the Christian Rock band, The City Harmonic. I was first introduced to their music a little over 10 years ago at Resurrection, the Holston Conference youth event in Gatlinburg. Our scriptures on this Transfiguration Sunday, the last Sunday before the beginning the Season of Lent are Exodus 24:13-28, Psalm 99,…
But I Say
Jesus tells us the rules. But as Chef Emeril Legasse would say, he “kicks it up a notch.” His point was that no matter how hard we try, we can never live up to the letter of the law. So we need to stop acting as if it is up to us. God is not some monster looking for every opportunity to smite us for the mildest transgression. God is like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son.…
You Are
Pastor Wayne explores the meaning behind “you are the light of the world” and “a city on a hill cannot be hidden,” in this second sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, The light of Christ is already living within us. We are called to share that light with others. We need to remember not only who we are but whose we are. We are the embodiment of Christ in the world today. Let’s take that knowledge and help lead…
