Jun 26, 2018
In light of the policy of separating children from their families at the border, Pastor Jon gives some words of caution when we do or say things in the name of Jesus. Trusting in walls or fortresses to separate us is folly; we gain freedom when we accept that God's love will not leave us in ruins.
Jun 26, 2018
Though we bring different ideas, gifts, and experiences to our church community, we are reminded that "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all." (Ephesians 4:4-6)
Jun 21, 2018
True greatness is not about our wealth, our fame, or our power. Greatness is found in servanthood, in giving, in going "all in" for the Kingdom of God.
Jun 13, 2018
Based on Matthew 6, Pastor Jon explores Jesus' ideal of having no burdens of possessions and worry to the realities of today. We are defined by the things we treasure and pursue. Until Jesus is our deep treasure, we cannot know the deep and abiding joy and freedom of God.
Jun 5, 2018
Using the story of the widow's mite, Pastor Jon explores the idea that God is less concerned with the size of our gifts but the heart of the giver. When we give all, we become free to love.