On this page you will find the more recent sermons preached at our church, with the most recent listed first. For older sermons, check out the Archives.
- Read the sermon, by clicking on its title (if available)
- Listen to the sermon, by clicking the Audio link
- And read the associated Bible passages by clicking those links
2018 Sermons
| Date | Sermon Title | Bible Text | Pastor | Sept 16 | Mission Statement 2: Share the Love of Jesus
Audio - Sept 16 |
Mark 8:27-38 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin Broadbent | Sept 9 | Mission Statement 1: To Worship God
Audio - Sept 9 |
Mark 7:1-8 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin Broadbent | Aug 26 | Gold, Gold, Gold
Audio - August 26 |
I Kings 7:48-51 |
Rev. Rachel Knuth | Aug 19 | America's Original Sin
Audio - August 19 |
Mark 7:24-30 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | Aug 12 | Three of Every Four Breaths
Audio - August 12 |
Mark 6:45-52 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent & Middle School Youth | Aug 5 | Aching with Compassion
Audio - August 5 |
Mark 6:30-44 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | July 29 | Incarnate & Gender Queer
Audio - July 29 |
Luke 15:1-10 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | July 22 | Humility, Choice, and Grace
Audio - July 22 |
Mark 9:33-37 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
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| July 15 | Me Too, Vashti, Me Too (no audio available) |
Esther 1:1-5; 8-13, 15-22 |
Rev. Rachel Knuth | July 8 | Strengthened By Diversity
Audio - July 8 |
Mark 6:1-13 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | July 1 | Give Her Something to Eat
Audio - July 1 |
Mark 5:21-43 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | June 24 | Stay in the Boat
Audio - June 24 |
Mark 4:35-41 |
Rev. Blythe Osner | June 17 | Prodigal Reflections
Audio - June 17 |
Luke 15:11-32 |
Rev. Rachel Knuth & MADD Camp Youth | June 10 | Breaking In to Break Bread
Audio - June 10 |
Mark 3:20-27 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | June 3 | Our Primary Calling
Audio - June 3 |
Colossians 3:11-17 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent | May 27 | Being a Peaceable Trinitarian
Audio - May 27 |
Ephesians 4:1-6 |
Rev. Brian Plaugher |
| May 20 | A Spirit-Formed Faith Audio - May 20 |
Acts 2:1-21 Revelation 2:29 |
Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| May 13 | The Wrath of Mom
Audio - May 13 |
Hosea 11:1-9 Hosea 13:4-8 Luke 13:31-35 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| May 6 | Risen and Still Rising
Audio - May 6 |
Acts 1:6-11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Apr 29 | Bearing Fruit Together
Audio - Apr 29 |
John 15:1-8 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Apr 22 | All Things in Common Audio - Apr 22 |
Acts 2:41-47 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Apr 15 | While in Joy, Disbelieving
Audio - Apr 15 |
Luke 24:36b-48 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Apr 8 | Resurrection in Our Midst
Audio - Apr 8 |
John 20:1-31 | Rev. Brian Plaugher |
| Apr 1 Easter Sunday |
Victory Through Defeat
Audio - Apr 1 |
Mark 16:1-8 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Mar 30 Good Friday |
Ecumenical Service
Audio - Mar 30 |
John 18:28-19:30 | Rev. Christy Laborda Harris |
| Mar 25 Palm /Passion Sunday |
A Hero's Welcome
Audio - Mar 25 |
Mark 11:1-11 Mark 14:43-52 Mark 15:21-41 Mark 15:42-47 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Mar 18 | The Words We Are Given Audio - Mar 18 |
Matthew 10:1-4, 18-20 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Mar 11 | Prayer without Pretense
Audio - Mar 11 |
Matthew 6:1-8 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 25 | That None Might Boast
Audio - Feb 25 |
Matthew 4:1-7; I Corinthians 1:26-31 |
Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 18 | We Are More than What We Have
Audio - Feb 18 |
Matthew 4:1-4 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 11 | Jesus Outside the Box
Audio - Feb 11 |
Mark 9:2-9 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 4 | Eating with the Wrong People
Audio - Feb 4 |
Mark 2:13-17 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 28 | Called Back to Who We Are
Audio - Jan 28 |
Luke 19:1-10 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 21 | Waiting to Grow
Audio - Jan 21 |
Mark 4:1-9 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Jan 14 | The First Sign
Audio - Jan 14 |
John 2:1-12 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 7 | Soaked with Promise
Audio - Jan 7 |
Mark 1:1-11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
2017 Sermons
| Date | Sermon Title | Bible Text | Pastor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Bringing Gifts
Audio - Dec 31 |
Matthew 2:1-12 | Rev. Brian Plaugher |
| Dec 24 Christmas Eve 6 & 8:30 pm |
Good News for the Sore Afraid (pdf) |
Luke 2:8-20 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Dec 24 Christmas Eve Morning |
Look What Love Has Done Audio - Dec 24 (picks up in the middle) |
Matthew 1:1-17 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Dec 17 | Women on the Verge (pdf) Audio - Dec 17 |
Luke 1:26-55 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Dec 10 | The Bethlehem Promise Worship - Dec 10 |
Matthew 2:1-6 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Dec 3 | Confirming Hope Audio - Dec 3 |
Isaiah 40:1-11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Nov 26 | The Good Shepherd (pdf) Audio - Nov 26 |
Matthew 25:31-46 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Nov 12 | Making Church (pdf) Audio - Nov 12 |
Exodus 25:1-16 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Nov 5 | Semper Reformanda (pdf) Audio - Nov 5 |
Exodus 20:1-17 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Oct 29 | Burned But Not Consumed (pdf) Audio - Oct 29 |
Exodus 3:1-6 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Oct 22 | Strong Enough to Serve Audio - Oct 22 |
Genesis 32:22-33:11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Oct 15 | A God Worth Waiting For Audio - Oct 15 |
Isaiah 25:1-9 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Oct 8 | To a Land That I Will Show You (pdf) | Genesis 12:1-9 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Oct 1 | World Communion Sunday Telling a Better Story (pdf) Audio - Oct 1 |
Genesis 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 8:1, 9:7-17 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Sept 24 | Archetype of All Sermons Audio - Sept 24 |
Genesis 3:1-13 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Sept 17 | The Logos of Love Audio - Sept 17 |
John 1:1-7 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Sept 10 | Launch Sunday Being Human or Playing God (pdf) Audio - Sept 10 |
Genesis 2:4-25 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Sept 3 | God's Speech Act Audio - Sept 3 |
Genesis 1:1-2;3 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Aug 27 | Transforming 'Mission' Audio - Aug 27 |
Romans 12:1-8 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Aug 20 | Naming White Privilege Audio - Aug 20 |
Matthew 15:21-28 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Aug 13 | A Little Faith Is Enough Audio - Aug 13 |
Matthew 14:22-23 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Aug 6 | Free But Not Cheap Audio - Aug 6 |
Isaiah 55:1-5 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| July 30 | Kingdom Corruption Audio - July 30 |
Matthew 13:31-33 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| July 23 | Wheat and Weeds Welcome Audio - July 23 |
Matthew 13:24-30 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| July 16 | Sowing Seeds of Forgiveness Audio - July 16 |
Matthew 13:1-9 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| July 9 | Which Life Shall We Enjoy? Audio - July 9 |
Matthew 11:16-19 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| June 25 | MADD Camp Presentation: Old Turtle |
Audio - June 25 | Pastor Rachel & a host of children! |
| June 18 | Be the Church Audio - June 18 |
Matthew 9:35-10:4 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| June 11 | Dancing in the Round Audio - June 11 |
Matthew 28:16-20 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| June 4 | Becoming the Church Audio - June 4 |
Acts 2:1-11 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| May 28 | Pulled into Heaven Audio - May 28 |
Luke 24:44-53 | Rev. Blythe Osner |
| May 21 | Becoming Like Outsiders Audio - May 21 |
Matthew 18:1-5 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| May 14 | What Would Mama Do? Audio - May 14 |
Matthew 7:7-11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| May 7 | Who Taught Us to Pray Audio - May 7 |
Matthew 6:7-15 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| April 30 | Embracing Doubt, Embracing Belief Audio - April 30 |
John 20:24-31 | Rev. Brian Plaugher |
| April 23 | The Cost of Silencing Resurrection Audio - April 23 |
Matthew 28:11-15 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| April 16 | Easter Sunday Appearance Like Lightning Audio - April 16 |
Matthew 28:1-10 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| April 14 | Good Friday It is Finished | John 19:30 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| April 9 | Palm / Passion Sunday The Wrong Son of God Audio - April 9 |
Matthew 27:11-26 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| April 2 | Called Out by Love Audio - April 2 |
John 15:12-17 | Rev. W. Matthew Broadbent |
| April 1 | Service of Installation Audio - April 1 |
I Corinthians 4:18-31 | Rev. Diane Weible |
| March 26 | Joining Us in Our Cry Audio - Mar 26 |
Matthew 26:36-46 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| March 19 | A Cross-Bearing Community Audio - Mar 19 |
Matthew 16:24-28 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| March 12 | The Truth about the Bread Audio - Mar 12 |
Matthew 16:5-12 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| March 5 | Remembering Whose We Are Audio - Mar 5 |
Matthew 4:1-11 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 26 | We Cannot Keep God Safe No audio available |
Matthew 17:1-9 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 19 | Expanding Boundaries Audio - Feb 19 |
Matthew 5:38-48 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |
| Feb 12 | God, Cooperation, & Evolution Audio - Feb 12 |
Matthew 5:21-37 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Feb 5 | Salty Language Audio - Feb 5 |
Matthew 5:13-20 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 29 | Blessed Are You Audio - Jan 29 |
Matthew 5:1-12 | Rev. Brian Plaugher |
| Jan 22 | Jesus Goes Public Audio - Jan 22 |
Matthew 4:12-25 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 15 | Destiny, Choice, and Justice Audio - Jan 15 |
Isaiah 49:1-7 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 8 | To Give Us a Second Birth Audio - Jan 8 |
Matthew 3:13-17 | Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent |
| Jan 1 | A Star in the East Audio - Jan 1 |
Matthew 2:1-12 | Rev. Rachel Knuth |