Sermon, Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Company We Keep

David makes God his refuge. In times of trouble, true disciples depend on God and the resources he supplies -- including each other. 

Sermon, Sunday, May 21, 2023

 A Tale of Two Scepters

God protects his people from wickedness. True disciples rejoice that Jesus rules the city of God -- and changes their hearts.

Sermon, Sunday, May 14, 2023

A Tale of Two Cities

God's care for his people is like a wall of protective mountains. True disciples rejoice that they are citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem. 

Sermon, Sunday, May 7, 2023

Finding Sanctuary in His Presence

David seeks deliverance before God's 'face' in the tabernacle. True disciples know that Christ is God's provision for people in trouble. 

Sermon, Sunday, April 30, 2023 --Psalm 27

Keep Trusting, Keep Following

David was confident in the Lord's deliverance from his enemies. True disciples follow Christ -- all the way to the end.

Sermon, Sunday, April 23, 2023

Thomas, from Doubting to Determined 

Drake Williams

Sermon, Sunday, April 16, 2023

 A Table Before Me

David found satisfaction in God's overshadowing presence. True disciples make Jesus their tabernacle.

Sermon, Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

Long Live the King

Jesus' birth and death share many details. True disciples can think about death -- and resurrection! -- in a new way.

Sermon, Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

 Blessed Is the King!

The long road to Jerusalem gave Jesus time to 'map out' the kingdom he came to establish. (Some things don't fit on a campaign button!)

Sermon, Sunday March 26, 2023

The God Who Remembers

Israel was defined by creation and exodus. Such a loving Creator and mighty Savior never forgets. 

Sermon, Sunday, March 19, 2023

We Are What We Worship

God is worthy of praise because of his love and greatness. True disciples know that Jesus' death on the cross illustrates both.

Sermon, Sunday, March 12,2023

Lord of Hosts, Lord of History

Pagans listen for the 'divine' in nature and their own hearts. True disciples rejoice that God reveals himself savingly in history.

Sermon, Sunday, March 5, 2023

 A King of Contrasts

Unlike earthly kings, the God of the Bible rules in righteousness forever. True disciples receive the blessings of God's kingdom in God's messianic king. 

Sermon, Sunday, February 26, 2023

When Trouble Comes

God declares his sovereign control over creation, the nations, and worldly might. True disciples know he's trustworthy -- so they obey, even when it's hard.

Sermon, Sunday, February 19, 2023

In His Own Words

The universe is a 'theater' of God's revelation.

But true disciples rejoice that he speaks specifically and savingly in his Son. 

Sermon, Sunday, February 12, 2023

"The Secret of My Strength"

David reflects on the unexpected ways of God.

True disciples boast in their weakness-made-strong in Christ Jesus. 

Sermon, Sunday, February 5, 2023

Poetry for the Penitent

Repentance and faith are wrought in secret by our saving God. But they don't stay there: They overflow in proclamation of his wonderful works! 

Sermon, Sunday, January 29, 2023

Introduction to the Psalms

The Psalms inspire us to speak to God; God inspired them to speak to us. Psalm 1 says, "Find life in the way of God's wisdom!"

Sermon, Sunday, January 8, 2023

Sermon prepared for Advent Four 'Christmas Canticles' 

Nunc Dimittis

Simeon's Christmas Canticle of Witness & Wonder