Reminded of Our Loveliness
Listen now to this sermon by Pastor Brooks about the inherent goodness that comes from being made in the image of God. Scripture reading–Genesis 1:26-31 The best-selling author and Jesuit
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Dear Church Family and Friends, In a poem, Walt Whitman once wrote, “As to me I know of nothing else but miracles.” Whitman then proceeds to enumerate miracles found in
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Scripture Reading—Jeremiah 20: 7-9 You enticed me, Yahweh, and I let myself be enticed. You were too strong for me, and you prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all day
Continue readingPeace or the Sword?
Scripture Reading—Matthew 10: 34-38 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have
Continue readingBoth Eyes Open
In this sermon, Pastor Brooks discusses the seasons of life and shares the story of Claude Monet who created some of his greatest masterpieces in the latter years of his
Continue readingHey, Doofus!: A Toddler Speaks Out
In this sermon on unconditional love, Pastor Brooks reads a five-point manifesto written by a toddler. Listen to this sermon now. Second Scripture Reading—John 15: 7-12 This past week I
Continue readingPainting Pentecost
On Pentecost Sunday, this sermon considered a painting by the artist Sawai Chinnawong. Chinnawong’s painting and life story helped us to see Pentecost as a story that is at once
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As part of a series on biblical prophets, this sermon by Pastor Brooks focuses on the prophet Deborah. Listen to it now. Sermon Scripture–Judges 4:1-9 To provide a visual image for
Continue readingSpiritual Challenge: Conflict
In the concluding sermon for a series on everyday spiritual challenges, Pastor Brooks addressed the issue of conflict. Listen to this sermon now. Scripture Reading—Matthew 5: 23-26 I want to
Continue readingOur Church Makes It into the News
This past week our church was discussed in a Columbian article on a recent interfaith prayer breakfast at which Pastor Brooks Berndt served as the keynote speaker. Berndt discussed his
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