Is Hell Real?

Luke 16:19-31 Today we have the last topic of the sermon series, five big questions that we are asked, and today’s topic is the Hell. I never preached on it and it’s the first time for me to preach about Hell. As you may guess, I am nervous, very nervous....
How Do God’s Works of Salvation Work?

How Do God’s Works of Salvation Work?

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 At my first church as a part of my job I was supposed to supervise their youth pastor and his work. One evening I was at their youth gathering. That night’s topic was “how Jesus saves us?” The youth pastor asked two students to...
St. John Chrysostom and His Prayers

St. John Chrysostom and His Prayers

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27 Last week I read a facebook post saying, “Some people say the problem with our nation is Christianity isn’t taught in schools. I think the real problem is that Christianity isn’t being taught in church.” I was going hmm … if it is true...
God’s Pottery

God’s Pottery

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-18 Since we moved to this area, Chris and I have explored many fun places to go. There are parks, the river, the bike trail, and good restaurants, too. For me, one of the most interesting places in this area is Haeger Pottery Factory. All of...
God’s Pottery

Welcoming Community

Scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14; Hebrews 13:1-8 I heard a humorous story about a pastor who was having difficulty with her assigned parking space in the church parking lot. Her church had a big parking lot and she had a designated parking space for herself. But people...