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“Memorable Meal with the Master”
This Sunday we continue our theme of brokenness as we celebrate how Jesus’ body was broken that we might celebrate his gift in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Holy Communion celebrates when the disciples had their final meal with the Master, but it is so much more....
“Making Something out of Brokenness”
The people I talk with today are not so much interested in what you believe. No. They want to know what your experience of Jesus is. They want to know if Jesus makes any difference in your life. Has he changed your life in some dramatic, remarkable way? They want to...
“When it’s Least Expected”
We are encouraged to be ready for Jesus return. But, as the Bible says, he is coming like a thief in the night, when we least expect it. How can we be ready for the unexpected? Join us Sunday at 9:30 AM for worship. FaithPoint’s Campus is located at 1051 270th St. W....
“A Humble Heart and a Willing Spirit”
Jesus' words compel us to reflect on the gift of our lives and our response to His sacrificial and undeserved love. And when Jesus is asked, he states that the greatest commandment is to "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and mind and your...
“Death and Taxes”
"The only things you can be certain of in this life are death and taxes," as the old saying goes. In the Gospel reading for this Sunday from Mark 12:13-27, Jesus talks about ‘death and taxes.’ In my sermon, I will look at what the Bible has to say about these two...
“God Doesn’t Give Up on Us”
Several years ago, some friends of ours who were landlords had a huge struggle with one of their tenant families. My husband and I noted how incredibly gracious our landlord friends acted toward these tenants as they patiently waited to receive rent payments. They...
“Turmoil in the Temple”
This week in our reading from Mark 11, we have an interesting sequence of events that might seem uncharacteristic of Jesus. First, Jesus curses a fig tree such that it will never produce fruit again. Later, he goes on a rage in the temple against the money changers,...
“What the Blind Man Saw”
Someone said to Helen Keller, “What a pity you have no sight!” to which she replied, “Yes, but what a pity so many have sight, but cannot see!” I find it amazing how many great artists and musicians … were either deaf or blind and yet excelled in their field. In...
“True Greatness”
For whatever reason, we tend to have an elevated view of the characters in the Bible, including Jesus’ 12 disciples. Maybe that’s because after the resurrection, many of the disciples did some extraordinary things. But prior to the crucifixion, they usually come...
“The Rich Young Ruler”
It’s human nature to wonder if we are good enough, or if we did enough. Did we study enough to get an A, or pass the course? Did we train enough to win the race or the game? Did we call in early enough for the reservation? Sometimes before I preach, I wonder if I’ve...