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11/9/08 “Extravagent Generosity” Matthew 6:25-33 God has been generous to us in so many ways. Play
11/2/08 “Revealing Hope” I John 3:1-3; Revelation 7:9-17 Who are the Saints of God? The answer may surprise you. Play
10/26/08 “Always? In Eveything?” Phillippians 4:1-9 Given the state of the world, how can we rejoice always? Play
10/19/08 “Giving to God” Matthew 22:15-22 On Laity Sunday, Latrice Lee and Mike Miner talk about what belongs to God. Play
10/5/08 “In What Have You Placed Your Confidence?” Phillippians 3:4b-14 God’s favor is not a reward to be earned, but a gift to be accepted. Play
9/28/08 “Be of the same mind...” Phillippians 2:1-13 We have been challenged to glorify God as Christ did. Play
9/21/08 “Complain, Complain!” Exodus 16:2-15 God gave the Israelites manna in the wilderness. Recorded in the park on our Homecoming Sunday. Play
9/14/08 “Following God’s Lead” Exodus 14:10-14, 19-29 Our efforts are far more successful when we make them following God’s lead. Play
9/7/08 “A Day of Remembrance” Exodus 12:1-14 The story of the first Passover, the Last Supper and our Communion are stories of becoming the body, of re-membering. Play
8/31/08 “God Who Knows, God Who Sends” Exodus 2:23-25, 3:1-15 God knew Moses when he sent him. He knows us as well. Play
8/24/08 “Divine Subversion” Exodus 1:8-2:10 The early story of Moses is one of people being subversive for God. Play
8/17/08 “But, we’ve always done it that way!!” Matthew 10:1-20 Lay Speaker Dave May reminds that to follow Christ is walk a new road. Play
8/10/08 “Lord, save me!” Matthew 14:23b-33 When we lose faith, Jesus lifts us up, as he lifted Peter on the lake. Play
8/3/08 “At our Core: Living Christ’s Call” Luke 10:25-37 Grace’s Core Vision: Living Christ’s call to serve and welcome our neighbors. Play
7/27/08 “At the Core: Sharing God’s Love” Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:7-12, 19-21 Grace’s Core Purpose: To share the love we feel from God, a love that strengthens us, through loving our neighbors. Play
7/20/08 “At the Core: Making Disciples” I John 3:18; Matthew 28:16-20 The third of Grace’s Core Values: Making Disciples by Example Play
7/13/08 “At the Core: Welcome” Romans 15:7; Matthew 25:31-40 The second of Grace’s Core Values: Welcoming Play
7/6/08 At the Core: “Community” John 15:1-12 The first of Grace’s Core Values: Community Play
6/29/08 “Stay in Love with God” Colossians 2:6-7; John 21:15-19 John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, had three simple rules; the third is "Stay in Love with God." Play
6/15/08 “Do Good” Luke 6:27-38 John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, had three simple rules; the second is "Do good." Play
6/8/08 “Do No Harm” Romans 14:12-21; Matthew 7:12 John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, had three simple rules; the first is "Do no harm." Play
6/1/08 “Music of the Heart” Colossians 3:16-17 Music can bring us close to God. Play
5/25/08 “The Worry Bug” Matthew 6:24-34 Guest preacher Rev. Diane Rehfield encourages us to seek first the Kingdom of God. Play
5/18/08 “Peace I Leave with You” John 14:23-27 What is our responsibility in matters of war and peace? Play
5/11/08 “Spirit Gifts” Acts 2:1-21; I Corinthians 12:3b-13 On Pentecost, the Apostles recieved gifts from the Holy Spirit. We receive Spirit Gifts today. Play
5/4/08 “To the ends of the earth ... including Mississippi” Acts 1:6-14 A report from the members of Grace who were part of the Long Beach District Katrina rebuild team that went to Waveland, MS, last week. Play
4/20/08 “And it is good...” Psalm 19; Genesis 1:1-24 It is our responsibility to care for the Earth that God pronounced Good. Play
4/13/08 “Living from the Center” I John 4:7-12; Luke 10:25-37 God loves us. What is our response to that? Play
3/30/08 “In the Breaking of the Bread” Luke 24:13-35 In Emmaus the two disciples knew the Risen Christ in the same way we do today. Play
3/23/08 “And so it begins...” Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is only the beginning. Play
3/16/08 “but emptied himself...” Psalm 118:14-29; Matthew 21:1-11; Philippians 2:5-11 We must empty ourselves, just as Christ emptied Himself. Play
2/24/08 “Thirst” Psalm 95; Exodus 17:1-7; John 4:5-30 For what do you thirst? Play
2/17/08 “Journey” Psalm 121; Genesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17 Like Abraham, we have been blessed for a purpose; to be a blessing to others. Play
2/10/08 “If you are a Christian...” Matthew 4:1-11 Sometimes we are tempted to do things that are not bad in and of themselves, but in the wrong context. Play
2/3/08 “Vision” Matthew 17:1-9 In the story of the transfiguration, what is important is not what happened to Jesus, but how it changed the disciples. Play
1/27/08 “Follow me...” Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus’ call challenges our wait and see attitude. Play
1/20/08 “Seeing is Believing” John 1:29-42 In the gospel of John, John the Baptist is a role model for all Christians. Play
1/13/08 “Water Washed, Spirit Sent” Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17 What does Baptism mean? Play
1/6/08 “Diligently Searching” Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise Men were surprised where they found the Christ, and sometimes so are we. Play
12/30/07 “Temporary Refuge” Matthew 2:13-23 The story of the slaughter of the innocents, as horrible as it is, has echoes in today’s world. Play
12/24/07 “A Story” The Christmas Story Pearl Buck’s Christmas Day in the Morning Play
12/23/07 “Emmanuel” Matthew 1:18-25 Let us ponder Joseph. Play
12/16/07 “Patient Waiting” Luke 1; James 5:7-10 In the midst of Christmas joy, many find themselves far from joyful. Play
12/9/07 “Someone is Coming” Isaiah 11; Matthew 3:1-12 We must go to the wilderness and face ourselves to prepare for the coming of Christ. Play
12/2/07 “Advent: Countering Inertia, Living in Expectation” Matthew 24:36-44 During Advent we look back and fr=owrd at one time. Play
11/25/07 “A Shepherding King” Jeremiah 23:1-6 According to Jeremiah, God wants leaders to care for their people. Play
11/18/07 “With remembering, we give thanks” Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Lay Speaker Dave May reminds us of the history of Grace. Play
11/11/07 “From Now On” II Corinthians 5:16-21 Because of Christ, everything is different. Play
11/4/07 “The Birth of a Saint” Luke 19:1-10 The story of Zaccheus is one of a saint ... and of grace. Play
10/28/07 “A Cheerful Giver” II Corinthians 9:6-15 Pastor Lee encourages us to think about giving in a different way. Play
10/21/07 “Growing the Seeds of Faith” Luke 17:5-6 Deonea Wenzler, Don Carlile, Dona Fredrick and other members of Grace speak about the seeds of faith in their lives and how they have been nurtured. Play
10/14/07 “Growing in Spirit, Growing in Service” Colossians 1:3-6, 9-12 As we live the Christian Life, we should grow in spirit, but also grow in service. Play

Earlier sermons are available on request.

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