The Oneness of All Flesh

Relentless Grace: Runaways (Jonah 1)

Jonah 1 - Have you ever resisted a calling, avoided a difficult conversation, or run from something God was asking of you? In this message, we begin our journey through the Book of Jonah and discover that Jonah’s story is about far more than a big fish. Through humor, honesty, and a surprisingly relatable prophet, we explore God's patience, persistence, and unconditional love for even the most stubborn among us. If you've ever wrestled with faith, forgiveness, or God's direction for your life, this sermon offers a fresh and encouraging perspective on a God who never stops pursuing us—and never gives up on us.

Embracing the Mystery: What the Trinity Teaches Us About Love and Belonging

John 16:12-15 - In this Trinity Sunday sermon, we explore one of the most profound and challenging teachings of the Christian faith—the Trinity. Far from being an abstract doctrine, the Trinity reveals powerful truths about mystery, community, and love. Together, we discover why faith isn't about having all the answers, how God's very nature models healthy relationships and belonging, and what it means to be invited into a love that enters into the world's suffering rather than standing apart from it.

The Oneness of All Flesh

In this Pentecost sermon from Acts 2, we explore how the Holy Spirit broke down barriers of language, culture, and fear so people from every nation could hear and understand one another. Through powerful stories, biblical insight, and a timely reflection on immigrants, refugees, and the call to love our neighbors, this message invites us to ask: What if the miracle we need today is not being heard—but learning how to truly listen? Discover how the wind and fire of Pentecost still challenge and transform the church today. The Rev. Paul Slentz is today's guest preacher.

When Bombs Begin to Fall

Acts 1:6-14 Have you ever found yourself so distracted by worry, work, the past, or even spirituality itself that you missed what was happening right in front of you? In this Ascension Day sermon, we explore the powerful moment when the disciples watched Jesus ascend into heaven—and the unexpected question the angels asked them: “Why do you stand looking up?” Through humor, cultural stories, and reflections on faith and presence, this message invites us to stop merely gazing upward and start living fully engaged lives—awake to God, attentive to others, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Praying Through the Pain: What Hannah Teaches Us About Lament and Praise

1 Samuel 2:1-10 Have you ever wondered whether faith has room for lament, anger, and complicated emotions—not just praise? In this sermon, we explore the powerful story of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose two bold prayers reveal a faith honest enough to hold both heartbreak and hope together. Especially on Mother’s Day, we reflect on infertility, adoption, invisible grief, and the courage of those who nurture others through pain and uncertainty. Hannah’s story invites us to discover how God meets us in the in-between—and why lament may be one of the deepest expressions of faith we have.