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This is What Grace Looks Like - Rev. Tom Are
Peter was following Jesus. That’s a good thing. From their first encounter, Jesus called Peter to follow. Yet, the text states that Peter follows “at a distance.” The distance shows up not in yards or miles on the ground, but in the kind of distance measured in the human heart. From that distance, fear is real, and denial is possible. Our scripture reading is Luke 22:31-33, 54-62. Support the show
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Mar 19, 2023
Do We Ever Know Enough? - Rev. Tom Are
“You are the Christ!” This was Peter’s confession. The Christ, or Messiah, was the long-awaited, long-promised one of Judaism. Peter believed God had finally fulfilled this promise in Jesus. Peter was right about that. So, we have to wonder, given that he was right about Jesus being the Christ, why Jesus calls him Satan? Our scripture reading is Mark 8:27-33. Support the show
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Mar 12, 2023
You Can’t Avoid Chaos - Rev. Tom Are
Jesus walked on water, which is quite a trick! But more impressively, Peter walked on water. He was not as good at it as Jesus was, but for a while he was dancing on the waves. In a world that is as broken and chaotic as this one, some water walking might just be what is needed. Our scripture reading is Matthew 14:22-33. Support the show
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Mar 5, 2023
When the Best of Times are the Worst of Times - Rev. Tom Are
For one who makes a living fishing, the best day is the day you catch a fish as big as a boat, or the day you catch a boatload of fish. For Peter, the latter occurred. But it turned out to be anything but his best day. Our scripture reading is Luke 5:1-11. Support the show
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Feb 26, 2023
Where it All Begins - Rev. Tom Are
Jesus invites his followers to “get a life,” as some folks might say these days. Jesus understands that life is a gift. It is a gift that is beautiful, but also broken at times. To embody life as Jesus does, some things will need to be left behind. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:14-20. Support the show
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Feb 19, 2023
Stay and Pray: God’s Invitation to Human Connection - Rev. Sally Wright
Rev. Sally Wright shares, "The best baby gift I received was a retired pediatric nurse offering to stay overnight and keep watch over my twin three-month-old babies. What a gift to have someone remain present with my children for one whole, uninterrupted night of sleep for me! In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked his disciples to stay awake with him and pray. The poor disciples could not seem to stay awake, unlike the nurse who kept my kids all night. There is a close connection between presence and prayer. If Jesus can ask the disciples to be present and to pray, we can take his example and ask for it, too. Let’s explore together.”
Our scripture reading is Mark 14:32-41a. Support the show
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Feb 12, 2023
I am the True Vine. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka concludes this preaching series on the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus Christ. In this last statement, Jesus says, "I am the vine and you are the branches. Apart from me, you can do nothing." So, in times of great joy and in times of great sorrow, in times of tragedy, in times of loss, we turned to the one who is the true vine, to Jesus Christ, and we abide with him and in him, and that's where we find our hope. Our scripture reading is John 15:1-11. Support the show
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Feb 5, 2023
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores the sixth of the seven "I am" statements of Jesus Christ. Jesus makes this “I am” statement in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Together we explore what it means that Jesus says he is the way, the truth, and the life, and what it means when he says no one comes to God except through him. Our scripture reading is John 14:1-7. Support the show
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Jan 29, 2023
I am the Resurrection and the Life - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores what it means to follow a God and a Savior and a Spirit that has triumphed over death. We explore what it means when Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." Our scripture reading today is John 11:17-27. Support the show
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Jan 22, 2023
I am the Gate. I am the Good Shepherd. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
What does it mean that Jesus says, "I am the Gate for the Sheepfold?" And what does it mean that Jesus says, "I am the Good Shepherd?" a marvelous conversation about knowing Jesus' voice, that the sheep know Jesus' voice and they follow the Good Shepherd. Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka talks about the competing voices that we hear these days and how we discern Jesus' voice amidst all the different voices of the age. Our scripture reading is John 10:1-18. Support the show
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Jan 15, 2023
I am the Light of the World. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
We make the bold claim that we are the “Church of Jesus Christ” and that “Jesus is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built.” But who is Jesus really? In the Gospel of John, there are seven times when Jesus tells us who he is; seven times Jesus says, “I am...” In this sermon series, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores each of these seven “I am” statements and together, we will discover what they say about Jesus Christ and what they say about us. This sermon turns to the "I am" statement "I am the Light of the World." Our scripture reading is John 8:12-20.
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka on Jan. 15, 2022 at Village Church Mission Campus. Support the show
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Jan 8, 2023
I am the Bread of Life. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
We make the bold claim that we are the “Church of Jesus Christ” and that “Jesus is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built.” But who is Jesus really? In the Gospel of John, there are seven times when Jesus tells us who he is; seven times Jesus says, “I am...” In this sermon series, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores each of these seven “I am” statements and together, we will discover what they say about Jesus Christ and what they say about us. Today Rodger turns to the "I am" statement "I am the Bread of Life." Our scripture reading is John 6:25-35.
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka on Jan. 8, 2022 at Village Church Mission Campus. Support the show
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Jan 1, 2023
A Deeper Longing - Rev. Melanie Hardison
Each New Year brings the hope that life might be different, that we might be different. We know that New Year’s resolutions are often short-lived—and we make them anyway (we are people of hope, after all). But there is a deeper longing underneath our resolutions. What if, like Bartimaeus, we claimed that deeper longing? What if, like the wise ones following the star to Jesus, we dared to truly follow God’s lead? Our scripture reading is Mark 10:46-52. Support the show
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Dec 25, 2022
The Christmas Story - Rev. Tom Are
Sermon preached by Rev. Tom Are on Christmas Morning, Dec. 25, 2022 at Village Church Mission Campus. Support the show
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Dec 24, 2022
This Night is For You - Rev. Tom Are
Sermon preached by Rev. Tom Are on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2022 at Village Church Mission Campus. Support the show
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Dec 18, 2022
The Importance of Blessing - Rev. Tom Are
Zechariah didn’t speak for months. The entire time Elizabeth was pregnant with their son John, Zechariah said nothing. But after a long season of silence, Zechariah spoke, and when he does he offered a blessing upon his son. We could use more blessing in our lives. Our scripture reading is Luke 1:57-80. Support the show
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Dec 11, 2022
So Good I Could Just Sing? - Rev. Tom Are
When Gabriel departs, Mary does two things. She rushes to visit Elizabeth, and then she sings. She does both of these because she is filled with joy. Joy is not the same thing as happiness. Joy requires courage, and it gives us a job to do. Our scripture reading is Luke 1:39-55. Support the show
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Dec 4, 2022
Can We Go Over That First Part Again? - Rev. Tom Are
It was an unlikely meeting. It was surprising enough when Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, who, coming from a long line of priests, was doing his duty in the temple. If an angel were to appear, perhaps appearing to an old priest doing his duty in the temple is the first place you might look. But this time Gabriel appears in the middle of nowhere, to a young girl, we only know by the name of Mary. It was an unlikely meeting. But, as you know, God often does that which is unlikely. Our scripture reading is Luke 1:26-38. Support the show
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Nov 27, 2022
Between Hopes and Fears - Rev. Zach Walker
We all have our own personal lists of hopes and fears; sometimes life feels like we are perennially living between them. But what if we allow God to take a peek at those lists? And what if the depths of our fears, through God’s work this season, could spark both hope and change in our lives? Our scripture reading is 1 Kings 19:1-10. Support the show
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Nov 20, 2022
Gratitude Does - Rev. Hallie Hottle
This week we’ll likely gather around tables with people we care about, and if we’re successful in remembering why we’ve gathered, we’ll recount our lists of gratitude. Our story for today takes us to another table. Perhaps like ours, not everyone around this table agreed with one another. But here, instead of talking about gratitude, Mary startles everyone at the party by giving us a radical example of what gratitude looks like. Two thousand years later, this story continues to invite us to consider what gratitude “does.” Our scripture reading is John 12:1-8. Support the show
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Nov 13, 2022
Hope, Glimpse by Glimpse - Rev. Tom Are
Stewardship is the spiritual practice of managing one’s resources with God in mind. It is an act of gratitude, as generosity is a response to the blessings of God. But more than gratitude, generosity is the spiritual practice of hope. We remember the help of God in ages past, so we trust that God will be at work for years to come... and our gifts make us a part of that future work. Our scripture readings are Deuteronomy 34 and Matthew 13:1-9. Support the show
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Nov 6, 2022
No Future Without Forgiveness - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches about what it means to forgive. That to forgive others, and even to forgive ourselves—that too is part of the good that is ours to do. Our scripture reading is Matthew 18:21-35. Support the show
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Oct 30, 2022
Sense Making by Faith - Rev. Tom Are
The writer of Hebrews tells us that faith is “the conviction of things not seen.” Faith is the invitation to trust that God will be faithful to the promises God has made. Sometimes when our conviction falters, God places other people in our lives to encourage our faith. Our scripture reading is Hebrews 11:1-8, 29-12:2. Support the show
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Oct 23, 2022
Love—It’s a Good Choice - Rev. Tom Are
We say it often: Do the good that is ours to do; share the love that is ours to share. Admittedly, given the size of the world’s problems, the love that we share may seem insignificant. But it matters. When we act in love God does her best work. Our scripture reading is 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a. Support the show
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Oct 16, 2022
Holy Friendship - Rev. Tom Are and Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
We close the series “Sometimes We Need to Ask for Directions” with a focus on friendship. We have said many times: Our faith shows up in our relationships. Like the other practices we have considered in this series, friendship is also something we practice. Friendship shows up not only in your heart, but also on your calendar. Our scripture reading is 2 Timothy 4:9-22. Support the show
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Oct 9, 2022
On Being Commissioned - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores Jesus' last words to his disciples in the gospel of Matthew—his words that are called the “Great Commission,” when he sends his disciples out into the world to baptize and to make disciples and to teach. That's part of Village’s practice, too. Rodger explores what it means to be the church in mission in these days, what it means to share the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, with persons all around us. Our scripture reading is Matthew 28:16-20. Support the show
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Oct 2, 2022
Journey to Find God – Rev. Tom Are & Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Sometimes we speak of a faith journey, and sometimes we take that journey in a literal fashion, by going on a pilgrimage. Rev. Tom Are and Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka reflect on the importance of pilgrimage as a means to discover the vast expanse of God’s love. Our scripture readings are Acts 10:1-16 and Acts 10:27-33. Support the show
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Sep 25, 2022
The Power of Prayer - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
As the disciples journey with Jesus, they see and hear him praying and ask him to teach them to pray. His gift to them and to us is what we now call “The Lord’s Prayer.” So, we join every Sunday with believers in every time and place in heaven and on earth to pray as Jesus taught us. There is great power in this. There is power in speaking directly to God. There is power in joining with one another. Yet even when words fail us, the Holy Spirit helps us to pray, even praying on our behalf. Our scripture readings are Matthew 6:7-13 and Luke 11:1-4. Support the show
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Sep 18, 2022
Out Came This Calf? (Of course, that’s not the truth!) - Rev. Tom Are
Jesus talked about truth, and even identified himself as the truth. One reason Jesus talked about truth so much is he knew that no community can live together apart from truth. Our scripture reading is Exodus 32:1-6, 15-24. Support the show
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Sep 11, 2022
Part of an Old, Old, Story – Rev. Tom Are
The Bible is an old book, or better said, a collection of books—a library. It’s not magic. Both writers and readers are captured by the limits of their own time in history. Yet, the experience of the church has been, through the ages, that inspiration has been found in these old, old stories. We come again and again to the same words and discover new meaning. Rev. Tom Are preaches the impact of scripture is not simply what it teaches us, but what happens to us and through us when we discover its light. Our scripture reading is Luke 4:16-30. Support the show
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Sep 4, 2022
What Was Intended For Harm - Rev. Zach Walker
If you know about Joseph in the Bible, you know life does not come without challenges, difficulties and trauma. As we look at Joseph, we can draw out some insight about how we work through those difficult seasons, and we find a God who is willing to work both in us and for us, even in our darkest days. Our scripture reading is Genesis 37:18-28. Support the show
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Aug 28, 2022
Sensing God - Youth Sunday
We engage with God’s creation through our senses, and connecting faith to our experiences often takes reflection. God shows up, mysteriously and surprisingly, when we open our senses in faith. As we finish our series, “Sensing Faith,” our students are sharing with us how they have sensed God over the summer. Our scripture reading is 1 Kings 19:11-13. Support the show
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Aug 21, 2022
Smelling Faith - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka concludes his series, “Sensing Faith” with “Smelling Faith.” Of the five classes senses (tasting, touching, hearing, smelling, seeing) smelling is the strongest trigger for emotion and memory. The write of the letter to the Ephesians calls upon us to be a “fragrant offering” to God and to the world. Rodger explores how we smell faith. Our scripture reading is Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Support the show
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Aug 14, 2022
Seeing Faith - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka continues his three-part preaching series titled, "Sensing Faith." In this sermon series, we explore how faith comes through taste, sight and smell. In this sermon, we explore what it means to see faith around us and how that shapes and transforms our lives. Our scripture readings are John 20:24-29 and 1 John 1:1. Support the show
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Aug 7, 2022
Tasting Faith - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
A bitter pill to swallow, sour grapes, savor the moment, whisper sweet nothings... words about taste are infused in much of our language. Based on the information that is transported from the tongue to the brain, there are five basic qualities of taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami, a Japanese word that is most closely associated with “savory.” Throughout the Bible, there are many moments when people taste. From the Psalmist who invites us to “taste and see that the Lord is good” to the gifts of manna for the Hebrews wandering in the wilderness to Jesus’ miracle of the loaves and fishes, the only miracle recorded in all four gospels, God invites us to taste faith. Our scripture reading today is Exodus 16:1-14. Support the show
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Jul 31, 2022
Awe and Wonder - Rev. Melanie Hardison
When we behold magnificent mountain peaks, or new images of the universe, it can make us feel insignificant in the larger scheme of things. And in a way, we are. But we are significant, too—to the people we love, to the work we do, and especially to God. After all scripture tells us God knows the number of hairs on our heads. The mysteries of God and the universe can right-size us. They can also threaten our faith—or strengthen it. Our scripture reading is Luke 12:22-34. Support the show
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Jul 24, 2022
Embodied - Rev. Hallie Hottle
“The Word became flesh.” We usually read this passage at Christmastime, but it has a different meaning outside the context of incarnation. Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches about the holiness of living in physical bodies in a physical world. Our scripture reading is John 1:14-16. Support the show
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Jul 17, 2022
Do I Have to Go to Church to be a Christian? - Rev. Sally S. Wright
Every time we tune in or show up to worship at church, we claim with our very bodies that God's love is real and present in this world. We gather each week to practice what it feels like to be satiated and surrounded by love. This may not happen each week, but we gather to practice loving God, loving each other and loving ourselves. Our scripture reading today is 1 John 4:7-11. Support the show
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Jul 10, 2022
Love Your Enemies? What Good Will That Do? - Rev. Tom Are
There is little that can disappoint us more than other people. People who are unjust and lack compassion. People who lie and take advantage of any weakness in another. People who just don’t get it. Don’t you just wanna smack ‘em?! As Rev. Tom Are preaches in this sermon, it’s no mystery that loving your enemies is hard work. Our scripture reading is Matthew 5:43-48. Support the show
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Jul 3, 2022
A Patriotism Informed by Citizenship - Rev. Tom Are
Half a year away, the holiday we celebrate is Christmas. On that December night, we celebrate that God loved this world so much God chose to live in the world, to dwell with us. Rev. Tom Are preaches God’s love for this world is the foundational reason people of faith love where we live. The love of God is the basis for faithful patriotism. Our scripture reading is Mark 12:28-34. Support the show
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Jun 26, 2022
Forgive and Forget? - Rev. Tom Are
Philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” But what happens when the remembered past is painful? The pains of yesterday have a way of claiming power today. Or as William Faulkner once said, “The past isn’t dead. It’s not even past.” Memory is a powerful thing; it is also a risky thing. As Rev. Tom Are preaches, sometimes we need to learn from the God who promises, “I will not remember your sins.” Our scripture readings are Isaiah 43:22-25 and selected portions of Genesis 44. Support the show
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Jun 19, 2022
Forgive Us as We Forgive - Rev. Tom Are
Forgiveness is as common to Christian faith as prayer, hymns or love. Every week we remind ourselves that God’s forgiveness knows no limit. That is good news, until we meet those whom we wish God would punish for their sin. Grace can be amazing; it can also be offensive. Our scripture reading is Matthew 18:21-35. Support the show
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Jun 12, 2022
Can Prayer Change God’s Mind? - Rev. Tom Are
Prayer meetings. Prayer chains. Prayer groups. Prayer requests. What happens in God because of these prayers? What happens in us? Rev. Tom Are digs into the nature of prayer in today’s sermon. Today’s scripture is Luke 11:9-14. Support the show
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Jun 5, 2022
Teach Us to Pray - Rev. Tom Are
Prayer is the most basic spiritual practice. And yet, as Rev. Tom Are explains in today’s sermon, even those who pray with discipline and regularity seldom feel competent at prayer. We take comfort from the disciples who, even though they were with Jesus in person, pleaded with him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Our scripture reading is Luke 11:1-4. Support the show
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May 29, 2022
Love Will Win - Rev. Tom Are
As the story goes in Matthew 13:24-30, there are weeds in the wheat field. Every life will know heartbreak and pain. No one escapes. The love of God offers no protection from the misery in the world. But the love of God does offer a way through, and love will win. Support the show
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May 22, 2022
Innocent Suffering: I Have No Answers, but I Do Have Responses – Rev. Tom Are
One of the most moving moments in Paul’s letters is recorded in the opening verses of Philippians. Paul is in prison. The Philippian Christians have sent word to encourage Paul, to let him know that they are praying for him. What they hear back from Paul is his own words of encouragement to them: God is at work even in this dismal situation of prison. Therefore, do not be afraid. Rev. Tom Are journeys with Paul who has left us these words of encouragement. Our scripture reading is Philippians 1:12-14. Support the show
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May 15, 2022
Should We Be Talking About This in Church? (The Politics of Jesus) - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches about his own understanding of how Christian faith engages the larger community. How do we do that in a faithful manner? What should our attitude be towards politics? What are we supposed to talk about in church? Tom admits he doesn't have all the answers, but he shares with you how he thinks about this. Our scripture reading is Luke 4:16-30. Support the show
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May 8, 2022
What are the Four Things? (What Do We Tell Our Children?) - Rev. Tom Are
The Sunday we announced this new sermon series (titled I Have a Question...), during the sermon Rev. Tom Are mentioned “the four things”—four pieces of advice he shared with his children. Since he failed to share what that advice was, many in the congregation inquired, “What are the four things?” Rev. Are begins this new series with a word on the four things. Our scripture reading is Deuteronomy 6:20-25. Support the show
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May 1, 2022
Open-Eyed, Wide-Eyed Christianity – Rev. Sally S. Wright
Let us wonder together if Emmaus might demonstrate what the post-resurrection Christian faith journey is like. Tell the story. Welcome strangers. Offer a meal. Sometimes we do not know we have encountered Jesus until afterwards. Our scripture reading is The Message translation of Luke 24:13-35. Support the show
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Apr 24, 2022
From Waste to Gold - Rev. Melanie Hardison
In Isaiah 43:16-20, God speaks through Isaiah the familiar words: “I am about to do a new thing—now it springs forth!” God then follows these words of hope and new life with the question: “Do you not perceive it?” Indeed, God knows—our perception is not always clear and sharp. Sometimes in life, we see God’s work only in hindsight. But in the creation around us, we have evidence that God is continually at work. We may not always perceive it, but we can trust it. Support the show
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Apr 17, 2022
He’s Not Here, But I Know Where You Can Find Him - Rev. Tom Are
We conclude our series “Life in the Wilderness” walking through the Gospel of Mark. Mark has some encouragement, some affirmation, some wisdom to offer us about how we might encounter the risen Christ. Rev. Tom Are preaches Mark also knows that we can't come to Easter with certainty. We often have some questions. The news is so good, it's hard to take in without some doubt. Our scripture reading is Mark 16:1-8. Support the show
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Apr 10, 2022
Parade Time - Rev. Tom Are
It was quite a parade. People were singing. Others were making sure the young donkey had a green carpet on which to trod. The crowd seemed to grow, as it often does with parades, particularly those that are unscheduled. But when Jesus reaches the city of Jerusalem, the crowds drop away. He enters the city alone. No doubt, he always knew he would have to do this part alone. Our Palm Sunday scripture reading is Mark 11:1-11. Support the show
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Apr 3, 2022
Jesus and the Poor - Rev. Jimmie Hawkins
We welcome to the pulpit Rev. Jimmie Hawkins as our guest preacher. In our Gospel readings, Jesus is a few days away from his arrest, torture, and crucifixion. Mary, a friend of Jesus, anoints his feet with precious oil. One of the disciples, Judas, complains about how Mary wasted the expensive perfume and says the money could have been given to the poor, but Jesus tells him, “You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” Rev. Hawkins will help us understand what Jesus meant by this and what it means for us today. Our scripture readings are Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8.
Rev. Jimmie Hawkins is the director of the Presbyterian Church’s Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary in Atlanta and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He has served churches in Virginia and North Carolina and was called to serve the national church in 2016. He is a longtime friend of Rev.…
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Mar 27, 2022
Are Smart People More Holy? - Rev. Tom Are
Mark 10:46-54 is the last passage in a section of Mark’s Gospel that is all about discipleship. The section begins with Jesus opening the eyes of the blind man at Bethsaida. It concludes with Jesus opening the eyes of blind Bartimaeus. It suggests that discipleship is in part a matter of seeing things rightly…specifically, seeing what it is to be human. Support the show
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Mar 20, 2022
Eternal Life is Not Bold Enough – Rev. Tom Are
There was a man who came to Jesus with an important question. It’s a question, at one time or another, everyone probably thinks about. Typical of Jesus, he doesn’t really give an answer. More than anything, Jesus tries to change the man’s question. Our scripture reading is Mark 10:17-27. Support the show
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Mar 13, 2022
Time to Move Beyond Book Learning - Rev. Tom Are
When John the Baptist was arrested, Jesus knew then that things would be difficult for him. Yet, after miracle upon miracle, Jesus’ disciples assumed the Messiah’s life would be defined by power. The real power in Jesus’ life was the power of love. The question of the ages is this: why is love such a threat? Why did Jesus unsettle folks so much that they preferred to have him killed? Our scripture reading is Mark 8:31-38. Support the show
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Mar 6, 2022
The Problem with Being Right – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are returns to the passage in Mark 8 for a second time in the series “Life in the Wilderness” because in some ways the story is told twice. Once with a blind man who receives healing, and once with a disciple—Peter—who can’t see, or at least can’t see clearly. The blind man has an advantage, however, for he knows he can’t see. Peter has no idea what he is missing. Like the blind man, the disciple will need a second touch. Our scripture reading is Mark 8:22-30. Support the show
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Feb 27, 2022
Jesus Really Wants Us to See - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Jesus does more miracles in Mark’s Gospel than in any of the other Gospels. But this particular miracle takes a little extra. Jesus opens the eyes of one who cannot see, or tries to, but his sight is still blurry. So, Jesus tries again. Thank goodness, Jesus is persistent. Our scripture reading is Mark 8:22-26. Support the show
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Feb 20, 2022
In Herod’s Court - Rev. Hallie Hottle
This story doesn’t make sense here. We’re hearing about the mission of the disciples, and then in Mark 6:17-25 suddenly we’re in Herod’s court. Mark puts this made-for-television scene into the middle of his story. But Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches that perhaps this is how power’s drama always shows up - in the middle of our otherwise orderly narratives, making nonsense out of what we previously thought made sense. Support the show
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Feb 13, 2022
Do You See What I See? - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches that Mark 5:1-20 is one of the strangest stories in Mark’s Gospel. There is a man described as being possessed by a legion of demons. It’s hard to know exactly what that means, but the consequence is that to his community he is as good as dead. But when Jesus comes to him, he looks through the chaos and sees a human being. Jesus gives this demon-possessed outcast his life back, or better said, he gives him a life he never knew he had. Some might call it resurrection. Support the show
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Feb 6, 2022
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches everything that Jesus did revealed God’s intention for us. He taught. We still study his teachings. But he also put his teachings into practice. If he had just taught, he might have escaped the cross. But he didn’t. Our scripture reading is Mark 2:13-17, 21-22. Support the show
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Jan 30, 2022
Holy Friendship - Rev. Tom Are
Early in his ministry, a man was brought to Jesus him carried by his friends. The friends made all the difference. Rev. Tom Are preaches when it comes to friendship, sometimes we do the carrying; sometimes we need to be carried. Both are human, and both are holy. Our scripture reading is Mark 2:1-12. Support the show
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Jan 23, 2022
Why Did He Choose These Guys? - Rev. Tom Are
Mark 1:14-20 narrates the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. They were going about their day when Jesus calls them to come and follow him. They drop everything, which is more than the nets they had in their hands. They drop their assumptions about what their lives were for. This raises two questions: what made them leave everything to follow Jesus? And why do you suppose Jesus picked them? Support the show
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Jan 16, 2022
Will We Ever Get Out of Here? - Rev. Tom Are
In scripture, wilderness is almost never “nature” that is beautiful and spiritual. Wilderness is a testing place. It’s where the word of God is questioned, and the ways of God are doubted. It is also the place that the faithfulness of God is learned. Upon being baptized, Jesus is immediately driven into the wilderness. Casting Jesus into the wilderness is the work of God’s Spirit. It seems clear the wilderness is where God wants Jesus to be. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:9-13. Support the show
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Jan 9, 2022
Beloved Children of the Living God - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Jesus’ baptism marks the beginning of his public ministry. All four gospels tell of this event. Mark, true to form, is brief and succinct—no additional details—just the facts. In Matthew, John the Baptist protests that Jesus should baptize him. Luke has Jesus being baptized among other people which makes the dove descending and voice speaking from heaven all the more spectacular. In John’s gospel, it seems that John the baptizer does not recognize Jesus which is odd because he is, after all, his first cousin. All four gospels are clear on one thing: Jesus’ identity. In baptism, Jesus’ identity is made clear. He is God’s beloved son. It is the same for all of us. In baptism, our identity is made clear. We are God’s beloved children. Today's scripture reading is Mark 1:9-11. Support the show
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Jan 2, 2022
Let’s Start at the Beginning - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are begins a new sermon series titled “Life in the Wilderness.” About 30 years after the life of Jesus, someone we call Mark wrote the first gospel. It was a theological witness to the redemptive love of God revealed in the life of Jesus. It was also a testimony to the reality that this love is often ignored, belittled and even battered. We will walk with Mark as he leads us to Easter. In part one of the series, we begin at the beginning. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:1-8. Support the show
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Dec 26, 2021
Love Has Come: Now What? - Rev. Sally S. Wright
All the gifts have been bought, wrapped and opened. What is there to do now? I wonder if we can take some time to settle in and delight in all that God has given us—a new baby who will change the world with his birth, life, death and resurrection. Our scripture reading is Matthew 2:1-12. Support the show
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Dec 24, 2021
Joy to Carry You Through – Rev. Tom Are
We will soon greet a new year. There will be beauty and brokenness, blessing and burden, but we can greet it with joy—a joy that will carry us through because Christ humbled himself. Not because he thought less of himself, but because he thought so much of you. Our scripture reading is Philippians 2:5-11. Support the show
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Dec 19, 2021
Joy to the World - Rev. Tom Are
The angel said, “I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” What’s the nature of this world-encompassing joy? It’s complicated. For it is both at the same time a gift and a discipline, an experience of grace and an act of courage. Our scripture reading is Luke 2:8-20. Support the show
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Dec 12, 2021
Tidings of H̶a̶p̶p̶i̶n̶e̶s̶s̶ Joy – Rev. Tom Are
Joy and happiness are alike, but not exactly the same. Happiness is often based on circumstances, but joy can be a courageous act of defiance in spite of the circumstances. That’s why the season is not one of happiness, but of joy. Our scripture reading is Luke 3:1-18. Support the show
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Dec 5, 2021
"I'm coming to your house" - Rev. Tom Are
Will you have visitors for the holidays? Elizabeth did. When Mary arrived, Elizabeth was so joyful she could barely contain herself. When her unborn child kicked, it was interpreted as a response of joy. When someone wants to visit you, it is a joyful circumstance. Rev. Tom Are preaches Christmas means God wants to visit you. Such news might cause you to jump for joy. Our scripture reading is Luke 1:39-45. Support the show
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Nov 28, 2021
Rejoice in the Lord…Always? — Rev. Melanie Hardison
Sometimes joy finds us; sometimes joy feels far away. The Apostle Paul says, “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Always? What about when times are hard? Paul believes that faith gives us reason to touch joy, even when we aren’t feeling it. Rev. Melanie Hardison preaches joy is something we can choose, and its presence can make all the difference. Our scripture reading is Philippians 4:4-7. Support the show
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Nov 21, 2021
Steadfast Endurance Empowered by Hope – Rev. Tom Are
Faith is work. Love is a labor. Hope is steadfast. Paul describes Christian DNA just this way because faith is more than what we think and love is more than what we feel, as both show up in the choices we make as to how we will live. Hope lives in the Christian in the same fashion. Rev. Tom Are preaches hope is not just a conviction, but a practice. Our scripture reading is 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Support the show
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Nov 14, 2021
The Labor That Grows Out of Love — Rev. Tom Are
Love. It’s what makes life human. Rev. Tom Are preaches we are defined by who we love and who loves us. The apostle Paul describes love, and interestingly enough, he does not speak of love as something that we feel. Love is something that we do. Our scripture reading is 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a. Support the show
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Nov 7, 2021
The Work Generated by Faith — Rev. Tom Are
The earliest writing in the New Testament is 1 Thessalonians. The first words of Christian faith we have in the New Testament are found in this letter. The letter begins with the basics: Paul gives thanks for the church’s faith, love and hope. But already, at the very beginning, it is clear the basics are a lot of work! Our scripture reading is 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Support the show
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Oct 31, 2021
Aliens and Tenants – Rev. Zach Walker
Rev. Zach Walker asks what does it mean to care for something that will outlast us? And what if we don’t know how to best care for it? These are haunting questions as we consider how we are called to care for God’s Creation. Perhaps those questions are meant to bother us to the degree that we would do something about it. Our scripture reading is Leviticus 25:23-24. Support the show
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Oct 24, 2021
Dry Land from the Waters — Rev. Tom Are
In this two-part sermon series “The World God So Loved is This World,” Rev. Tom Are reflects on the changing nature of our planet as a result of climate change. The news is challenging, even threatening, and we see the consequences daily. But there is good news, too. Support the show
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Oct 17, 2021
Finding God–This Place and On the Move - Rev. Sally S. Wright
Rev. Sally S. Wright preaches about God’s inexplicable presence of awe and glory mixed with the daily focus to spot God on the move. God is both in this place and in everyplace. So, then why do we have churches, sanctuaries and holy places? Our spiritual grandfather Jacob shows us what it means to have places of worship and to find God on the move. Our scripture reading is Genesis 28:10-22. Support the show
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Oct 10, 2021
The Promotion of Social Righteousness – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are considers the final Great End of the church. Our spiritual grandparents taught us that the church exists for the promotion of social righteousness. Jesus was always concerned about how we relate to others, so a concern for healthy communities is a faithful concern. Our scripture reading is Amos 15:21-24. Support the show
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Oct 3, 2021
The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World – Rev. Tom Are
On World Communion Sunday, Rev. Tom Are reflects on the Sixth Great End of the church, “The Exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the World.” When we share a meal with others, it is easier to see them as friends. Our scripture readings are John 13:34-35 and Matthew 28:16-20. Support the show
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Sep 26, 2021
The Preservation of the Truth – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches on the Fourth Great End of the church, "The Preservation of the Truth." This work may be more important these days than in any other time in our lives. Truth is often attacked. It is sometimes ignored. When this occurs, communities are put at risk, because we cannot stay in healthy relationships without truth. Our scripture readings are Exodus 32:1-6 and John 18:33-38. Support the show
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Sep 19, 2021
The Maintenance of Divine Worship – Rev. Tom Are
The maintenance of divine worship is the third great end of the church. Worship can seem like an experience, like the satisfaction of sharing a good meal, or the relaxation of taking a walk through a park, or even the rush of riding a roller coaster. But experiences don’t require maintenance. Rev. Tom Are preaches this great end teaches us that worship, even more than an experience, is a practice, a discipline, an act of reminding ourselves what life is for. Our scripture reading is Isaiah 6:1-8. Support the show
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Sep 12, 2021
The Shelter, Nurture and Spiritual Fellowship of the Children of God – Rev. Tom Are
Today, Rev. Tom Are considers the second great end of the church: “the shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.” In his last sermon, we were reminded that we belong to God. It follows that belonging to God means we also belong to one another. This great end claims the children of God require shelter, nurture and spiritual friendship. When it comes to faith, our relationship to one another is where the rubber hits the road. Our scripture reading is 2 Timothy 1:3-7. Support the show
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Sep 5, 2021
The Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind - Rev. Tom Are
This sermon series title is about church. More specifically, what is the church for? What does the church mean to you? And what should the church mean to the world? The Presbyterian (USA) denomination has some historic statements called the “Great Ends of the Church” that attempt to speak to these questions. In this series, Rev. Tom Are reflects on each of these statements to mine their wisdom for our lives in these days. Our scripture reading is John 3:1-10.Support the show
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Aug 29, 2021
Wisdom Matters - Village Youth Elie Patterson, Espie Lemon and Ella Hans
We have walked through the letter from James, learning about what matters: listening, actions, words and prayer. In this sermon, we finish the series in James as our youth reflect on wisdom matters. Their experiences over the summer have lent them wisdom they have brought home with them. How have the experiences in your life brought you wisdom? And where might God be working in the midst of that wisdom? Our scripture reading is James 3:13-18. Support the show
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Aug 22, 2021
Praying Matters – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka concludes the preaching series from the Book of James. We’ve talked together about how listening matters, actions matter and words matter. In this sermon, he talks about how praying matters. James 5:16 reads: The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Rodger believes that. He talks about what that means and why that is so. Support the show
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Aug 15, 2021
Words Matter – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Growing up many of us may have heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” We know that is not true. Words have tremendous power. They can hurt deeply. They can also heal. James warns us to be careful with our words. Our scripture reading will be James 3:5b-12. Support the show
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Aug 8, 2021
Actions Matter – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Many have come to appreciate James for his practical wisdom and most have come to understand that while we cannot earn our way to God’s grace, faithful followers of Jesus need to not only talk about faith but do it. Our scripture reading is James 2:14-17. Support the show
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Aug 1, 2021
Listening Matters - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka begins a four-week sermon series titled, "Practical Wisdom from James." Our scripture reading is James 1:17-21. James gives us a practical formula for how we are to live as followers of Jesus: listen first, speak slowly and be even slower to get angry.Support the show
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Jul 25, 2021
Faith Requires Patience – Rev. Tom Are
As the parable goes, the bridesmaids had to wait. They had to wait longer than you might expect. Someone once said, “Good things come to those who wait.” But waiting doesn’t guarantee that good things will come. After a while, you begin to wonder if you are really waiting or just wasting the day with no good thing coming. Our scripture reading is Matthew 25:1-13. Support the show
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Jul 18, 2021
Grace Expectations – Rev. Tom Are
Change can be hard; everyone knows that. Even if the change is for our benefit, there is a comfort in the ways things have always been. “The devil you know,” as they say. But no one draws closer to God’s promised day by living yesterday all over again. Our scripture reading is Matthew 22:1-14. Support the show
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Jul 11, 2021
Who Can Be Saved? - Rev. Sally Wright
Jesus tells a story where a landowner goes out to hire day-laborers for his vineyard. The issue is the ones he hired at the beginning of the day receive the same wage as the ones hired at the end of the day. Rev. Sally Wright asks what does the story tell us about ourselves? More importantly, what does this story show us about who God is? Our scripture reading is Matthew 20:1-16. Support the show
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Jul 4, 2021
A Different Kind of Patriotism - Rev. Tom Are
Jesus pointed her out. She was a woman who gave a gift to the temple. It wasn’t much, but she gave all she had. The truth is, the temple was so corrupt, some argued it wasn’t worthy of her gift. But Jesus pointed her out. Rev. Tom Are preaches those two were a lot alike. Our scripture reading is Mark 12:41-44.Support the show
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Jun 27, 2021
Can I Fix This? - Rev. Tom Are
We hear another one of Jesus’ stories about farming. Farming is hard work and failure is a frequent reality. This time, the farmer does the best he can, but weeds invade the garden. The problem can’t be fixed. You don’t have to be a farmer to know that some problems can’t be fixed. What do we do when things have gone so wrong we can’t make them right? Rev. Tom Are ponders this question in the next sermon in the series, “Choose the World You Want to Live In.” Our scripture reading is Matthew 13:24-30.
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Jun 20, 2021
More than a Mustard Seed Faith - Rev. Melanie Hardison
In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus says the tiniest of seeds can become the greatest of trees. Rev. Melanie Hardison preaches it’s easy for us to focus on the transformation of the seed into the tree and to use it as a metaphor for our own lives. But what Jesus is talking about is the realm of God. God doesn’t call us to the work of transformation for transformation’s sake. There is more to the story. Our scripture reading is Matthew 13: 31-32Support the show
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Jun 13, 2021
What Kind of Soil You Are Really Matters - Rev. Tom Are
For Jesus’ first parable, the one about the sower who sows seed like a maniac, he provides an explanation. Those seed-snatching birds are really a metaphor for the evil one, and so on. But if we read with care as we walk through this parable a second time, it becomes clear there is a new point being made. Last week, the story was all about the seed. This week, it’s all about the soil. Rev. Tom Are preaches what kind of soil we are really matters. Our scripture reading is Matthew 13:18-23. Support the show
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Jun 6, 2021
Trust the Gospel - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are begins a new sermon series on the parables of Jesus titled, "Choose the World You Want to Live In." Whether talking about seeds, weeds, lost sheep, lost sons or how to behave on a wilderness road, his subject matter was always the same. His stories were about the kingdom of God–the promised day of God. In this sermon, he reflects on the sower and the seed, and what it means for us to live a life of faith in every choice and every relationship and every circumstance. Our scripture reading is Matthew 13:1-9. Support the show
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May 30, 2021
Tell Me a Story - Rev. Zach Walker
We are, both as Christians and as humans, a story people. We enjoy stories, we learn from stories; but over the past year we have in some ways been unable to hear each other’s stories as often as we might like. Rev. Zach Walker asks why is it a loss when we don’t share stories with each other? And more than that, what are the stories we deem important enough to share? Our scripture reading is Matthew 19:16-22.Support the show
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May 23, 2021
The Spirit Came from Heaven – Rev. Tom Are
On the first Sunday we returned to in-person worship, there was much to celebrate. And yet, we also know that the past 14 months have taken their toll. Many have lost loved ones. Others have lost jobs. Others have lost hope. Rev. Tom Are preaches it will be important during these days of struggle that we remember this: the Spirit of God has come to us, to dwell with us, to renew our hope. There is no weariness so deep, that the Spirit cannot provide rest. There is no grief so strong, that the Spirit cannot provide comfort. The Spirit of God has chosen to dwell with us. Our Scripture reading is Acts 2:1-13. Support the show
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May 16, 2021
Let It Go - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are points to a touching moment in a Biblical story where forgiveness is involved. The truth is, friendships can’t last long without learning something about forgiveness. None of us gets it right all the time, so if we are going to walk the journey of life with one another, we are going to need to learn how to let some things go. Our scripture readings are Acts 15:36-40 and 2 Timothy 4:9-11. Support the show
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May 9, 2021
I’m Not Enough – Rev. Tom Are
The Gospel of John tells us on the night of the last supper, Jesus took a towel and basin, he knelt down and began to wash the feet of his disciples. It made Peter uncomfortable. It would likely have made us uncomfortable. It was a moment when Jesus shows us what his love for us looks like. It is a love we don’t often feel like we deserve. We might be right about that. But he loves us anyway. Real love is not earned, it’s just trusted. Our scripture reading is John 13:1-11. Support the show
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May 2, 2021
I Don’t Have Time for That – Rev. Tom Are
It’s not enough to carry our friends in our hearts; they have to show up on our calendars as well. Jesus taught us something about that when he went to have dinner at Mary and Martha’s house. Rev. Tom Are talks about this in the second sermon in the series “You’ve Got a Friend.” Our scripture reading is Luke 10:38-42. Support the show
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Apr 25, 2021
Don't Go to Any Trouble on My Account - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are starts a new sermon series titled, “You’ve Got a Friend,” reflecting on aspects that encourage meaningful friendships, as well as some barriers to friendship. He begins the series by reflecting on Paul's spiritual advice to "bear one another's burdens." Sometimes we are the strong one; but sometimes we need someone else's strength. Our scripture reading is Galatians 6:2. Support the show
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Apr 18, 2021
New Wine and New Wineskins – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches on Jesus saying to his followers that new wine deserves new wineskins. He says this to remind the church that we are being made new through the power of Holy Spirit. In these days of the risen Christ, God is indeed making us new, and God is transforming us as Christ’s body to be even more faithful! Our scripture reading is Mark 2:18-22. Support the show
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Apr 11, 2021
All New Things – Rev. Sally Wright
Becoming God’s new creation is no easy task. Rev. Sally Wright preaches what we know is that God is the one who is doing the transforming of all things into God's new heaven and new earth. Our scripture reading is Revelation 21:1-6. Support the show
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Apr 4, 2021
Resurrection Happens in This World – Rev. Tom Are
Easter is the day that we remember love wins, justice is coming, kindness is a power, and none of us are defined by the worst in us, but by the best in God. Easter means that there is life beyond the grave, but resurrection occurred in this world. The resurrection was a historical occurrence, so Jesus is alive in this world. And if that is true, we ought to be able to see him now and again. And we do. Our scripture reading is Matthew 28:1-14. Support the show
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Mar 28, 2021
Blessed Are the Meek – Rev. Tom Are
In his Palm Sunday sermon, Rev. Tom Are preaches on the Beatitude “Blessed Are the Meek.” It was a day filled with hope as Jesus paraded into Jerusalem. Matthew’s Gospel comments that Jesus came into the city in a humble fashion. It’s odd to think about a parade being humble, but this one was. For most parades, it’s about the people in the parade—those who ride on the floats or horses and wave to the common folks as they pass by. But this parade was about the people…. The whole city. Jesus comes into Jerusalem because he can’t stay away from the people. Our scripture reading is Matthew 21: 1-11. Support the show
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Mar 21, 2021
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart – Rev. Tom Are
Jesus said the pure in heart are blessed. But who is ever pure in heart? Rev. Tom Are preaches to be human, is almost by definition, to live with a divided heart. Why would Jesus offer a description of blessing that no one would ever obtain? Well, he wouldn’t. We may not be pure of heart, but we might see what it looks like, and in so doing, be drawn a little closer… and know the blessing that Jesus speaks of. Our scripture reading is Matthew 14:22-33. Support the show
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Mar 14, 2021
Blessed Are the Merciful – Rev. Tom Are
The Beatitudes include Jesus’ teaching that among the blessed are those who extend mercy. Rev. Tom Are reflects on how we might cultivate a practice of mercy. He shares wisdom both from the teaching of Jesus and from a Sikh woman named Valarie. Our scripture reading is Matthew 18:23-35. Support the show
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Mar 7, 2021
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness – Rev. Tom Are
Can you remember a time when you were really thirsty? The thing about being hungry and thirsty is that they are first-order needs. When we are thirsty, other needs we have can wait. We need water now. One of Jesus’ Beatitudes says those who are blessed hunger and thirst for righteousness. Rev. Tom Are reflects on what it would be like for righteousness to be a first-order need in our lives, something that can’t be delayed. Our scripture reading is Matthew 5:2-6.Support the show
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Feb 28, 2021
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Rev. Tom Are
In part 2 of the Lenten Sermon Series "The World Turned Upside Down," Rev. Tom Are turns to one of the more mysterious beatitudes: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” The beatitude does not say, “Blessed will be those who mourn,” but rather “Blessed are those who mourn.” There is something holy in the mourning itself. What is that? Rev. Are seeks the wisdom of this beatitude. Our scripture reading is Matthew 5:3-4. Support the show
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Feb 21, 2021
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit – Rev. Tom Are
In Matthew’s Gospel, the first teaching Jesus offered was the portion we call the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes. During Lent, Rev. Tom Are will explore the significance of these Beatitudes in his preaching series "The World Turned Upside Down." He begins with the first beatitude: Blessed are the poor in Spirit. Our scripture reading is Matthew 5: 1-12. Support the show
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Feb 17, 2021
What God Can Do With Dust – Rev. Hallie Hottle
It’s from dust we came, and to dust we shall return. And yet, the story of scripture reminds us just what God can do with dust. From creation, to restoration in resurrection, God hasn’t needed more than what we already are to do amazing things. Our scripture reading is Psalm 103. Support the show
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Feb 14, 2021
When God is Absent - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
For many of us, there were moments in 2020 when it seemed as if God was absent. That is exactly what Job wondered. Facing the loss of his family, friends, home, livelihood, and honor, he asks why God has abandoned him and is absent. Together, with Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, we explore what we do when it feels like God is no longer with us. Our scripture reading is Job 23:1-9, 16-17. Support the show
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Feb 7, 2021
A Holy Reset: Rest, Receive, Rejoice – Revs. Melanie Hardison and Sally Wright
Rev. Melanie Hardison and Rev. Sally Wright explore scriptures related to God resting on the seventh day of creation, Jesus withdrawing to pray as part of his healing ministry, and Jesus’ invitation to “come unto me all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens.” We explore these texts in light of God’s desire for us to be in relationship with God and ways we can actively tend our spiritual life. Support the show
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Jan 31, 2021
Angels Are Everywhere – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are concludes the “2020 Was My Teacher” series with a message on angels. If you have eyes to see it, there have been angels all around us in 2020, ordinary folks doing ordinary things and remarkable things, but things that have served the community. Seeing the angels around us gives us strength. And we have learned in 2020 that we are stronger than we thought. Our scripture reading is 2 Timothy 4:6-18. Support the show
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Jan 24, 2021
It’s Not Good to Be Alone – Rev. Tom Are
Both at the same time we have been confined to our families and in other ways, separated from our families. We have been cut off from patterns of support that we often take for granted. There is a human reality, we were made to love one another. And love is not something that we feel; it’s something that we do. Jesus teaches that we are created to love God and love our neighbor. Our scripture reading is Mark 12:28-34. Support the show
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Jan 17, 2021
Some Things are Hard to Talk About – Rev. Tom Are
2020 brought some tender conversations to us, specifically around the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Rev. Tom Are reflects on what happens to us in the midst of good and not so good conversations. What gets in our way that keeps us from hearing one another and learning from one another? We know from our own lives and from the story of faith that God does some of God’s best work in our conversations, so it’s worth reflecting on ways to make them better. Our scripture reading is Acts 15:1-7a. Support the show
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Jan 10, 2021
What Presbyterian Faith Teaches Us About Good Governance – Rev. Tom Are
As we struggle with our shock and sadness over the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Rev. Tom Are asks us to remember what our Presbyterian faith has taught us about how communities, be they congregations or nations, should be governed. Our scripture reading is Philippians 4:8-9.Support the show
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Jan 3, 2021
New Year’s Resolutions – Rev. Tom Are
On the first Sunday of 2021, Rev. Tom Are preaches about New Year’s Resolutions related to spiritual goals. Ask yourself, “What do I need to do this year to become more the person Christ intends me to be?” We explore ways to grow in our spiritual life in 2021. Our scripture reading is Matthew 4:18-5:3. Support the show
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Dec 27, 2020
Christmas Reflections from Revs. Sarah Are, Owen Gray and Tom Are
Rev. Owen Gray offers a brief meditation on the shepherds, Rev. Sarah Are points us to the magi and Rev. Tom Are allows us to peer into the manger. Support the show
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Dec 25, 2020
Wisdom from Presbyville on a COVID Christmas – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are shares some wisdom from his friends in Presbyville—Rev. Noah Tall, Calvin Knox and of course the Williams family: Mabel, Hampy and Dink. They have some good advice for getting through a COVID Christmas. Support the show
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Dec 24, 2020
Go with the God We’ve Got – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches it’s just a baby. We want a God who will destroy the evil doers, but instead we have a God who loves, extends mercy and comes to us in a way to change our hearts. Nothing like a child to do that. Our scripture reading is Luke 2:1-20. Support the show
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Dec 20, 2020
We Don’t Do This Alone – Rev. Tom Are
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Rev. Tom Are follows the Angel Gabriel, who is very busy this time of year. First Gabriel visits with Zechariah in the middle of his prayers. Then Gabriel appears to Mary and informs her that she will be the mother of Jesus. As soon as Gabriel slips away, Mary seeks out a girlfriend, her cousin Elizabeth. Mary will include Hannah in their sisterhood as well. It’s a good lesson. The life of faith is not one we live alone. We all need our people! Our scripture reading is Luke 1:39-49. Support the show
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Dec 13, 2020
Worth the Wait – Rev. Tom Are
On the third Sunday of Advent, Rev. Tom Are turns to John’s father, Zechariah. Zechariah is visited by an angel who announces John’s expected birth. Although, it was not what Zechariah had expected to hear, probably not for a long time. He and his wife Elizabeth were old and had probably laid down the dream of having a child. What is noticeable however, is that the Angel finds Zechariah in the temple. Even when his life had not gone the way he hoped, Zechariah kept worshipping God. He gives us a lesson in hope and persistence. Our scripture reading is Luke 1:5-15a.Support the show
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Dec 6, 2020
Metanoia Moments – Rev. Tom Are
On this second Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of peace and hear a word of encouragement from a surprising source: John the Baptist. John knows the truth of us. He knows how much each of us needs to grow in our faith; but John also knows there is good in all of us. An imperfect life is still lovable. Our scripture reading is Luke 3:1-14. Support the show
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Nov 29, 2020
These are not signs. - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are begins the Advent Sermon Series “Worth the Wait: God, We’ve Made a Mess of Things Can You Fix it? There is an unshakeable hope that rests in the Biblical story. That hope is painted in the portrait of the “return of the son of man.” Push through the images and what we see is the conviction that God will make things right. The reason we can trust this is because we trust that God is love and love will never let us go. Our scripture reading is Mark 13:24-37. Support the show
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Nov 22, 2020
Shipwrecked – Rev. Zach Walker
Rev. Zach Walker preaches we all face storms in our lives, and a lot of the time we are in those storms with people who see things differently than we do. What is the role for us, as followers of Christ, in the midst of heavy winds and storms? And how can we survive the night long enough for daylight to reveal salvation? Our scripture reading is Acts 27:27-44. Support the show
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Nov 15, 2020
Close to the Water - Rev. Meg Peery McLaughlin, guest preacher
If you are anything like Rev. Meg Peery McLaughlin, in this COVID-tide, you are making everything up as you go. In Luke’s 10th chapter, Jesus gives his followers some marching orders, words of how to shape life as the church. Perhaps these words could guide and ground us in these topsy-turvy days. Our scripture reading is Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20. Support the show
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Nov 8, 2020
The Heart of Mission – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are concludes the series “Village Begin Village” speaking of mission. The history of mission at Village is significant. It began in our first days and continues to be a central part of who we are today. There was a time when we thought of mission being one way, but we have learned, mission, when it is in the spirit of Christ, is a two-way heart holding. Our scripture reading is Philippians 1:6-7. Support the show
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Nov 1, 2020
Can We Talk? – Rev. Tom Are
Conversation is a lost art. But it is a spiritual practice. Rev. Tom Are preaches Village will be a place of conversation. You don’t want to be a part of that, unless you want your life to change. You might learn something new. And you might learn to love someone who isn’t like you. Our scripture readings are Acts 10:9-17a;23b-34.Support the show
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Oct 25, 2020
Job #1 – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are begins a new series “Village Being Village.” What do you think Village Church is known for? Or what should we be known for? Jesus said, “The world will know you belong to me by your love for one another.” It’s interesting that he didn't say, the world will know that you belong to me by your love for the world! No, “by your love for one another.” Jesus says loving one another is our mission. Our scripture reading is 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Support the show
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Oct 18, 2020
Is that You; Wait, It's Me! - Rev. Tom Are
As we conclude the “Road Trip” sermon series, Rev. Tom Are preaches sometimes we need to recognize that our questions are off a bit. Our target is the wrong one. We took the wrong road. It’s not just the journey, there is a destination, but it’s not to be myself, it’s to be the person God created me to be. Our scripture reading is Galatians 2:19-20. Support the show
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Oct 11, 2020
I'm Heading Out. Wanna Come Along? - Rev. Tom Are
The best road trips are never ones we take by ourselves. The best road trips require a friend to go along. Rev. Tom Are reflects on the importance of friendship. As human beings, we are defined by who we love and how we love them. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:16-20. Support the show
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Oct 4, 2020
Lessons from the Road – Rev. Tom Are
On World Communion Sunday, Rev. Tom Are invites some folks who have gone on Village Church international mission trips to talk about their experience. We have relationships around the world, and those relationships instruct and inspire us. Our scripture reading is Hebrews 11:32-12:2. Support the show
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Sep 27, 2020
The Story of the Bible – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are shares the overall narrative of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Good news…It doesn’t take any longer than a regular sermon! Support the show
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Sep 20, 2020
Do You See Me? - Rev. Tom Are
Jesus called James and John, Peter and Andrew to take a road trip with Jesus. They dropped everything, their jobs, their homes, the lives they had created up to that point. What do you supposed they were looking for on the road? Rev. Tom Are suggests it may be what brings us to church. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:16-20.
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Sep 13, 2020
Hit the Road – Rev. Tom Are
Reflecting on the story of the prodigal son, Rev. Tom Are examines the courage required to hit the road in search of an authentic life, as well as lessons we learn on the road. Our scripture reading is Luke 15:11-18. Support the show
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Sep 6, 2020
These too, are water - Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick
Right now, we are, as a country, coming to terms with one force that has hidden in plain sight for centuries: white supremacy. Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick looks at how this sin, and others, deceive us, and how we might see, and challenge it as God’s people. The scripture reading is Hebrews 3:12-14.
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Aug 30, 2020
Youth Sunday: What the Church Has Been – Katie H., Jake F. and Julli F.
Village Church youth reflect on a time when church has been present in their lives in a way that was meaningful. How might that be something the church needs to be for others in these days? And how can we actively make that happen? The scripture reading is Matthew 16:13-19. Support the show
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Aug 23, 2020
Being the Church: New Creations – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
As Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka concludes the “Being the Church” preaching series, the Apostle Paul offers up one more image for being followers of Jesus: new creations. It is so important that we understand that because of God’s love for us, we are made new. And not only are we made new, those around us are also new creations. Our scripture reading is 2 Corinthians 5:16-17. Support the show
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Aug 16, 2020
Being the Church: Jars of Clay – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
The Apostle Paul says we have this “treasure in clay jars,” plain ordinary clay jars. In part two of the sermon series "Being the Church," the Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches do not be fooled by our outward appearance. We may look like ordinary folk, but the truth is, we have the treasure of Jesus Christ inside us! Our scripture reading is 2 Corinthians 4:7-12. Support the show
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Aug 9, 2020
Being the Church: Letters of Christ – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
We are all learning new ways of being family, being friends, being students and teachers, being employees and employers. The Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores new ways of being Church in part one of the sermon series “Being the Church.” Our scripture reading is 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. Support the show
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Aug 2, 2020
Can These Bones Live? - Rev. Sally Wright
The prophet Ezekiel uses the image of the Israelites’ dry bones to remind them of the promises that God will one day breathe the breath of life within them again. And to remind them that they are still God’s people. In these days of COVID, join Rev. Sally Wright in spotting the places God breathes God’s breath into dry things. Our scripture reading is Ezekiel 37:1-14. Support the show
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Jul 26, 2020
Judge Not – Rev. Tom Are
When it comes to seeing the flaw in our neighbors, our vision can be 20/20, but when it comes to seeing the flaws in our own lives, sometimes our vision gets quite blurry. Rev. Tom Are preaches taking a second look can prove to be eye-opening. Our scripture reading is Matthew 7:1-5.Support the show
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Jul 19, 2020
What Defines Us – Rev. Melanie Hardison
Rev. Melanie Hardison preaches from Genesis 32:22-31. This is the story of Jacob’s long night of wrestling on a riverbank. She explores how Jacob perseveres, and what this story might mean for us today and in the weeks and months ahead. Support the show
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Jul 12, 2020
Reading Rizpah - Rev. Hallie Hottle
Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches about the story of Rizpah in 2 Samuel 21: 10-14. Rizpah is a grieving mother, protecting the bodies of her lynched sons. Her protest is tragic and unrelenting, and it’s the thing that finally moves the king to right the wrongs, make the reparations, take down the bones. Only then does the land begin to grow again. In this day when bones still line our hillsides and a famine of justice persists in our land, perhaps we need to spend some time reading Rizpah. Support the show
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Jul 5, 2020
Be Courageous – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches from Joshua 1:1-9. As Joshua leads God's people into the promised land, God tells him, "be strong and courageous." He, and all the people, needed courage not simply because battles awaited, but because they knew they were to live as a people shaped by God's word. To live faithful to the word of God always requires courage. Support the show
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Jun 28, 2020
The Weight of It – Rev. Zach Walker
Rev. Zach Walker provides some wisdom for those moments when life feels a bit heavy; recent weeks and months have put a fine point on that. What are we called to do in such times, and what does faith look like when the weight of it all tempts us to feel despair? Our scripture reading is Exodus 17:8-13. Support the show
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Jun 21, 2020
The Golden Calf: Time to Trust - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches about the importance of trusting in God. It's not always easy. Particularly when times are challenging and confusing, like they are these days, it becomes more important for us to trust what our faith teaches us. Our scripture reading is Exodus 31:18-32:6. Support the show
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Jun 14, 2020
Saul’s Best Moment and Black Lives Matter - Rev. Tom Are
The phrase “Black Lives Matter” has become more familiar during the turmoil of recent weeks. Rev. Tom Are reflects on his understanding of how people of faith might understand this affirmation and encourages us to be more like Saul and to listen. 1 Samuel 17:28-40. Support the show
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Jun 7, 2020
How Long, O Lord? - Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches from Psalm 13, one of the many psalms of lament. In his sermon message, Rev. Are said that George Floyd is just one person who has succumbed to this disease of systemic racism that has infected our lands from the time the first Pilgrims disembarked on our sandy shores until this very hour. As we grieve the killing of George Floyd and so many other African Americans, like the psalmist, we cry out to God for justice and hope. Support the show
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May 31, 2020
Looks Like God Wants a Church - Rev. Tom Are
In the final sermon in the series “There’s a Call for You,” Rev. Tom Are rehearsed again the story of Pentecost where the Spirit of God breathed life into the church. What does the world need from us today? What is the calling that we share as followers of Christ in this place? Acts 2:1-21.
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May 24, 2020
You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Rev. Tom Are
In the third sermon in the series “There’s a Call for You,” Rev. Tom Are reflects on the call of Moses. Moses doesn’t feel equipped. He doesn’t want the job. God said, “I will be with you and that will be enough.” When God calls us, God also promises to journey along with a calling. Exodus 3:1-6,9-12.Support the show
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May 17, 2020
Nine to Five - Rev. Tom Are
In the second sermon in the series “There’s a Call for You,” Rev. Tom Are asks the question: Is God calling you as an individual to a particular work or role or task? Jeremiah 1:4-10. Support the show
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May 10, 2020
What is Yours to Do Today? - Rev. Tom Are
In the first sermon in the series “There’s a Call for You,” Rev. Tom Are preaches from a very familiar story—the calling of the disciples from Matthew 4:18-22. To be called by God is something that we all share. Every Christian is called to follow. Support the show
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May 3, 2020
Imagination: Seeing God at Work Today – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
In this week’s sermon message, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches that imagination is the ability to see beyond the tangible, the concrete that's around us, and to envision new ways to envision and dream new ways of what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ in these days. John 5:2-9. Support the show
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Apr 26, 2020
Resilience: Keeping the Central Things Central – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
There was a moment in Jesus's ministry where a scribe asked Jesus, “What is the most important commandment?” Jesus said to love God with all that you are and love your neighbor as yourself. Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka lifts up this moment in the ministry of Jesus to preach on what it means to be God’s resilient people,something that is important to reflect on in this particular season. Mark 12:28-34 Support the show
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Apr 19, 2020
God Remembers – Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for us to know that God does not forget us. Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick, site pastor at Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch, preaches that it is just as important that we remember like God does—recalling our past, to meet the needs of the present, to give hope for the future. Psalm 136:23-25.Support the show
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Apr 12, 2020
The First Word of Easter – Rev. Tom Are
As we celebrate Easter while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, Rev. Tom Are preaches on the first word of Easter, do not be afraid. Mark 16:1-8 Support the show
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Apr 5, 2020
Love Endures – Rev. Tom Are
As we celebrate Palm Sunday during the coronavirus pandemic, Rev. Tom Are preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:4. Holy Week teaches us that love is always what is needed. And when times are hard, love shows up and love endures. Support the show
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Mar 29, 2020
I Have Calmed My Soul – Rev. Tom Are
In these uncertain days of the coronavirus pandemic, Rev. Tom Are preaches from Psalm 131 that reads...I have calmed and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother... Rev. Are reminds us there is never a day that we are without hope. And there is never a day that we can be devoid of calm. We can choose to calm our souls. Support the show
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Mar 22, 2020
Remember the Stories – Rev. Tom Are
In these uncertain days of the coronavirus pandemic, Rev. Tom Are preached when times are challenging, sometimes memory can be our friend. Finding God in the world is not easy. But sometimes God is clearest to us when we are in trouble. 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Support the show
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Mar 15, 2020
Social Distancing – Rev. Tom Are
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the United States, Rev. Tom Are talks about a new term he’s learned this week…social distancing. It’s a behavior that is new to us. But social distancing is not new as we look at a letter the Apostle Paul writes from prison. Philippians 1:3-7.Support the show
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Mar 8, 2020
The Devil Loves Binary – Rev. Tom Are
In this second sermon in the series “What Freedom Looks Like,” Rev. Tom Are turns to the conversation that Jesus has with Satan in the wilderness. We call this text the temptation of Jesus. Matthew 4:1-11Support the show
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Mar 1, 2020
Freed From What? Freed For What? – Rev. Tom Are
In his first sermon in the Lenten Series “What Freedom Looks Like,” Rev. Tom Are considers the attributes of our freedom and some threats to freedom, particularly in our time and place. Mark 5:1-20
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Feb 23, 2020
On Being Lost and Found – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
This sermon series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” has keenly focused our attention on the identity of Jesus Christ. Jesus asked his disciples who others say that he is. Then he turned to them and asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka shares his own answer. Through Jesus’ three parables in Luke 15 we discover that Jesus is the one who finds the lost and brings them home. Luke 15:1-10Support the show
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Feb 16, 2020
But What About You?– Rev. Hallie Hottle
Rev. Hallie Hottle extends our series “Who Do People Say That I am?” with her sermon “But What About You?” Jesus asked his followers to reflect on how other people were thinking of him. And then, Jesus wants to know…but what about you? Who do you say that I am? Mark 8:27-30Support the show
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Feb 9, 2020
Repeating Jesus – Rev. Tom Are
In the fifth sermon in the series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rev. Tom Are turns to the Book of Acts, the story of the early church. What we discover is that sometimes, Jesus’ followers live so faithfully that they appear to be, what one scholar has called, “repeating Jesus.” Could that happen here? Acts 3:1-10Support the show
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Feb 2, 2020
John: The Man of the Hour – Rev. Tom Are
In the fourth sermon in the series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rev. Tom Are turns to John who states clearly that the purpose of Jesus was to give his life for the world. This act of sacrificial devotion glorifies God. John 12:12-24Support the show
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Jan 26, 2020
Luke: The One From the Future - Rev. Tom Are
In the third sermon in the series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rev. Tom Are turns to Jesus of Luke. An aspect of Jesus that Luke knows about is Jesus’ insistence that things need to change. Luke 10:25-37Support the show
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Jan 19, 2020
Matthew: The Teacher - Rev. Tom Are
In the second sermon in the series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rev. Tom Are looks at Matthew’s witness to Jesus as a teacher. Matthew believed in order to become a mature, gracious and faithful person, we need an example. Jesus was the best teacher. Matthew 5:1-12.Support the show
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Jan 12, 2020
Mark: The Man in the Wilderness - Rev. Tom Are
In the first sermon in the series “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rev. Tom Are preaches about the many names attributed to Jesus: “Immanuel,” “Savior,” “Son of God,” even “Christ.” Each Gospel writer identifies Jesus, but they do so a little differently from one another. In this sermon, Rev. Are examines how Mark describes Jesus. Mark 1:9-13.Support the show
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Jan 5, 2020
The Fourth Gift of the Magi – Rev. Melanie Hardison
On Epiphany Sunday we celebrate God revealing Jesus to the Magi, and to all of us, as the Light of the World. The Magi offered gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. In this sermon, Rev. Melanie Hardison asks what else did they bring? What might we bring? Matthew 2:1-12Support the show
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Dec 29, 2019
The Lord Remembers… And? – Rev. Zach Walker
Rev. Zach Walker considers the story of Zechariah from a different perspective. What might this curious story say to us after Christmas, and as we close the year and reflect on what the past months have meant to us, and what will be the lasting effects? Luke 1:57-64Support the show
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Dec 25, 2019
Look Who’s Home! – Rev. Tom Are
In the final sermon in the series “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Rev. Tom Are preached about the Christmas story and encouraged us to look for the good in the world, because that is where you will find God’s fingerprints. Matthew 1:18-25Support the show
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Dec 22, 2019
On the Road to Mary’s House – Rev. Tom Are
In the fourth sermon in the series “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Rev. Tom Are preached about Mary and her conversation with the Angel Gabriel, which would change the whole world. We may not be home yet, but Mary is showing us the way. Luke 1:46-56Support the show
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Dec 15, 2019
The End of Trouble – Rev. Tom Are
In the third sermon in the series "I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Rev. Tom Are preached about the return of Christ on the clouds, which may seem a strange thing to contemplate. However, unless this story is trustworthy, most of the rest of the story of Jesus matters very little. Matthew 24:36-44Support the show
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Dec 8, 2019
No One Escapes Disappointment – Rev. Tom Are
In the second sermon in the series "I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about John the Baptist, a hero who stood tall in the wilderness. Folks from near and far were drawn to him. For the same reasons people loved him, he had enemies and was put in prison. There he asked the most important question of his life: Jesus, was I wrong about you? Matthew 11: 2-15 Support the show
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Dec 1, 2019
The Old Homeplace – Rev. Tom Are
In the first sermon in the Advent series "I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about how Advent is our declaration that the world is not as God intends it to be. There is plenty of good in this world, but we are not home yet. As such, Advent expresses our impatience—a holy impatience with the way the world is today. Psalm 137:1-6Support the show
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Nov 24, 2019
A Thanksgiving List – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
At a time when our nation seems more starkly divided and when too many Thanksgiving tables are filled with tension and arguments, the Apostle points the way to a celebration where all are truly welcome. Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores how God calls us to love one another at the Thanksgiving table and beyond. Romans 12:9-18Support the show
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Nov 17, 2019
Because He Lives – Rev. Tom Are
In the last sermon in the series “I Believe. Help My Unbelief,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about Paul’s conversation about the resurrection. Paul clearly understands that the resurrection of Christ is not simply a factor that speaks to life after death. No, the fact that Christ is alive reshapes life here and now. As we grow in faith and faithfulness, as we engage in the ministry and mission of the church, we are being resurrected. 1 Corinthians 16:1-8Support the show
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Nov 10, 2019
What Does Love Look Like? – Rev. Tom Are
In part two of the sermon series “I Believe. Help My Unbelief,” Rev. Tom Are turns to Peter. Peter and Jesus shared a resurrection breakfast. The topic of conversation was feeding sheep who were hungry all the time. Peter wasn’t always good at that, but he was good enough that, at times, folks felt like Jesus was still with them. Sometimes our care for one another is so genuine, it seems like Jesus is in the room. John 21:15-19Support the show
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Nov 3, 2019
One Day Closer – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are begins the sermon series, “I Believe. Help My Unbelief.” This is a prayer Rev. Are uses every Sunday. We trust that God is never intimidated by our wondering. Not only this, but we also confess that Christian faith invites us to trust that which is so large, so transformational, that it is never easily believed without at least a hint of unbelief. Mark 9:14-29Support the show
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Oct 27, 2019
I Don’t Care What Other People Think…Too Bad – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are concludes the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” with a few words from Ezekiel. Ezekiel declares God will restore Israel, but not because Israel deserves it, but because God’s reputation is on the line. As Christians, we have a name to live up to. How we live reflects on how others understand our faith. Ezekiel 36:22-30Support the show
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Oct 20, 2019
Someone’s Crying, Lord – Rev. Tom Are
In the seventh sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are turns to Jeremiah and to the text that the spiritual “There is a Balm in Gilead” references. Jeremiah speaks of God’s judgment of God’s people. We might think that God’s judgment is an expression of anger, but the deeper basis of judgment is not anger, but grief. Jeremiah says that people have broken God’s heart. Jeremiah 8:18-9:3 Support the show
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Oct 13, 2019
What Does God Expect From Us? - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
In the sixth sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka turns to the prophet Micah, who teaches us that God has requirements: to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. Dr. Nishioka preaches about what it means to live out these virtues in our lives. Micah 6:1-8Support the show
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Oct 6, 2019
A Light Unto The Nations (World Communion Sunday) - Rev. Tom Are
In the fifth sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are's message focuses on one of the phrases that lives in the theological imagination of the prophets declaring that God’s children are to be a “light unto the nations.” Rev. Are lifts up the work of grace that happens through this church family and reaches around the globe. Isaiah 42:1-7Support the show
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Sep 29, 2019
Isn’t God Supposed to Bless Me? - Rev. Tom Are
In the fourth sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are turns to Amos who lifts up the theme of poverty. For the prophets, poverty is a sign that the community has failed. So, Amos speaks to those who are not poor and invites them to see themselves not as blessed or fortunate or self-made, but as called to rebuild the community. Amos 6:4-7Support the show
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Sep 22, 2019
We Have Been Here Before - Rev. Tom Are
In the third sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are turns to Daniel, a preacher to folks who were facing difficult things. He had a simple but important message: we have been here before. The people of God through the ages have often faced hard times. There is something about God’s faithfulness that we never learn until we have to endure the hard times. Daniel 6:14-24Support the show
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Sep 15, 2019
This Is Real Life - Rev. Tom Are
In the second sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about one of the more surprising messages from the prophets: sometimes God wishes to be anywhere but in worship. According to the prophets, it is not only what happens in worship that matters, but what happens when we leave worship. Amos 5:21-24Support the show
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Sep 8, 2019
Fire Shut Up In My Bones - Rev. Tom Are
In the first sermon of the series about the prophets, “God May Not Be Who You Think She Is,” Rev. Tom Are looks at Jeremiah and the passage where he admits that if it were possible to be anything other than a prophet, he would. It’s not a job he wants. But it is a job he must do. Jeremiah 20:7-13Support the show
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Sep 1, 2019
Not Especially Memorable - Rev. Sally Wright
Rev. Sally Wright preaches on the Pentecost story. Together early Christians studied teachings, fellowshipped, prayed and broke bread together. They were bearing witness to the ways that Christ was present in their midst. These are the ways that we meet God, who shapes us and forms us. In each new moment, encounter and interaction we get to know God anew. Acts 2:1-4; 41-47Support the show
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Aug 25, 2019
Youth Sunday – Autumn Sun, Radley Brown and Sienna Sun (11 a.m.)
This summer our Village Church youth met various people from Scripture and discovered ways in which they are not too different from us. Autumn Sun, Radley Brown and Sienna Sun preached at the 11 a.m. worship service. Philemon 1:8-18Support the show
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Aug 25, 2019
Youth Sunday – Tyler Strongman, Lily Webb and Abby Schipfer (9:30 a.m.)
This summer our Village Church youth met various people from Scripture and discovered ways in which they are not too different from us. Tyler Strongman, Lily Webb and Abby Schipfer preached the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Philemon 1:8-18Support the show
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Aug 18, 2019
The Stranger - Rev. Hallie Hottle
In the last sermon in the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches about the stranger who shows up in our biblical text again and again, embodied in Abraham and Sarah, Hagar and Ruth, Uriah, even Jesus. Our faith story is a collection of strangers' tales and the God who claims them as our holy family. Matthew 25: 31-40Support the show
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Aug 11, 2019
Joseph of Arimathea: A Man of Hope - Rev. Tom Are
In part nine of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about Joseph of Arimathea, who may be the most hopeful person known. Even as he holds the lifeless body of Jesus, in one of the most hopeless moments in history, we are still told that he is waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. Luke 23:50-56Support the show
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Aug 4, 2019
Peter - A Person Like Us - Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick
In part eight of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick preaches about Peter. The “Saint” in St. Peter often causes us to think of him as wholly (or holy) different than the rest of us. We’ll see just how much we have in common with the man on whom Jesus builds his church – the same man who tries to deter Jesus from his mission. Matthew 16:13-23Support the show
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Jul 28, 2019
Gideon: Signs and Numbers - Rev. Zach Walker
In part seven of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Zach Walker preaches about Gideon. When we look around it can be tempting to feel we don’t have as much as we need in order to live well, or to make a difference, or even to sense God’s presence. When we wonder where God is or if we ourselves are enough, Gideon offers wisdom on what we might be missing. Judges 6:36-40; 7:2-7Support the show
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Jul 21, 2019
Cain: More than He Could Handle - Rev. Tom Are
In part six of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about Cain. We don’t know much about Cain except that he went to church with his brother, Abel, and that’s when things fell apart. It seems that God did not get what he wanted from Cain; but in reality, it is more likely Cain did not get what he wanted from God. Genesis 4:1-16Support the show
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Jul 14, 2019
Remembering Names – Rev. Becky Chamberlain
In part five of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Becky Chamberlain preaches about Shiphrah and Puah, who are unknown to many of us. Their names appear only once in sacred scripture, but they are forever named in the heart of God. Exodus 1:8-22Support the show
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Jul 7, 2019
A Woman Known Only by Her Illness – Rev. Tom Are
In part four of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about a woman known only by her illness. She was a remarkable woman and refused to let her life be defined by her illness. Soon, she became known not for her illness, but for her faith. She teaches us that sometimes the hardest things in our lives can also be important to our spiritual vitality.
Mark 5:24-34Support the show
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Jun 30, 2019
Hannah: Faithfulness Among Fear – Rev. Sally Wright
In part three of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Sally Wright preaches about Hannah. Hannah’s story shows us that the issues of infertility and children are of deep importance to God and to our own faith journey. We will look to Hannah to discover understanding of infertility and to discover ways we can be partners on the journey. 1 Samuel 1: 1-18Support the show
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Jun 23, 2019
Finding Miriam – Rev. Hallie Hottle
In part two of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches about Miriam, one of the most important leaders of our ancient religious history. It’s Miriam’s brother, Moses, we remember as the liberator of Israel. But without Miriam, could there have been a Moses? Without Miriam, could they have reached the promised land? Exodus 2:1-10; 15:20-21 Support the show
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Jun 16, 2019
Joseph: A Man of Righteousness – Rev. Tom Are
In part one of the series “People Like Us,” Rev. Tom Are preaches about Joseph. We can assume it pleased God that Joseph would be the man who would raise God’s own son, for Joseph was a righteous man.
Matthew 1:18-25Support the show
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Jun 9, 2019
It Never Lasts – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are’s sermon message is about Pentecost. Some have called Pentecost the “birthday of the Church.” The story of Pentecost tells us there was quite a crowd gathered. Some had traveled many miles. Some had traveled across the pages of history to be there. When the Spirit of God moves, she doesn’t want to leave anyone out. Acts 2:1-13Support the show
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Jun 2, 2019
It’s Not Just About Us. It’s About Me. – Revs. Tom Are and Dr. Rodger Nishioka
In the last sermon in the series “Why Can’t We Get Past This? Racism in American Culture and the Church,” Revs. Tom Are and Dr. Rodger Nishioka co-preach about bias. We might be better off if we just acknowledge that human beings are biased. All of us. But don’t stop there. Battle the bias. Learn what we don’t know. Let life and those around us open our eyes to things we aren’t seeing. Being biased isn’t great, but pretending that we aren’t biased is worse. 1 Samuel 1:1-18Support the show
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May 26, 2019
It’s Not About You. It’s About Us. – Rev. Tom Are
In the second sermon in the series “Why Can’t We Get Past This? Racism in American Culture and the Church,” Rev. Tom Are preaches that racism is not just about me; it’s about us. It’s not just a matter of the heart, it’s a reality of history and culture. Racism is more than an event; it’s a structure. John 4:1-26Support the show
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May 19, 2019
I Just See People – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
In the first sermon in the three-part series “Why Can’t We Get Past This? Racism in American Culture and the Church” Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka explores what it means to truly see one another as God created us…with all our beauty and brightness and with all our difference and diversity. Mark 8:22-26Support the show
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May 12, 2019
You Are My Child – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches about baptism, the act of the whole church which proclaims to the world that God’s love claims us by name. Baptism proclaims your truest identity: you are a child of God. Baptism also declares your essential vocation: you are called to live as a child of God. We remember who we are and who we are to be. Mark 1:9-13Support the show
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May 5, 2019
Faith Should be Good for Everyone – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are preaches on the power of kindness in “Faith Should be Good for Everyone.” The early church remembers a woman named Tabitha. She was kind. When she died, the apostle Peter came to her, prayed and she got up. The church remembers the miracle. But the church also remembers with equal clarity her kindness. Acts 9:32-43Support the show
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Apr 28, 2019
I Believe Her – Rev. Hallie Hottle
Rev. Hallie Hottle preaches about Mary Magdalene in her sermon “I Believe Her.” The discovery of the empty tomb is slightly different depending on which account we read, but one detail is always the same. Mary Magdalene is there. We take a new look at our first resurrection preacher, and we wrestle together with what happens when we don’t believe the stories women tell. Luke 24:1-12Support the show
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Apr 21, 2019
A Glimpse of God’s Last Act of Love – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are’s Easter message was “A Glimpse of God’s Last Act of Love.” Resurrection is a work of God’s love, a love that will not let go of you, and a love that will transform you. Resurrection is God’s last act of love.
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Apr 14, 2019
Humility May be Out of Style, but Not for Us – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are continues the sermon series “Character is Always Chosen” with his Palm Sunday sermon, “Humility May be Out of Style, but Not for Us.” Jesus road into Jerusalem on a donkey. We are told that what people most noticed about him was his humility. That’s hard to pull off when you are leading a parade. Yet, there was something about Jesus that revealed he was not prideful, but humble. Philippians 4:8-9Support the show
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Apr 7, 2019
Character Requires Hope – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are continues the sermon series “Character is Always Chosen” with “Character Requires Hope.” Life is complicated at times, so much so that we can get discouraged. We learn to exchange big dreams for smaller ones, reduce expectations of ourselves and even of God. And yet, the slow march of human history bears witness that progress is a reality. The fingerprints of God can be seen in the days that have gone before us, so, while we never escape the reality of our own sin, we still greet each day with hope.
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Mar 31, 2019
Character Requires Courage – Rev. Tom Are
Rev. Tom Are continues the series “Character is Always Chosen,” with “Character Requires Courage.” It is relatively easy to choose “good” when “bad” is the alternative. But the place in which we more often find ourselves is having to choose between good and a greater good. When that is the case, we almost never find consensus. Others—and often our friends—see things differently. When the good you seek is out of step with those around you, courage is required.
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Mar 24, 2019
Choices…not Evolution – Rev. Tom Are
In part two of the series “Character is Always Chosen,” Rev. Tom Are preaches that any student of the human heart or of church history, for that matter, would have reason to question Jesus’ optimism about his followers. And yet, there is this persistence in his conviction. It is surprising who Jesus believes we can become. Mark 10:35-45Support the show
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Mar 17, 2019
Character: The Most Important Thing – Rev. Tom Are
In Rev. Tom Are’s first message in the Lenten sermon series “Character is Always Chosen,” he reflects on who we are called to be as we take our own journey toward the fullness of resurrection. Physical growth happens naturally. Spiritual growth requires discipline, intention and choice. Character begins by remembering what is important and what is not.* *Matthew 5:21-26Support the show
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