This week’s sermon explores how God works through seemingly insignificant and unworthy people—like Ruth, a Moabite outsider—to accomplish His redemptive purposes. Though the story is filled with moral ambiguity and human imperfection, it reveals the extravagant grace of God, who welcomes and uses us not because of our worthiness, but because of His. Worship can respond by celebrating God's faithfulness, grace, and the invitation to be part of His unfolding story.

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This passage highlights God's gracious provision and kindness through Boaz's care for Ruth and Naomi. The sermon invites us to reflect on how God meets us in our need—not just with daily bread, but with renewed hope, dignity, and belonging. Ruth and Naomi begin to see that God is not absent, even in hard seasons—He is working behind the scenes to bring restoration and joy.

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We reflect on how Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit doesn't just descend in dramatic moments but ignites personal renewal in ordinary people - people like you and me. We are invited to pray daily for revival, to rekindle the fire in our own hearts, and to boldly share that flame with others. 

What if the next move of God starts not somewhere else, but right here - with you?

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In this episode we reflect on how God begins to plant the seeds of provision through Ruth’s meeting Boaz and ask how we can know whether these types of things happen by chance or through God’s providence.

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Revelation 5:6–14 reveals the risen Lamb—Jesus—as the only one worthy to open the scroll of God's purposes, having triumphed through sacrifice rather than force. His worthiness evokes a cosmic eruption of worship from heaven and earth, uniting all creation in praise of the Lamb who was slain. The passage highlights Christ's redemptive power, the centrality of worship, and the ultimate authority of the crucified and risen King (fulfilling his promise from the very beginning of Mark: “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15, NIV)

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In Mark 16:9-20 the risen Jesus appears not only to console but to commission. He calls faltering disciples to bold proclamation, promising his power will accompany them as they go. In resurrection and mission, we find both assurance and assignment: Christ is alive, and we are sent to share this good news with the world.

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In Mark 12:1-17 Jesus continues to hit the beehive with a stick, openly confronting the religious leaders through a parable that calls out their rejection of God’s representatives (the law and the prophets and now Jesus) to protect their own self interests.  The religious leaders try to trap Jesus into either taking side with the Romans or committing treason, but He calls out their hypocrisy and reiterates his teaching that we should keep our focus on the kingdom of God not earthy kingdoms (nor our own personal kingdoms).

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This week, we're joined by Bishop Mike Stewart who takes us through Mark 11:12-33 and the story of the cursed fig tree. While it may seem like an unusual event, it actually represents the fruitlessness of God's people. There was only the outward appearance of faith and no evidence of true worship and the righteousness God wants to see in His people. 

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In this episode we look at Mark 10:17-31. This passage reflects on Jesus' interaction with a wealthy man who seeks guidance on what he must/can do to inherit eternal life.  Jesus teaches that no one is truly good except God and that our worldly reliance on ourselves (that can lead to wealth or possessions) can be a barrier to entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus teaches that salvation is not achieved through human effort but is only possible through God's grace and Jesus' sacrifice.  Therefore we need to surrender what holds us back, (again) embrace humility in service, and trust in God's power, not our own.

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As we continue in the season of Epiphany, we reflect on Jesus further revealing his true identity and purpose as the suffering servant.  Jesus’ teachings in Mark 9:30-50, emphasizes humility, servanthood, and caring for the disadvantaged as central to the Kingdom of God. It encourages us to embrace spiritual maturity, prioritize serving others over personal status, and support the church's mission to nurture new believers and future leaders.

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As we continue in the season of Epiphany, we reflect on Jesus further revealing himself through the Transfiguration. The Transfiguration in Mark’s Gospel reveals a glimpse of Jesus' divine identity and mission from the Kingdom of God's perspective, as the voice of God declares, "This is my beloved Son; listen to him." This passage challenges us to trust God’s greater perspective, follow Jesus in faith, and rely on prayer during struggles, even when doubt arises.

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It's Christmas Eve and we reflect on if Christmas is really worth it.

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In this episode we reflect on the 3rd Sunday in Advent focused around joy. John the Baptist “denied his own comforts and was prepared to die for what he believed because He wanted to share this joyful news with others.”

Jesus has been sharing his message with all who have ears to hear (and eyes to see).  Though many have rejected the message, many have accepted and received Jesus.  However, they still do not fully see who Jesus is (illustrated literally when Jesus heals the blind man). 

Peter is the first to confess Jesus is the Christ, but even He doesn't fully understand as Jesus follows this by explaining that he must die and that the trust cost of discipleship that that we pick up our cross and follow him – making ourselves a living sacrifice, being willing to give up our individual ambitions (and more), and willing to go where Jesus leads us.

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Pastor Jonathan takes us through Mark 7 when Jesus has an interaction with a Phoenician woman seeking deliverance for her child from a demon. At first, it appears that he is being very harsh and dare we say possibly racist? Her child was healed because of her faith, and we learn what Jesus was communicating and that our task is to share hope, peace, joy, love and light with the world. 

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