“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for a bird to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be ha...

“To have faith in Christ means, of course, trying to do all that he says. There would be no sense in saying you trusted a person if you would not take his advice. Thus, if you really handed yourself over to him, it must follow that you are tryi...

“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what God is doing. God is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so y...

“These are the two points I want to make. First, that human beings all over the earth, have this basic understanding that we ought to do what is right regarding how we treat others. Second, that we do not always behave that way. We know what we...

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemp...

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemp...

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemp...

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemp...

This summer, we have been growing together by going together, both near and far: from the mountains of North Carolina, to the heart of Chicago, to Missouri's Elk River. Through it all, God has been present, shaping us as we grow together in com...

Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches on stories of Jesus’ life using clips from "The Chosen," the first multi-season television series based on the gospel stories.

For the next two Sundays, Aug. 10 and 17, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will preach on stories of Jesus’ life using clips from The Chosen, the first multi-season television series based on the gospel stories. Aug. 24 is Youth Sunday, where our young...

Today, Rev. Melanie Hardison preaches at all services as she concludes her ministry at Village Church and prepares to embark on her new call to serve at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

In this June-July sermon series, each of our pastors has explored one of the “seven deadly sins.” Today, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches on the last sin: Pride.

The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s true. We are all sinners and in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group ...

When we take God’s abundance for granted, when we take more than our share and more than we need, this abundance becomes the sin of overconsumption. We begin to worship our ability to consume rather than worship the God who created us. Today's ...

The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s true. We are all sinners and in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group ...

In this summer sermon series, each of our pastors will explore one of the “seven deadly sins,” even as we give thanks for God’s grace that frees us from sin. Today, Rev. Zach Walker preaches on Wrath. Our scripture reading is Romans 12:17-21.

The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s true. We are all sinners and in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group ...

The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s true. We are all sinners and in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group ...

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity along with God our father and mother and Jesus, the son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into bei...

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity along with God our father and mother and Jesus, the son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into bei...

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity along with God our father and mother and Jesus, the son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into bei...

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God our Father and the Mother and Jesus, the Son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church int...

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God our Father and the Mother and Jesus, the Son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church int...

On this second Sunday of the season of Easter, we turn to the story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to his disciples by the sea. He performs yet another miracle, and in turn, teaches us what resurrection expects of us. Today's scripture is J...