John 11: 1-44

The raising of Lazarus reveals God meeting us with power and empathy – inspiring faith that trusts God’s timing and Will.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 10:1-18

God calls us to reflect on who we are, repent from our sins, and embrace the gift of being transformed by Christ.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 4:46-54

Jesus’ miracles in the Gospel of John revealed signs of his identity and mission.  As His followers we get to participate as signposts of Jesus’ presence and mission today.  

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 4:1-42

Everyone is seen by Jesus, loved by Jesus, and Jesus’ love empowers you to discover who you are as God’s child and share that gift.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 3:1-21

The Spirit of Jesus is our hope: seeing through Jesus’ eyes, trusting His power, and acting out His love to overcome sin, fear, and enemies..

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 2:1-11

Jesus flipped tables to reveal his authority, and deception by religious authorities.  He calls us to resist injustice done in Jesus’ name.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 2:1-11

Jesus and marginalized people in every age teach us that love is the way to freedom even in the face of oppression.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 1: 35-51

As we follow and abide in Jesus we come to believe in Jesus and are given life in His presence: a defining perspective, identity, and future.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Luke 2: 22-36

God revealed in Jesus salvation from human oppression and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to guide all people there. 

Rev. Douglas Cox

Christmas Eve – Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-18

The gift of Christmas is God with Us/Emmanuel – news of great joy and promise for all people.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Luke 1:35-56

God invites us, like Mary, to say “yes” to acts of love in the face of suffering, this Christmas and always.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 55:1-13

Focus: God’s steadfast love blesses, guides and use God’s people for the joy of all creation.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 43:18-19 Luke 1:68-79

Focus: God anoints us for ordinary acts of compassion and neighborliness, which actively engage us in building peace/shalom.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Hope

John 1:1-9

Focus: Our Christmas preparations reveal what we value most, which should be living the transformative hope, promise, and mission of Jesus.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 John 14:27

Focus: Jesus leads us to reject the Empire’s values and to live based on God’s abundance and a neighborly economy.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Isaiah 9:1-7    John 8:12

Focus:     Isaiah’s prophecy wasn’t just about eternity.  It was about Jesus’ light shining on earth NOW as it is in heaven.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24

Focus: God is angered by injustice. God calls disciples to do justice and love kindness. It is a blessing to share abundant life for all people.

Rev. Douglas Cox