Faith in Jesus and the abundant life that results, comes in various ways to us and is shared by the nudging of God’s Spirit. 

Rev. Douglas Cox

The Lord is risen!

The risen Jesus calls your name, forgives, and invites you to participate in His mission of making all things new. 

Rev. Douglas Cox

Good Friday

Jesus experienced the depths of suffering and feeling alone as we do, but God’s triumph over sin and death is a testimony that we are never alone, unloved, or powerless.  

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 13:1-38

Jesus demonstrates a new way of living in a power-hungry world and calls all disciples to follow.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 12:12-27

Jesus’ way of love is a pattern for our lives, exposing oppressive rulers, unjust systems, and personal sin while transforming all of that with love not force.

Rev. Douglas Cox

Pilate Error

John 19:1-16

Pilate and the Jewish leaders were blind to the Truth in Jesus. Jesus is the perfect image of God who prevails against the lies and powers in this world and compels us to see our own purpose as image bearers.

Rev. Douglas Cox

John 18:12-27

Jesus pursues us, to define us not by our betrayals but a love that knows all, stays with you through all, and heals all.

Rev. Douglas Cox

A Window of Hope

Jesus reassures all who follow Him that you are part of God’s work, your following reflects the light of Christ in a dark age, even when suffering and conflict continue.

Rev. Douglas Cox

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