Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32; Matthew 5:43-45

This week we are tackling John Wesley’s second rule: Do Good. Avoiding harm (intentional or unintentional) is an important start, but it’s not sufficient – it’s not…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:6-9

John Wesley was the founder of the Methodist movement – the Christian renewal movement that later became the United Methodist Church. Wesley was passionate about helping Christians…

Lindsey Baynham

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-23

Today we read the story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Matthew and tell the story of the wise men’s visit to Jesus and the Holy Family. …

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-24

Ultimately, our hope is grounded not in any human achievements, nor in any political plans or work on our part. Our hope is grounded in this simple…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45; Luke 1:46-55

Mary seems like the least likely person to be at the center of God’s story. She seems an unlikely hero. She is a poor woman from…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8

Sometimes the world seems unchangeable – we think that “it is what it is,” that nothing could possibly change. Sometimes hope feels far off and distant. …

Rev. Grace Han

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-47

Sometimes the world seems dark and broken beyond repair. Sometimes all of it is just too much to handle. 2020 has been a hell of a…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25:31-46

Today is Christ the King Sunday, a day when we celebrate that Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Universe. It is also a chance to…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 6:27-35

Today’s key question is: how do we love like God loves? God’s love is radical – it crosses boundaries, it tears down walls, it smashes barriers….

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7; Romans 5:1-11

The critical question this week is: What is the source of our hope? The answer: God. Our future is not secured by any political victory, nor is it…