Call Stories Continue... 7.26.2026 [Texts] 1 Kings 3:5-12◾Psalm 119:129-136◾Romans 8:26-39◾Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Grace and peace to you, the beloved of God. Over these past weeks, we’ve been listening for the ways God calls ordinary people both in Scripture and in our own lives. We’ve been noticing how even small “yeses” to God can create ripple effects of grace and courage in a community. Last Sunday, we reflected on how our own “yeses” to God join the ‘yeses’ God’s people

7.19.2026 Call Stories Continue... Isaiah 44:6–8 ◾ Psalm 86:11–17 ◾ Romans 8:12–25 ◾ Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 Grace and peace to you, children of the Kingdom those gathered here in person and those joining us online. After hearing Jesus’ parable, the disciples had questions, good questions. Who is the planter? Where is this field? What should we expect to see now? And what will God do with everything in the end? Jesus almost always begins with a story when he speaks about God’

How Is God’s Garden Doing in Your Mission Field? 7.12.2026 Isaiah 55:10-13 ▪️ Psalm 65:1-13 ▪️ Romans 8:1-11 ▪️ Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 God’s peace and grace to the Community of Pointe of Grace those gathered here in person, and those joining us online. Before we go any further, I want to prepare you a little bit for the sermon. Let’s take one deep breath together. Let your shoulders drop. Let your mind settle. Let your spirit stay open and curious. [Choosing Your Tree — A

7.5.2026 [Texts] Zechariah 9:9-12 ▪️Psalm 145:8-14 ▪️Romans 7:15-25a ▪️Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The 4th of July blessings to all who live in this land, and deep gratitude to the ancestors of this land who were here. It is always bitter and sweet to celebrate historical victories that involved wars and terrors. Throughout human history, invading the land of others became normalized among tribes and nations, and eventually the concept of nations was adopted throughout the world.

Received! Rooted! Replanted! 5th Sunday after Pentecost 7.13.2025 [Texts] Deuteronomy 30:9-14 The Lord will take delight in your...

Rooting Peace, Expanding God’s Kingdom 4th Sunday After Pentecost 7.6.2025 [Texts] Isaiah 66:10-14 Jerusalem, a nursing mother giving...

Sermon for 7.28.2024 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 (1:18) Introduction: You might have read the introduction on the front...

7.21.2024 Sermon Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Our Story: We can all agree that learning never ends, even for the people...

7.14.sermon Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Mark 6:14-29 Our Story Betrayal! Treachery! No one enjoys it; but everyone does it once in a while...

Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 Our Story About 20 years ago, a colleague from Taiwan called me and said she wanted to visit...

The 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Scriptures: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; Romans 8:26-39. Key verse:...

The 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Scriptures: Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86:11-17; Matthew 13:24-30,...

The 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Scriptures: Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Romans 8:1-11. Key verse:...

The 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30; Romans 7:15-25a. Key verse:...

The 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Scriptures: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Matthew 10:40-42; Romans 6:12-23. Key verse: "So...