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How can we ‘bear fruit’?

Practice spiritual discipline and you will Bear Fruit Text: Luke 13:1-9; Fifth Sunday in Lent If we want to bear fruit, it helps to practice some spiritual discipline. First, our Gospel story offers some harsh imagery of followers who, Jesus implies, may have failed to bear fruit. It raises plenty of questions. (The Message’s version […]

Jesus: Like a Mother Hen

Live out God’s love today! Listen to Pastor Wong’s sermon here: Text: Luke 13:31-35 Some concerned citizens warned Jesus that Herod was after him. But Jesus had work to do in Jerusalem — the city known for killing God’s prophets. Jesus replies: “How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen […]

Tempted – Just like Jesus

Jesus walks with us when we are tempted Listen to Pastor Wong’s sermon here: Text: Luke 4:1-13. You don’t have to go to the Sonoran desert to feel like you’re in a wilderness. The cares of this life are wilderness enough! The good news: Jesus was tempted just like you are! You can count on […]

Jesus was on a mission. So are we!

Jesus’ mission: Call all people to a new life! Early in his ministry, Jesus shocks the folks of his home town by declaring his mission. Quoting from the prophet Isaiah, Jesus tells the people in the local synagogue, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has appointed me to bring good news to […]

Connected to the Vine

Jesus tells us: We are connected! Our scripture readings for worship come from the Revised Common Lectionary. The readings are chosen to follow the flow of our church year, and are used by Protestant churches that follow what we call a “liturgical year.” In the season of Easter (and yes, we’re still in Easter!), the […]