Sermons on Sin
Extravagant Grace Before the Cross
Minister Lea Gilmore delivers the message, “Extravagant Grace Before the Cross.” In the life of faith, we are more than our sins and confessions, because God’s mercy runs deeper than our brokenness. Even in our wounds—shame, guilt, and loneliness—the church becomes a place where extravagant grace is poured out, and our brokenness is transformed into a witness to the One who heals.
A Disciplined Heart
Satan is cunning and persistent in his efforts to tempt believers into sin, especially during times of transition and weakness. Christ gives us all an example of discipline and resistance by standing firm on the Word of God – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from March 9, 2025 (Zoom worship)
“To Sin or Not to Sin?”…that is the question
What is sin? What does it mean to be “free from sin?” While God does indeed cover us with grace, it does not give us permission to embrace sin (however we define it). Yet, are we inherently sinful by nature? Oh, the confusion! Join us as Minister Lea Gilmore reflects upon this complex passage which scholars spend a lifetime trying to understand. – Sermon from May 21, 2023
The Dangers of Idolatry and How to Avoid Them
Idolatry may sound like an old- fashioned word, but helping people avoid it is one the Bible’s core teachings. Pastor Tom offers an unflinching review of the ways we tend to exchange an unmediated relationship with the indefinable Creator God for relationships with people and things. After looking at how our personal lives and our religious lives tend toward idolatry, he then offers ways we can approach our religious practice that help us avoid the trap of idolatry. – Pastor…
Dig the Well Deep Before the Drought
Beneath Jesus’ words that can feel threatening, we find a calling to nurture our relationship with God and each other in preparation for difficult times.
Our Original Sin: Coming to Terms With the Truth of America and Our Church.
Coming to terms with the truth of America and our church.