Sermons from March 2026
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.
Beware the Ides of March
Chaplain Annie Owens’ sermon from March 15, reminds us to stay vigilant in faith and guard against spiritual drift, greed, and false teachings. Reflecting on the idea of the “Ides of March,” she noted that times of crisis can become moments of awakening and transformation. Her message pointed to the hope found in a renewed faith in Jesus Christ, strengthened through forgiveness, mercy, community support, and honest self-awareness.
Rev. Dr. Jerrett Hansen
Rev. Dr. Jerrett Hansen reflects on the struggles of today’s church and calls for a return to the heart of Jesus’s message—authentic relationship, healing, and grace. Grounded in the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, this sermon highlights Jesus’s radical inclusivity and invitation to “living water” as a path toward renewed, life-giving faith. – Sermon from March 8, 2026.
Loving Our Enemies
Rev. David Harris reflects on the challenging Christian call to love our enemies. In the spirit of Lent—a season of reflection on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection—the message invites us to examine the ways hatred and “us versus them” thinking can take root in our hearts. Acknowledging how easy it can feel to justify resentment, the sermon reminds us that hatred ultimately harms the one who holds it. The gospel calls us to something deeper: recognizing that God’s love extends…