Sermons from September 2026
Stewardship
Speakers Jenny Williams, Karl Starks, Fred Gaede, and David Hornbeck discuss stewardship in the church. They each discuss some of the wonderful ministries in the church like teaching, fellowship, music, and racial justice and their vital roles.
Telling Our Stories
Speakers Susan Saunders, Charese Jordan, and Ramon Lindsay discuss confronting racism through vulnerable storytelling within a church community. Centered on personal narratives spanning decades, they seek to foster understanding across racial lines and promote collective healing and justice. They share childhood and adult memories of experiencing racism, highlighting both overt violence and subtle systemic inequities. They encourage us to engage in honest conversations, build trusting relationships, and take active steps toward dismantling racism—not as a one-time discussion but as an…
Don’t Give Up
Life can leave us weary—tired of waiting, tired of struggling, and tired of trying to do what is right in a world that can feel resistant to hope. Yet God does not grow weary, and God gives strength to those who NEED IT. Isaiah assures us that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, while Acts shows a courageous church that refused to stop bearing witness despite opposition. Minister Lea Gilmore invites us to rest in God’s…
Community
Rev. David Harris explores the Interconnectedness of Success and Community. Angela Duckworth’s book Bringing Out Your Best reveals that perseverance alone is insufficient for success. True thriving depends deeply on the support system of others—teachers, mentors, family, friends, colleagues, and community. Our achievements are shaped by our environment and the collective network that sustains us.