Start Play “Moshe’s Heroes” | Exodus 1:8-14 [15-2:10]; 3:1-15 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | October 4, 2015 | Dennis Sanders,preaching----more----"It was God that propelled two lowly midwives to go up against the mighty Pharaoh and win. It was God that even used the king’s own daughter to thwart his plans of getting rid of... Continue Reading →
Guns, Abortion and Christian Witness
When I heard the news about yesterday's mass shooting in Oregon, I knew what would happen next. I knew that my Facebook and Twitter feeds would be clogged with my pro-gun control friends sharing their outrage. I knew I would see an article about what happened in Australia after a mass shooting there 20 years... Continue Reading →
What’s Your Name?
Start Play Genesis 32:3-31 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | September 27, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching----more----"...the good thing is that God gives us a new name. Because of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, we are able to have a brand new name; one that isn’t shameful, but that reminds us who we... Continue Reading →
The Invisibility of Progressive Christianity
Every so often, I've heard an argument that goes like this: "the press only talks about the Christians vs. the gays as if all Christians are against being gay. Don't they know that there are Christians who support gays?" The frustration comes from being ignored by the wider culture, especially the media. When we think... Continue Reading →
Disciples 3.0
Just before I left for the 2015 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Columbus, Ohio back in July, a special appeal was sent out via Facebook about the upcoming event. Registrations were well below what was expected and there was talk about what to do concerning the 2019 General Assembly which... Continue Reading →
God Is A Concept?
Start Play Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Dive In Sermon Series |September 20, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching----more----"God is not a concept. God is real; God cares about creation and works in our lives-even when we doubt God will show up. This is something mainline Christians need to believe again, because... Continue Reading →
Naked and (Not) Afraid
Start Play Genesis 2:4-25 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | September 13, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching----more----"Adam and Eve were able to be truly themselves with each other before their eye were opened. But on this side of what is called the Fall, we tend to hide from each other. We hide our weaknesses, our... Continue Reading →
Was Jesus a Progressive Rabbi?
Before I say anything, take a look at this graphic. I've seen a few people on Facebook share this image from theologian Benjamin Corey and I have to say that it bothers me. Maybe Corey thinks he is sharing the gospel truth, but I don't think he's doing that. He is peddaling a Jesus in... Continue Reading →
#SyrophonecianLivesMatter
Start Play Mark 7:24-37 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | September 5, 2015 | Dennis Sanders, preaching----more----“Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs,” she said. “ Even if you don’t think much of us, Lord, we still want some healing from you and we believe you will do it. I matter.... Continue Reading →
Be Doers of the Word
Start Play James 1:17-27 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | August 30, 2015 | Paul Ficzeri, preaching
The Clockwork Pastor 