A Citizen of the Kingdom of God - June 18, 2006

A Citizen of the Kingdom of God

Text: I Samuel 8:1-20

We consider the nature of citizenships and kingdoms as we look at the Israelites' request for a king to rule over them. As we consider the systems of human government, we are challenged to orient our lives around the spiritual realities of the Kingdom of God. We are primarily to be citizens of God's Kingdom, before being citizens of the kingdoms of this world.

I Serve at the Pleasure of God Almighty - June 11, 2006

I Serve at the Pleasure of God Almighty

Texts: I Samuel 3:1-20; II Corinthians 4:5-12

Have you ever wondered what it must be like for a Presidential appointee to receive a phone call asking them to serve "at the Pleasure of the President of the United States." This sermon explores the call that the young boy Samuel received in the middle of the night asking him to serve "at the Pleasure of God Almighty." How do you respond to God's call on your life?

Pentecost - Crash Helmets & Life Jackets - June 4, 2006

Pentecost - Crash Helmets & Life Jackets

Text: Acts 2:1-41

Pentecost Sunday provides an opportunity to consider the great power of the Holy Spirit available to the Church. Unfortunately, we are often ill-equipped to tap into God's power, and would be surprised if we encountered the sort of transformational worship that took place on that first Christian Pentecost. Theologian Annie Dillard suggests that our ushers should distribute crash helmets and life jackets in case the Almighty chose to show up at church.