Sermons by Pastor Dunbar (Page 4)
December 22, 2024 Advent 4
Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth is an occasion for both women to receive blessing through prophetic words inspired by the Holy Spirit. Like them we are blessed…to have Christ dwelling inside us and to receive from God the gift of faith that trusts His promises. Joy and love abound in this week’s readings as our celebration of Christmas draws very near!
December 8, 2024, Advent 2
“Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near!” John the Baptizer preached a message of repentance in preparation for the coming of Jesus. He called the rich and poor alike, the powerful as well as the lowly, to turn from their sins and put their trust in the LORD. Repentance is not complicated. It means simply to “turn”. Turn away from a life of selfishness and sin, and turn toward Jesus as the only One who can deliver us from sin.…
December 15, 2024 Advent 3
“Rejoice!” is the traditional theme for this third week in Advent. But there are many reasons why we may not feel much like rejoicing this time of year. Perhaps an overly full calendar, seasonal depression, or missing loved ones has Advent joy feeling like an out of reach dream for you. John the Baptist struggled to find joy in Jesus due to his imprisonment (Luke 7). Yet Jesus assured him that the Savior had come to save his people –…
December 1, 2024, Advent 1
First Sunday in the Church Year
Thanksgiving Eve Service- Nov 27, 2024 7:30 pm
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
November 24, 2024
How many times in a day do we wonder, “What time is it?” Human beings are timekeepers by nature. We are always using time to help us anticipate things that are to come – whether that’s counting the hours until school lets out or the months until we can retire. But how often does God’s Word factor into our timekeeping? Isaiah reminds us that this present Creation has an expiration date (Is 51). Jesus teaches his followers how to be…
November 10, 2024
Pentecost 25
November 3, 2024
All Saints’ Day 2024
October 27, 2024
The rallying cry of the Reformation includes five “solas” (meaning “alone” in Latin). Grace Alone – Our human nature is so corrupted by sin that nothing but God’s undeserved favor can save us. Faith Alone – Our good works, important as they are, contribute nothing to our salvation. Christ Alone – Jesus Christ, by his perfect life, innocent death, and glorious resurrection, is our only Savior from sin and death. Scripture Alone – God’s inspired Word is the only perfect source of truth. Glory to God Alone – God alone…
October 20, 2024
What if someone promised you a return on your investment that was 100 times what you put into it? You’d probably think it was too good to be true! But that’s exactly the promise Jesus makes to us concerning the spiritual investment we make when we trust and follow him. (Mark 10) Earthly possessions can become a hindrance when we forget how temporary they are. (Ecclesiastes 5) The rewards that God has in store for us in the coming age are infinitely…