Abram and Lot choose to go separate ways. Out of Greed, Lot chooses the best land for himself. Sometimes there is a fine line between greed and generosity. However, it…
Beginning with the reading of a children's story, "Stone Soup," by Marcia Brown, we examine the virtue of Generosity. Generosity is the virtue of giving good things in abundance. Jesus…
MCUSA, Executive Director, Glen Guyton brings a message of unity for the church. Jesus prayed that we all would be one in him. We are individuals, yet we can move…
At times we all want what others have, yet sometimes envy controls us even more. This destructive envy leaves one feeling bitter and wanting others to have things worse than…
Often we think of contentment as being in a state of bliss; without a care in the world. However, true contentment does not depend on one's surroundings. The Apostle Paul…
The first virtue in this series is Humility. Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves; it is freedom from thinking about self at all. Jesus gave the greatest example…
The first deadly sin of this sermon series is Pride. Pride is often considered the root of all sin. It disorients people from God's love in that it is an…
The Bible is God's continued story of how God interacts with humanity. Throughout, there are tensions between judgment and grace. We live in the midst of these tensions. Sometimes we…
The Bible is a story, meant to be told, with a message to share. The book of Hebrews begins with a reminder that God has spoken in many and various…
Jesus tells a parable about a rich man that stores up his earthly treasures, only to have his life taken from him. It is tempting to desire earthly possessions. Yet…