The sermon title is the punchline to the silly joke that the only thing flat earthers fear is sphere itself. But joking aside, human beings are beset with a myriad of fears. Perhaps one of the most unusual aspects of Jesus is his complete lack of fear. The gospels are honest about other very human qualities he possessed like sadness, uncertainty and fatigue. But there is no sense he was ever afraid. It is love and faith that are capable of banishing our fears. Let’s follow the fearless one into a greater love.

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Nothing to Sphere - July 18, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of the net.

7/13 - July 11, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of the pearl.

7/13 - July 4, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of the hidden treasure.

7/13 - June 27, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of yeast.

7/13 - June 20, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

7/13 - June 13, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

Sunday Digital Service In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will give a sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares.

7/13 - June 6, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In the thirteenth chapter of Mathew Jesus offers seven parables. It is worth noting that Jesus taught by telling stories. Stories and images can animate our imagination and arouse our curiosity. A story invites the listener to participate more deeply than when a teacher merely TELLS you something. For the next seven weeks we will sit with Jesus by the lake and explore these stories about the spiritual dimension. This weekend in our physical services, Dr. Jim Keck will offer a sermon on the great Parable of the Sower.

7/13 - May 30, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

Surprisingly, UFOs are now very much back in the conversation and next month there will even be a congressional report. Mainstream outlets like Scientific American are calling for greater study of some unexplained sightings. This week, Dr. Jim Keck will explore some of the similarities between reports about extraordinary spiritual experiences - like Acts 2 - and the flurry of recent unidentified flying objects. How are we to approach such mysterious phenomenon? Come to church this week for a spiritual adventure!

UAPs, USPs, and RSVPs - May 23, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

People refer to their “spiritual journey.” In fact, “journey” may be the most common metaphor used to talk about our spiritual lives. This weekend Dr. Jim Keck will explore the power and shortcomings of this metaphor. Religious language is necessarily metaphorical - there is no escaping metaphor - but the key is choosing fruitful metaphors. But I am only speaking metaphorically :)

Frumious Bandersnatch - May 16, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

In this sermon on John 8 Dr. Jim Keck will propose that the word “sin” is central to the Christian faith but has become problematic by endless misusage. The church has called some things “sin” that are not sin - like playing cards, dancing or being gay. And so it has lost credibility. But it is essential that the church be able to speak to the existential reality of an imperfect humanity. This sermon will suggest that it would clarify our understanding if every time we see the word “sin” in our tradition we transpose it in our minds to “self-centeredness” and that our Christ desires to move us from selfishness to being other centered.

Sin, sin, sin and the third best gospel passage. - May 9, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

Frisbee is not just a toy, it is a state of mind. It represents creativity, playfulness, individuality, non-authoritarianism and joy. Dr. Jim Keck will take a frisbee approach to Matthew 28 this week. Let’s toss the disc this weekend at FP!

Frisbee and the Bible - May 2, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

One of the most heartfelt moments in ministry is when a person is nearing death and they ask me "Will I see my loved ones again?" I consider this question to be at the very height and majesty of what it is to be human and it is full of such soulful poignancy. In this sermon I will share how I answer that question and it is based on John 21 where the Apostle Peter had the the very chance to do what we all long for - to encounter again a dearly departed friend and speak of our love for them.

Our Loved Ones - April 25, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

What if our faith didn&#039;t depend on proof and we could weather the storms of life with a stay-in-the-boat kind of faith? A new look at the story of Peter, a storm, a boat and Jesus walking on water can help us deepen our faith that goes beyond doubt, looking for proof and instead allows us to embrace a faith of calmness and trust.

Stay-In-The-Boat Faith - April 11, 2021 - Pastor Hollie - Sermon

In Acts 17, Paul gives a masterful sermon in Athens. The home of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, Athens is filled with smart, spiritually inquisitive people and Paul deftly shows that the Christian faith does not require that you leave your brain at the door but that it believes reason and science can help guide our understanding of Christ. Join Dr. Jim Keck, Paul and the Athenians this weekend.

The Unknown God - April 11, 2021 - Pastor Jim - Sermon

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