by Sarah Toney | Jun 28, 2026 | Jesus, Matthew, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus God is not nonchalant about us or God’s creation! Why should we be? Let’s start practicing “chalance.” There’s a new trend in dating I learned about recently called the “chalant” relationship. I was curious what...
by Sarah Toney | Jun 21, 2026 | Jesus, Matthew, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus Peace at any cost is not the path of the gospel … and that’s scary! A little confession time to begin this sermon. Becoming and being a pastor has been terrifying to me. I have a tendency towards being afraid of everything, so I...
by Sarah Toney | Mar 15, 2026 | Jesus, Lent, Matthew, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus Good shepherds defend their flocks What does it take to be a good shepherd? Who here has raised livestock? Or had pets, for that matter? What does it involve taking good care of your animals? Provide access to health care, day or night Calm...
by Sarah Toney | Mar 8, 2026 | Jesus
Today’s Sermon focus Jesus is always breaking the rules for the sake of love. The meeting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman reminds me of the beginning of that old movie Grease, when the heroes of that drama, Danny and Sandy, are free of the social structures and...
by Sarah Toney | Feb 15, 2026 | Epiphany, Jesus, Matthew
Today’s Sermon focus We are invited to be in a loving relationship with God without needing to do anything. Nothing earned, everything given, all love! When I was in my 20’s, I prided myself on a very peculiar “sense” I developed. I could tell, I felt, whether...
by Sarah Toney | Feb 8, 2026 | Epiphany, Jesus, Matthew
Today’s Sermon focus Jesus says you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world? Do you claim this power in yourself? Do you believe? Once upon a time, I was given a short yet powerful sermon about remembering who I am and being empowered, though not...
