by Sarah Toney | Jul 19, 2026 | Jesus, Matthew, Parable
Today’s Sermon focus We live in a messy reality all for the sake of love. As we grow up, we learn all the tricks of being human. Well, maybe not all the tricks, but we pick up things as we go. I remember figuring out that conversations work a lot better for you...
by Sarah Toney | Jul 12, 2026 | Jesus, Matthew, Parable, Pentecost
Today’s Sermon focus Being good soil is not always our choice, but perhaps we can practice being receptive. At the Bible study on Tuesday, somewhere along the way we got to talking about crying in church and how uncomfortable that can be. I used to be...
by Sarah Toney | Jul 5, 2026 | Matthew, Pentecost, Romans, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus Embracing our inner puppy is indeed lighter and easier as we do not shy away from injustice and darkness Who here is watching the World Cup? I don’t follow sports much primarily because I can get so invested in the wins and losses that it...
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 | Jun 7, 2026 | Matthew, Pentecost, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus Living on the edge for the sake of Christ, justice, and love. This is where mercy is possible. I recently learned that the husband of one of my old employees is suffering some really difficult health problems, between blood clots and edema...
