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 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...
by Sarah Toney | May 24, 2026 | Acts, John, Pentecost, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus Is my way really the best plan? When you’re a musician in the church, you are sometimes asked to sing or play really surprising music at funerals because funerals are personal. There’s hardly anything more personal than one’s choice in...
by Sarah Toney | Oct 5, 2025 | Luke, Pentecost, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus You know it’s time to listen when the mom voice pops out, particularly when it’s Jesus! When we think of mothers, what is the image that comes up for you? The quintessential mom in your mind is what? Kind, patient, loving, and...
by Sarah Toney | Sep 29, 2025 | Luke, Pentecost, Sarah Toney Sermon
Today’s Sermon focus The basics of faith are basic. LOVE is the answer always. When is the last time you felt really alive? Can you think of a “peak experience” when you may have thought, “This is it, this is what life is about.” To quote our reading from 1...
