BLESS
Differences of belief, culture, and opinion are real and meaningful. Yet that same diversity becomes a gift when we learn to work through differences rather than be divided by them. By following Jesus’ example and serving the common good, the church can bring wholeness into our fragmented world.
The Heart of a Stranger
The Virtue of Empathy | May 4th, 2025
Main Scripture: Exodus 23:9
Additional Scriptures:
Leviticus 19:17-18, 33-34
Deuteronomy 10:17-19
The Sermon in a Sentence: God calls God’s people to overcome division through the power of empathy.
Who is My Neighbor?
The Virtue of Hospitality | May 11th, 2025
Main Scripture: Luke 10:25-37; Romans 12:13
The Sermon in a Sentence: Biblical hospitality = inviting strangers to become neighbors.
Covenant
The Virtue of Commitment | May 18th, 2025
Main Scripture: Luke 22:14-20
Additional Scriptures:
Romans 12:9-18
2 Timothy 2:13
Hebrews 13:1-3
The Sermon in a Sentence: We can share the same loving commitment with our neighbors that God shares with us.
Loving Across Lines
The Virtue of Diversity-Unity | May 25th, 2025
Main Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Additional Scriptures:
John 17:20-21
Revelation 7:9-10
The Sermon in a Sentence: Jesus’ dream was for his church to be unified, and unity comes, not through uniformity, but through a love for diversity.
As You Are Going
The Virtue of Goodness | June 1st, 2025
Main Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Additional Scriptures:
Genesis 12:3
Jeremiah 29:7
Acts 10:38
Romans 12:9-21
1 Peter 2:11-12
The Sermon in a Sentence: The greatest impact most of us will make is in our local communities as we join with others to do good in Jesus’ name.