Sermon: Biblical Gaps and Ambiguity: A Feature, Not A Bug Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all have a heart and a mind. They do different things, and they each have strengths and weaknesses. Similarly, there are literary styles in the Bible that specifically seek to engage each one, and they too function in different ways. Today, we dig into poetry and prose discourse. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn’t a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Hearts and Minds Scripture: Exodus 15:1-10 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:6 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all have a heart and a mind. They do different things, and they each have strengths and weaknesses. Similarly, there are literary styles in the Bible that specifically seek to engage each one, and they too function in different ways. Today, we dig into poetry and prose discourse. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Reading the Bible isn’t easy. But neither are the most important and meaningful things in life. Relationships, our well-being, making a positive impact—they all take work! As we learn how to read the Bible, it doesn’t necessarily get easier, but we can get better at it. In this extended series, we will learn how to read the Bible with the help of amazing free resources from the BibleProject.

Sermon: Everyone Has a Story Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18, 21-23 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The Bible can be broken down into 3 primary categories of literary styles: narrative, poetry, and prose discourse. While they all feed into the larger purpose of the Bible, each literary style has its own unique way of doing so. Today, we look at narrative, which makes up nearly half the Bible. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Reading the Bible isn’t easy. But neither are the most important and meaningful things in life. Relationships, our well-being, making a positive impact—they all take work! As we learn how to read the Bible, it doesn’t necessarily get easier, but we can get better at it. In this extended series, we will learn how to read the Bible with the help of amazing free resources from the BibleProject.

Sermon: Jesus Isn't Where You Left Him Scripture: Mark 16:1-7, Matthew 28:16-20 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich On the morning we now call Easter, a group of women who followed Jesus came to take care of his body—but Jesus wasn’t where they had left him! As we begin to look toward recovering from the pandemic, we are likely to discover the same thing. Jesus isn’t where we left him 55 weeks ago, and it’s for the same reason: Jesus is alive, on the move, and calling us to follow him somewhere new.

Sermon: The Relationship Question: What Sets Us Apart Scripture: John 13:33-35 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Jesus took the weight of humanity’s sin upon him as he willingly went to the cross. It was the only way for the God who is love to defeat the powers of sin and death once and for all. As those who follow in Christ’s footsteps, we too must wrestle with what love requires of us. Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.

Sermon: The Maturity Question: This Is The Way Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Does your decision making more resemble the limbo or the high jump? Is it “how low can you go” or “how high can I set the bar”? Snuggling up against the line between right and wrong leaves no margin of error, which is why we are called to be guided by wisdom. Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.

Sermon: The Conscience Question: The Tension that Deserves Attention Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-12 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: You’re facing a decision, and you can’t put your finger on it, but something just doesn’t feel right. This is a critical point that is often a fork in the road between a good decision and a regret. And that “little voice in the back of your head” is often a lot more important than we give it credit for. Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.

Sermon: The Legacy Question: A Story To Be Proud Of Scripture: Genesis 39:1-9 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: They may never make a movie our your life, but you still have a story. Is your life story one you’re proud of? Or are there parts you hope no one tells? The good news is, we can shape our story moving forward one decision at a time. Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.

Sermon: The Integrity Question: Fire the Liar in Your Head Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The good news: You’re the most effective salesperson you have ever known. The bad news: The person you can sell practically anything to is yourself. The first question that leads to better decisions and fewer regrets is, “Am I being honest with myself… really?” Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.

Sermon: The Power of Decision Making Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-6 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: When facing a tough decision, has anyone ever asked you what you would advise someone else to do? Implicit in this suggestion is an inconvenient truth: forces like our emotions, attachments, and perspective can actually work against us. We begin the road to better decisions and fewer regrets by acknowledging the power of decision making, why we can be so bad at it, and the tools we need to get better. Sermon Series: Better Decisions Fewer Regrets The story of our lives is written one decision at a time. And while we may never plan to ruin our lives or the lives of those around us, we don’t always plan not to. This series explores a set of five questions that lead to better decisions and fewer regrets.