Rev. Nick Jordan

Mark 1:14-20

Mark 1:9-13

Mark 1:1-8

Genesis 41:14-36, 53-57--The blessings of God for particular people spill blessing over the whole world.

Genesis 39:1-23--When life brings us places we'd never choose to go, what difference does it make that God is with us?

Genesis 37:3-28--Where is God in Israel's mess of a family?

Genesis 35:1-15--Why does God keep blessing Israel after the harm they have inflicted? [Note: This sermon recording begins with a statement recorded at the beginning of the worship service regarding white supremacy and the Gospel, in light of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, VA.]

Genesis 33:1-17--After seeking forgiveness from Esau in so many ways, Jacob doesn't know how to receive it when it comes.

Gen. 32:9-32--When life brings a wrestling match, just hold on.

Genesis 31:1-21--The true stories of the Old Testament tell us the true stories of ourselves.

1 Peter 5:6-11--What is it that ties these disparate final instructions together? (Jesus.)

1 Peter 5:1-6--Might Peter be speaking to the whole church when he talks to our elders?

1 Peter 4:12-19--With God, all things are possible, even joy in the midst of suffering.

1 Peter 3:8-22--Sometimes the promise of new life in Christ is so good that we can't believe it. That's when we need God's gift of imagination.