Elevation Waterloo Sermons

Jesus chose the local nobody, Mary, as the first witness to the resurrection, and followed that up by sending out his band of unbelieving disciples with the task of spreading the good news. Even if we can’t exactly “go out” ourselves these days, we can celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with joy and let that joy seep out through the cracks into a world in desperate need of some good news! Scripture: Ma...

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 Series: Parables of Grace - Lent 2021

Series: Lent 2021 - Parables of Grace

Series: Lent 2021 - Parables of Grace Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Series: Lent 2021 - Parables of Grace Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Series: Lent 2021 - Parables of Grace Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Series: Finding God in Our Emotions Scripture: Psalm 43

Series: The Very Good Gospel Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Politics can be divisive. How’s that for an understatement? We’ve all seen it, and many of us are even part of it: aligning with parties, taking sides in debates, all the while vilifying our opponents. But if people who claim to be followers of Jesus land on both sides of every political issue and wind up in every party, how on earth do we sort things out? Can we sort things out? Series: The Very...

In the midst of a global pandemic, 2020 became a year that will also go down in history as a year of awakening to a call for racial justice. Our invitation is to take a good look at our own community and our own lives and invite the Holy Spirit to bend us toward God’s vision for a more just world. Series: The Very Good Gospel Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Our human story begins with a man and a woman working together to care for the world that God had created, but the paradise of Eden didn’t last for long and history tells the long, unfortunate story of a breakdown in this blessed alliance. Can we be part of writing a better story as we live and worship and serve alongside one another as men and women who jointly reflect the image of God? Series: T...

We begin a new year by considering the kind of good news that is good news for all of creation. Environmental causes will come and go, so when the fads fade, and as fear-driven responses lose their grip, what inspiration will we have to continue to care? Series: The Very Good Gospel Scripture: Genesis 1 (selected verses)

On this fourth week of Advent we invite you to listen, meditate, and reflect on the theme of love.  Scripture:  Isaiah 43: 1-3; Matthew 1: 18-25  "What Love?"  Written by Christin Taylor  “Christmas Alleluia” written by  Chris Tomlin and Jonas Myrin © 2015 © Capitol CMG Paragon, S. D. G. Publishing, Sixsteps Songs, Worship Together Music, and Remaining portion is unaf...

Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1:46-55 From the series : Advent 2020.

On this third week of Advent, we invite you to listen, meditate and reflect on the theme of Joy. Scripture: Isaiah 35: 1-10; Luke 1: 46-55  "Joy" written and read by Rachel Watson  "O Come O Come Emmanuel" written by by John Mason Neale and Kurtis Parks   Scripture read by Ron Kroeker  Music performed and produced by Sarah Flatt, Maiya Flatt, Melissa Burke and David Mak-Fan

The second week of Advent invites us to reflect on the theme of “peace”—not only the kind that we long for in our individual lives, but the kind that needs to be spread around our world as a whole. But where does peace come from and how can we avoid losing it so easily? Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 1:26-38 Series: Advent 2020

On this second week of Advent, we invite you to listen, meditate and reflect on the theme of Peace. "The Peace That We Feel In Our Hearts" - Written by Elsa Jayne Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 1:26-38 "Seven Ways To Feel Like Everything Is Going To Be Okay" - Written by Graeme Ruck Performed and Produced By Elsa Jayne and Graeme Ruck

It’s a longstanding tradition in the Christian faith to encourage a gradual build-up of anticipation leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The first theme of the Advent season is “hope,” reminding us that, regardless of how thick the fog of the present may be, we can always look forward to a day when the skies will clear, knowing that God is with us in it all. From our Advent series.  I...

On this first week of Advent, we invite you to listen, meditate and reflect on the theme of Hope.  Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Luke 1:5-17 "Hope" written by Susan Fish  "Behold" written by Taylor Leonhardt © Black MTN Music and Integrity Worship Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing(Integrity Music [DC Cook])) Music performed and produced by Dave Mak-Fan, Katie Mak-Fan and Melissa Burke

It’s  challenging enough trying to understand what is happening in the world  today, let alone anticipating what the future has in store. But  regardless of how the Book of Revelation is interpreted, Jesus’ final  recorded words remind us that his invitation of faith extends to the end  of our lives and beyond. Series: Famous Last Words Revelation 22:12-17

Series: Famous Last Words Revelation 21:1-5

Series: Famous Last Words The opening chapters of Revelation feature a series of letters that Jesus asked John to send on his behalf to a handful of first-century churches. Would you want to receive a letter like that? And what do you expect Jesus might say to a church like ours, to people like you and I? Revelation 3:14-22

The Book of Revelation is perhaps best known for its depiction of strange and exotic creatures engaged in an epic battle between good and evil. But tucked within its pages are the last recorded words of Jesus, reminding us of who he is, what he’s doing, and what he is yet to do. Series: Famous Last Words Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, 5b-8

Series: Reconstructing Faith Part 3 of 3 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 As the walls of Jerusalem are completed, the people gather together in the public square to rediscover what it means to be a community of God’s people. A reading of the Book of the Law brings the crowd to tears—a reminder of the sources of inspiration that will propel our own community forward in life and faith

October 11 Nehemiah 2:11-18 News about the destruction of Jerusalem weighed heavily on Nehemiah, but he didn’t let the story end there. If you’ve experienced a crumbling of your faith, it’s bound to feel devastating, but there is always an opportunity to rebuild what has been lost, and just maybe in a healthier and more lasting way.