Federal Way Church of Christ Sermons

Psalm 24 26.06.2022 ↓

Being with God begins right here.

Reflections on the Lord's Prayer 19.06.2022 ↓

A collection of brief comments and scripture readings reflecting on the Lord's Prayer on Father's Day and Juneteenth Sunday.

Dwelling in the Trinity // 2 Corinthians 13:14 12.06.2022 ↓

Christian faith is an invitation to dwell in the life of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Groaning with the Spirit // Romans 8:22-28 05.06.2022 ↓

We see God's goodness in God's groaning.

Proclaiming Resurrection (Part 4): God Is Faithful // Acts 13:16-41 29.05.2022 ↓

In and through Jesus all of God’s promises have been fulfilled.

Proclaiming Resurrection (Part 3): Stephen's Speech // Acts 7:2-60 22.05.2022 ↓

Stephen faithfully responds to accusations by sharing God's story and giving his life.

Fear & Faith // Luke 8:22-56 15.05.2022 ↓

Luke 8 contains three stories of Jesus helping people confront different kinds of fear.

The Perfect Mother-Figure 08.05.2022 ↓

Mothers can be a wonderful blessing or a deep challenge, but scripture gives us a picture of the perfect mother-figure.

Proclaiming Resurrection (Part 2): In the Name of Jesus // Acts 3:12-26 01.05.2022 ↓

Peter proclaims resurrection by drawing from the fathers and prophets and making restoration in the name of Jesus.

Proclaiming Resurrection (Part 1): This is That // Acts 2:14-36 24.04.2022 ↓

Peter proclaims resurrection by looking to Joel and the Psalms.

He is Risen! He is With Us! // Luke 24:13-35 17.04.2022 ↓

The risen Jesus walks with us even when we do not recognize him.

Palm Sunday: Jesus is King! What Kind of King? // Luke 19:28-40 10.04.2022 ↓

Holy Week begins in celebration because Jesus is King! But it takes a sharp turn because of the king of King he is.

Learning to Listen (Part 5): Listening with Love // Romans 12:9-21 03.04.2022 ↓

Listening with love is a way of extending holy hospitality that makes space for transformation.

Learning to Listen (Part 4): Sharing Our Stories // Psalm 107 27.03.2022 ↓

As we share our stories, we worship God, become transformed, and learn how to listen to others.

Learning to Listen (Part 3): Hearing God // John 10:1-18 20.03.2022 ↓

Followers of Jesus listen to and recognize his voice.

Learning to Listen (Part 2): Starting with Silence // 1 Kings 19:9-18 13.03.2022 ↓

Silence is the blank canvas on which we practice the art of listening.

Learning to Listen (Part 1): The Greatest Commandment // Mark 12:28-34 06.03.2022 ↓

We cannot love if we do not listen.

At the Table (Part 8) // Luke 22:7-34 27.02.2022 ↓

Jesus declares and demonstrates the Kingdom of God at the table with his disciples.

At the Table (Part 7) // Luke 19:1-10 20.02.2022 ↓

The story of Zacchaeus shows us barriers broken, obstacles overcome, and the meaning of salvation.

At the Table (Part 6) // Luke 14:1-24 13.02.2022 ↓

Rather than a god of harm, hubris, and hostility; Jesus shows us a God of healing, humility, and hospitality.

At the Table (Part 5) // Luke 11:37-54 06.02.2022 ↓

Jesus breaks etiquette to address the heart, yet his "woes" are not only a denunciation of one way of life but also an invitation to another, deeper way.

At the Table (Part 4) // Luke 10:38–42 30.01.2022 ↓

As Jesus and his disciples meet Martha and Mary, we witness practices of hospitality and presence.

At the Table (Part 3) // Luke 9:10-17 23.01.2022 ↓

As Jesus sets the table for a large crowd, we reflect on themes of mission, identity, and trust.

At the Table (Part 2) // Luke 7:36-50 16.01.2022 ↓

When a woman interrupts a special meal, many only see sin and pronounce judgement, but Jesus sees love and pronounces forgiveness.

At the Table (Part 1) // Luke 5:27-32 09.01.2022 ↓

Jesus builds his kingdom around tables.