The Carry On Cast

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 2:1-12. We go backwards for the sake of the liturgical calendar, but this is the basis for all the newness and reaching-out that Acts does – the Spirit calls and empowers them to do it. Where are all these people and languages that are listed? What does it mean for how far-flung God’s people are in all their diversity and variety? What gifts...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Acts 15:1-4, 12-19. This is faithful listening to God doing a new thing and not stopping anyone who comes to God in ways we couldn’t have imagined. How do we evaluate what stays and what goes? How will we listen to God in this work? We are receiving new members this Sunday – we are an ever-changing community. The thing that stays the same is God’s...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin, and Pastor Erik discuss Acts 8:26–36, focusing on Philip and the Ethiopian official. In this passage, we see a powerful example of how the Gospel is spreading beyond traditional boundaries. We've been talking about the beginning of the Church—how the Good News is going out, people are coming to faith, and the message of Jesus is expanding into new regions. That same spi...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Acts 6:1-7. Different people have different work and it is all to God’s glory. Note the racial divide and the internal dissension. This is human! But we can overcome these challenges and keep working for unity. How will we work together to make sure everyone has what they need – and all are called to serve? 

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Acts 4:31-35. Note all the together things: prayer, profession of faith, possessions. We are called to radical community and sharing. The Sprit makes the place shake! What might that feel like to us today? How do we live our faith in community, with boldness, and for the good of all? 

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin, and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 24:36-43. The presence of Jesus can be unsettling – even the disciples were surprised and scared! Jesus demonstrates not only his resurrection but his full humanity. There is something holy and affirming about making sure people have enough to eat. Jesus wishes his disciples peace. This is Jesus’ first wish for them. What does peace look lik...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 24:28-35. This is the start of our new Sermon Series, “Called Together And Sent Out”. These are stories of bridging differences and finding common ground, especially in faith. Jesus is revealed in reading scripture and breaking bread – when we learn, worship, and have community together, we find Jesus. How are we called to both build communit...

This Sunday is Easter Sunday, Resurrection of Our Lord! Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 24:1-12. Even as the women remembered Jesus’ words, the men dismissed it as an “idle tale”. It can be hard to trust the promise of new life! We feel hopeful and ready to celebrate today – but what about the days to come? How can you keep centered in Jesus’ gift of life? Even those who f...

This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week with Palm Sunday! Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 19:36-40 (processional gospel), 41-48 (preaching gospel). Between the two readings, there is joy, celebration, anger, grief, frustration, condemnation, and praise. Where do you see yourself? How does this story sound for you today? It’s easy to forgot that the triumphal entry and...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus works hard to see Jesus! Sometimes, our growth in faith will be challenging and see obstacles. Is it more unexpected that Jesus eats with a sinner or that Zacchaeus so radically and willingly reforms his life? How will you live differently because of Jesus? 

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 16:19-31. Much of this chapter focuses on love of money and how it can corrupt our faith. Do we feel offended that a rich person is sent to torment because “during your lifetime you received your good things”? Does our relationship with money bear witness to and live out our faith, or serve as an obstacle to God’s love? What do we let control...

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 15:1-10. The things that get lost in Jesus’ story aren’t of high value – or at least, aren’t worth risking everything else. His examples aren’t logical! Your position matters. If you think of yourself as “found”, you may be frustrated or jealous of Jesus’ attention to the lost. If you think of yourself as “lost”, you finally hear a word of love and grace....

This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday In Lent, where Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik, and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 13:31-35. Jesus’ reflections are specific and universal. He’s specifically talking about Jerusalem and how this holy place frequently doesn’t live into its reputation. But broadly, he’s speaking to us – we’re often unwilling to be called together and cared for by Jesus, choosing to go our own way....

Daylight saving time begins this Sunday! Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 9:51-56. From here, Jesus’ ministry is all about heading towards the cross. What does it mean for you to start looking towards Jesus’ cross? Jesus does not rebuke those who don’t receive him – even when they’re outsiders that others might prefer to penalize. What might Jesus be challenging us to do, es...

This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday where Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 9:28-35. After seeing so much of Jesus’ humanity in the way he loves and cares for others, we get a reminder of Jesus’ holiness and power. Peter, John, and James want to respond by staying right where they are. This is obviously not the point of the story. God calls them to go back out into the world. We often wa...

Pastor Megan, and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 7:36-39, 44-50. The point keeps getting made in Luke and all these stories: the ones who are unexpected are the ones who Jesus welcomes. Jesus does not reject us for our sin. We get to come to him, to be right next to him, and to love him! The woman is called a sinner, although we don’t get more description than that. She’s a contrast to someone who’s mea...

Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 7:18-23. Jesus’ definition of the Messiah appears to be: the one who provides miraculous healing and brings good news to the poor. Even John, whose role is to point to the Messiah, isn’t sure that Jesus is the Messiah. He doesn’t act or teach as people might expect. there have already been many who have taken offense at Jesus, and it is still true today. P...

Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 7:1-10. Jesus heals someone who isn’t inside the promise, but still, Jesus shows up. And still, the centurion shows faith in what Jesus can do, using his own experiences as an authority figure to relate to Jesus. Insiders aren’t a thing with Jesus. He continues to make this clear throughout his teaching and ministry. He has come to be the Messiah, a specif...

Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 6:1-11. Jesus values life over laws – he chooses eating and healing over Sabbath commandments. But the Sabbath is still valuable! Just not when it is used as a means of control and stands in the way of abundant life. It can be tempting to see Jesus wanting to break the rules we don’t like. But it’s not about liking a rule or not – it’s about making sure th...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin, and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 5:1-11. Simon is exhausted! And Jesus is a carpenter, not a fisherman. We can’t blame Peter for second-guessing Jesus’ instructions. And still, it looks almost ungrateful. Simon’s confession in v8 – he realizes that he’s misjudged Jesus. But Jesus still calls him. There is space to question Jesus, to get annoyed or tired, to get it wrong. We...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss Luke 4:22-30. The crowds turn on Jesus so quickly. First, they’re impressed by the hometown boy doing big things. Then, they’re angry that Jesus tells them that those on the outside of the margins are on the inside of God’s love. Jesus’ teachings aren’t easy. They won’t always make us feel safe and comfortable. They should challenge us, push us ou...

Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 3:2b-6, 15-17, 21-22. John is unwilling to claim power even though people are obviously drawn to him. How do we use our power, influence, and prestige to point others to Jesus? There is great expectation in the people (v15). They knew God would be true to the promises. Do we feel the same way today? What do we expect Jesus to do for us?  This is an opportu...

We continue learning about Jesus life before public ministry with our series, “In My Father’s House”. Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 2:41-52, its a story of an adolescent Jesus. We often focus on Jesus death and resurrection as the core of his ministry. But it is good to remember that his teaching and life bear witness to God’s promises for us, too. This is one of the earliest reminders...

We start a new sermon series this week called “In My Father’s House”. Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 2:25-38. God has prepared people to hear this good news! This is one of the few stories of a young Jesus and his parents. It gives us space to see more of the humanity of Jesus. There is a balance of prophetic witness here. Both stories are included. Why might this be meani...

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss Luke 1:26-38. This is the passage that gives us our key verse for this series. This is the culmination of all promises, with Mary’s faithfulness front and center. Mary’s trust isn’t without question (v34) or confusion (v29). But she stays with it – and so does God. We may not be asked to do a big thing like this – but then again, we don’t know. Go...