Because we are a community with a strong focus on study, service and community, we deeply appreciate challenging weekly sermons on these topics. (We call them “Promptings.”)
Below is a sampling of sermons offered in recent weeks by our talented and devoted preachers, Jessica Moore and Carl Hilton VanOsdall, as well as others who join us as guest preachers.
October 25, 2026
Rev. Carl Hilton VanOsdall
“The Death of Moses”
When I hear of someone’s passing,
my internal process goes something like this:
Uh! a SENSATION with an inner sense like the collapse of a hot air balloon. Huh…
Then, my mind…and my heart, without my even TRYING to do so…
begin to run a some instantaneously constructed composite movie,
with images and recollections of the one who I learned has passed on from this life,
all of this happening with no intention on my part.
October 18, 2026
Rev. Jessica Moore
“Looking for God”
Exodus is a long and epic story. I feel the need to recap a bit before diving in to our specific scene.
October 11, 2026
Rev. Carl Hilton VanOsdall
“The Golden Calf”
Dr. Trent Foley was a religion professor of mine in college, not one of my favorites honestly,
mostly on me… you will soon understand why.
The course was Religious Types in Christianity and
Professor Foley assigned a 1,500 word paper on apostasy due next class.
October 4, 2026
Rev. Carl Hilton VanOsdall
“The Ten Commandments for Today”
For better or for worse, the first thing that pops into my mind when
I think of the Ten Commandments is…controversy
