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Were You There? The Resurrection and the Life

In this Lenten sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on John 11 and the raising of Lazarus—one of the most powerful turning points in the Gospel. What does it mean that Jesus wept? And how can we trust that “the worst thing is never the last thing”? This message invites us to face mortality and brokenness not with fear, but with hope in the God who walks with us through the valley.

The Light of the World

Why do bad things happen? In John 9, Jesus confronts that question — and shifts the focus from blame to revelation. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what it means to truly see and truly listen, and how refusing to hear another person can compound suffering. This message invites us into courageous compassion, reminding us that while we can’t fix the world, we can offer ourselves — and that is holy work.

Co-Workers with God

In this week’s sermon from John 4:46–54, Pastor Mark explores the healing of the official’s son as a sign of divine partnership and human advocacy. With compassion and conviction, he challenges us to be co-workers with God in building a beloved community where justice and love prevail.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Co-Workers with God

This week’s guide invites deeper reflection on healing, advocacy, and divine partnership from John 4:46–54. Use these thoughtful questions to explore what it means to be beloved children of God and co-workers for justice in today’s world.

What's in Your Well?

When a snowstorm moved worship online, Pastor Mark invited us to reflect on what’s beneath the surface of our lives. In John 4, a Samaritan woman at a well discovers the living water Jesus offers—an image of grace and transformation that still flows today. Read the full sermon, “What’s In Your Well?” to dive deeper.

Come and See: Holy Trouble

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Mark explores the story of Jesus cleansing the temple—not as a critique of commerce, but as a radical call to justice, resurrection, and communal love. With modern-day connections and prophetic clarity, this message challenges us to disrupt what needs disrupting and to embody fierce love in the face of injustice.

Come and See: Everyday Miracles

In this warm and reflective sermon, Pastor Mark explores the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. He invites us to look beyond the miracle and recognize the everyday signs of God's presence and love in our lives. This sermon reminds us that divine abundance often shows up in unexpected places—like a party running out of wine—and encourages us to notice the quiet ways God is at work all around us.

Come and See: An Epiphany Mashup

In this New Year sermon, Pastor Mark blends the calling of the first disciples in John's Gospel with the story of the Magi, inviting us to reflect on what it means to follow, welcome, and protect. Drawing connections between Epiphany, accessibility, and refugee experiences, this message is a heartfelt call to love boldly and live with open hearts.

Voices of Advent: Mary

In this powerful Third Sunday of Advent message, Pastor Mark Hanna explores Mary’s revolutionary Magnificat and how her voice—like so many others on the margins—carries hope, justice, and deep joy. Discover how Advent invites us to sing our own songs of faith and join God in transformative work.

Voices of Advent: Zechariah

In this thought-provoking sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mark Hanna reflects on the story of Zechariah—not through his famous song, but through his silence. Explore what it means to find faith in doubt, hope in waiting, and God’s voice in the quiet.