Sermon Archive

Creation Care

Preacher: Jonathan Mark Good morning, my name is Jonathan Mark an alumni of MVS and regular attender of the SMC congregation. I come to you this morning to share the story of when I visited the ancient and mighty Appalachian mountains. I want to begin this message...

Calm Amidst the Storm

Preacher: Meg Lumsdaine In the myriad of complexity that typifies our life experience, we can feel ourselves lost in the storm. Even though Jesus’ disciples had been privileged to witness various instances of their Teacher’s miraculous powers, still, they become...

Blessing of Teachers & Students and MVS Volunteers

Preacher: Meg Lumsdaine “Neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”  (1 Corinthians 3:7)  Any person who has ever planted a garden knows that every garden is in need of a good planter and tender of the field.  Paul is...

Promise and Blessing

Preacher: Meg Lumsdaine Within Reach: Creating a Community of Shalom Week Six: Promise and Blessing As Christians, our lineage begins through connection to a deeply-rooted story of promise. This Sunday, as we conclude our six-week “Within Reach” worship series, the...

Change & Transformation

Preacher: Meg Lumsdaine Worship, May 10, 2015: Within Reach: Creating a Community of Shalom Week Five: Change & Transformation Our child has a birthday soon.  As every parent knows, crossing the yearly threshold of their child’s birthday is a poignant experience...