Sermon Archive
Confessions: Psalm 51:17
Bible Text: Psalm 51:17 | Preacher: Kate Rae Davis (Kate Rae Davis, MDiv. Kate is a writer and speaker and is currently in the ordination process with the Episcopal Church. Her interests include literature, gardening, cooking, and sailing. Originally from West...
A Stranger There: Movement and Identity
Bible Text: Exodus 2.11-25 | Preacher: Luke Lorenzini, Youkhana Yousif Luke Lorenzini is a former ESL teacher and a current case manager at World Relief Seattle. He is passionate about languages, exploring other cultures, and using Scripture to inform his worldview....
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...