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  • Peace, Love — Messages of action in a time of fear

    Drew Downs

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    April 12, 2026

    Peace, Love — Messages of action in a time of fear

    The appearance of Jesus to the disciples in the Upper Room is often taken for a statement on faith rather than a call to action and trust.

    Sermons
  • A Story of Far More Than Doubt — for Easter 2A

    Drew Downs

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    April 8, 2026

    A Story of Far More Than Doubt — for Easter 2A

    There is a deep misunderstanding in the way many have read this passage from John about Thomas. It is a passage about belief far more than doubt.

    Faith
  • Being and Doubting — and the True Depth of Faith

    Drew Downs

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    April 7, 2026

    Being and Doubting — and the True Depth of Faith

    In dealing with faith and doubt, people often make it into a singular, either/or debate between the two rather than recognize that both are necessary.

    Faith
  • A Resurrection Revelation — New Life and the Grace of God

    Drew Downs

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    April 5, 2026

    A Resurrection Revelation — New Life and the Grace of God

    The great gift of Easter is the revelation of God, of the work we are called to do, the life we are to ignite, and the hope that is in us all.

    Sermons
  • With Fear and Great Joy — the delight of resurrection hope

    Drew Downs

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    April 4, 2026

    With Fear and Great Joy — the delight of resurrection hope

    The Resurrection of Jesus comes, not just with salvation, but command and hope, to participate in a greater project of salvation.

    Sermons
  • Sacrifice and Love — the Tragedy in the Crucifixion

    Drew Downs

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    April 3, 2026

    Sacrifice and Love — the Tragedy in the Crucifixion

    The challenge of the crucifixion, of gathering on Good Friday, is allowing ourselves to remember, to face the sin of the world, to redeem it all.

    Sermons
  • For the Sake of Love — The Embarrassing Life of Service

    Drew Downs

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    April 2, 2026

    For the Sake of Love — The Embarrassing Life of Service

    The most powerful symbol for us on Maundy Thursday is the washing of feet and the command that we wash each others’. We’d really rather not.

    Sermons
  • Confusion at the Tomb — for Easter Day

    Drew Downs

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    April 1, 2026

    Confusion at the Tomb — for Easter Day

    In the visit to the tomb, we see the elements of Easter that are often pushed aside, like the bindness of grief and trust in the witness of others

    Faith
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