Sermons by Randy

I sometimes forget how important our connection to one another is as followers of Jesus Christ. The reality is that we are bound together by Christ’s blood — there’s no stronger bond than that! And we are bound together by a shared covenant to Christ through this congregation! Don’t we all forget that sometimes? We’re … Read more

Several years ago, one of my former professors called Joleen and I "peacemakers." I’m not really sure what he saw in us, but I do remember one time when I was about 11 years old. My family was getting ready to move out of California. Me, my sister, and three of my cousins were visiting … Read more

When I face a giant, my natural reaction is to want to run away. That’s normal; it’s called fear. Somehow I think that if I run away and ignore the giant, it will go away! What about you? Do you ever do that? Lost hearts run away from giants; brave hearts run toward them! 1 … Read more

Better TogetherAs the "body of Christ,” we are connected to one another. We need each other. We are better together than we are apart! I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to love people with a sacrificial/unconditional love sometimes. What about you? Is it hard to love others (even those closest to … Read more

Life is busy. We live in a world of fast food, microwave ovens, cell phones, and things like Gogurt (yogurt for those on the go). Life is so busy that it’s easy for our lives to get out of rhythm! A few statements have been working on me, some for only a few weeks; others … Read more

Read Psalm 19.1-6 It’s great to worship God outdoors today here at Detwiler Field. "Let everything that lives sing praises to the LORD! Praise the LORD!" (Psalm 150.6) Wired for WorshipGod, who created us, has wired us for worship. Last week, we talked about the reality that having CWG leads people to do crazy things … Read more

About 13 months ago, I was reading J. Oswald Sanders’ book Spiritual Leadership. And as I read the chapter on prayer, I had this intense, intimate moment with God, and out of that experience, I decided that if there was only one thing I could master I in my life, it would be prayer. Yes, … Read more

Have you ever wondered … Why are we here? Why do we exist? What’s our role in what God is doing in the world? What is God’s plan for us (as a congregation and as individual Christ-followers)? "You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? … Read more

Read Luke 10.25-27 "God loves you!" Wow. Those are only three words, but they are very powerful words. In fact, until you fully grasp those three words in your heart, you won’t be able to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength! "But God showed his great love for us by … Read more

Today, we begin a new series: "The Great Adventure." Following Jesus Christ is indeed an adventure! And the great adventure is all about Jesus! I agree with Helen Keller: “Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing at all.” So let’s get started. Read Luke 9.57-62. Talk is cheap!While Jesus was on a … Read more