SERMONS
Nov 13, 2022
Celebration
Speaker:
John Bromels
Scripture:
Luke 14:15-23
Joy is at the heart of celebration. Indeed, I rather imagine it’s the engine that keeps the entire operation going. “The joy of the LORD is your strength,” declared Nehemiah.3 And so it is. ~Richard Foster
Nov 6, 2022
Contemplation
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Psalm 46: 10
“The best definition I know for contemplation is as follows: Contemplation is a long, loving look at what really is… We have to find a place where we can receive all of our experiences without repressing anything. ~Richard Rohr
Oct 23, 2022
Christus Victor Theology
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Text: I John 3:4-8
This is the final message in our series, "Four Views".
Oct 16, 2022
Liberation Theology
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 4:16-20
Liberation Theology
Oct 9, 2022
Moral Exemplar Theology
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
I Peter 2:18-25
Bill Hull writes what could be considered The Gospel in an Elevator Conversation: Follow Jesus and he will teach you everything you need to know.
Oct 2, 2022
Satisfactory Theology
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Isaiah 53:3-6
Four Views: On Christ, Communion, the Cross, and Beloved Community
Sep 25, 2022
The Cost of Peace
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Romans 12:9-18
This is the final message in our series, "The Beauty of Peace".
Aug 28, 2022
The Gospel According to Pickleball
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Galatians 6:2
This is the third message in our series, "The Gospel According to..."
Aug 21, 2022
The Gospel According to Coffee
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 20:1-16
This is the second message in our current sermon series: The Gospel According to...
Aug 14, 2022
The Gospel According to Dim Sum Part One
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
I Timothy 6:17-19
This message is split into two parts. Please listen to both parts to hear the entire message.
Aug 14, 2022
The Gospel Acording to Dim Sum Part Two
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
I Timothy 6:17-19
This message is split into two parts. Please listen to both parts to hear the entire message.
Jul 31, 2022
Why Did Martin Luther King's Jesus Die?
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Mark 10:42-45
If we look at Jesus in a similar way as we look at MLK and the Civil Rights era, we can understand things like what happened in the Temple and Jesus’ “Palm Sunday” march.
Jul 24, 2022
Problem-Free Jesus
Speaker:
Julia Hitt
Scripture:
1 John 4:19-20
We have the promise that God is walking with us, holding us, guiding us, and striving to work through humans to create good out of evil.
Jul 17, 2022
God Bless America? Part One
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Romans 13:1-2
This message is split into two parts. Please listen to both parts to hear the entire message.
Jul 17, 2022
God Bless America? Part Two
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Romans 13:1-2
This message is split into two parts. Please listen to both parts to hear the entire message.
Jun 26, 2022
Radical Hospitality
Speaker:
Rebecca Bromels
Scripture:
Galatians 3:26-28
We are all one. We are all children of God.
Jun 19, 2022
Living Nonviolently
Speaker:
Mary Stucky
Scripture:
Romans 12:9-17
Even Our Enemies Must Be Loved.
Jun 12, 2022
Economic Sharing (Part One)
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Acts 4:32-37
This message is split into two 14-minute chunks. Please listen to both Part 1 & 2 for the entire talk.
Jun 12, 2022
Economic Sharing (Part Two)
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Acts 4:32-37
This message is split into two 14-minute chunks. Please listen to both Part 1 & 2 for the entire talk.
Jun 5, 2022
Devotion to God (Part One)
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Act 2: 42-47
This message is split into two 15-minute chunks. Please listen to both Part 1 & 2 for the entire talk.
Jun 5, 2022
Devotion to God (Part Two)
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Acts 2: 42-47
This message is split into two 15-minute chunks. Please listen to both Part 1 & 2 for the entire talk.
May 15, 2022
If I Could Turn Back Time
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Revelation 21:1-5
God’s love embraces every part of who we are, and longs to heal us so we may become everything we’re created to be.
May 8, 2022
Jesus, Help Me
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Psalm 13:1-4
God embraces us, even as we are in despair, and longs to comfort and heal us.
May 1, 2022
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Acts 9:1-6
God is with us in our darkness, and longs to bring us healing through her light of life.
Apr 24, 2022
Maybe I'll Pray
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
John 20:19-31
God embraces us in our doubt, and longs to show us her marvelous works!
Apr 17, 2022
In Cincy as it is in Heaven
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 6:9-13
Apr 10, 2022
From Power Over to Power With
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Philippians 2:5-11
Power Over to Power With
Apr 3, 2022
From Scarcity to Abundance
Speaker:
Clair Hochstetler
Scripture:
John 12:1-8
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “The Poor You Will Always Have With You”?
Mar 27, 2022
(R)evolutionary Love
Speaker:
John Bromels
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
(R)evolutionary Love
Mar 13, 2022
(R)evolutionary Love
Speaker:
Rebecca Bromels
Scripture:
Luke 13:31-35
(R)evolutionary Love
Mar 6, 2022
Practice Makes Permanent
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 4:1-13
God’s revolutionary love transforms us from prioritizing our personal security to living with generosity toward our neighbors.
Feb 27, 2022
Do Not Lose Heart
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:4
Feb 6, 2022
"Blessed" by God
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Psalm 138
Jan 23, 2022
Growing
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 4:14-21
Jan 2, 2022
Dare to Imagine God's Dance
Speaker:
John Bromels
Scripture:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Dec 26, 2021
Dare to Imagine God's Robe
Speaker:
Greta Holt
Scripture:
Colossians 3:12-17
Robes dominate this week’s images, from Samuel’s annual little robe from Hannah while he, like Jesus, grew in wisdom and stature to Paul’s instructions to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, love, peace.
Dec 19, 2021
Dare to Imagine God's Face
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
John 1:!-5
What amazing love is this that the Godhead comes down to us in the little clan of a little people and takes on a human face? With Mary, we rejoice in God, our Savior, by actively participating in God’s leveling mercy.
Dec 12, 2021
Dare to Imagine God's Song
Speaker:
Jen Wills Fisher
Scripture:
1:39-55
Singing together causes great joy and jubilation. But, even more, our hearts exult and swell as we imagine God singing over us.
Dec 5, 2021
Dare to Imagine God's Embrace
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 1:68-79
Imagine the wideness of God’s embrace of all creatures and creation! It will widen our hearts to do the things that make for peace.
Nov 28, 2021
Dare to Imagine God's Goodness
Speaker:
Keith Lehman, Maggie Seeck, Mary Stucky
Scripture:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Can we, dare we, embrace hope once more? We can when we remember God's steadfast goodness and the goodness of learning and walking in God's ways.
Nov 21, 2021
The Courage to Believe
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 11:1-6
Whatever we believe dictates how we live.
Will you believe the best or assume the worst?
Nov 14, 2021
The Courage to Pray
Speaker:
Clair Hochstetler
Scripture:
John 17:20-26
CMF Member Clair Hochstetler, a chaplain, shares his experiences with prayer.
Nov 7, 2021
The Courage to Rest
Speaker:
Pastor Brian Moll
Scripture:
Psalm 23:1-3
Many in our community are tired and exhausted. Pastor Brian explains how we as a church can offer respite to the weary.
Oct 31, 2021
The Courage to Question
Speaker:
Greta Holt
Scripture:
Romans 12:1-2, 11-12
CMF Member Greta Holt shares her thoughts on questioning one's faith.
Oct 24, 2021
The Courage to Resist
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
John 12:24-26
It takes courage to resist our own comfort for the sake of others, and for the sake of our own growth.
Oct 17, 2021
The Courage to Dream
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 14:25-30
We are people who not only dream, but people who aren’t afraid to fail, to learn, to stumble toward God’s beloved community.
Oct 10, 2021
The Courage to Be
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Psalm 139:14
A courageous church is filled with people learning to fully embrace the person God is making them to be.
Oct 3, 2021
The Art of Reconciliation
Speaker:
Brian Moll & Others
Scripture:
Psalm 85:10
Sep 26, 2021
A Place and A People of Refuge
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Isaiah 58: 1-12
Sep 19, 2021
Give Peace a Chance
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 5:9
Sep 12, 2021
We Can Work It Out
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
John 2 13 - 25
Sep 5, 2021
CMF Responds
Speaker:
Carol Moson, Kamala Renick, Neil Widmer, Steve Herbold
Scripture:
Hebrews 10:23-25
Aug 29, 2021
The Power of Solidarity
Speaker:
Rev. Daniel Hughes
Scripture:
Luke 4: 16-21
Aug 22, 2021
Let, Let Go
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
John 3: 1-8
Aug 15, 2021
The Need to Be Right
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 13:24-30
Aug 8, 2021
The Power of One Voice
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 18:1-8
Aug 1, 2021
The Illusion of Success
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Matthew 4:1-11
Jul 25, 2021
The Power of Proximity
Speaker:
Brian Moll
Scripture:
Luke 5:27-33 & Luke 7:33-35