Sermons
“Exodus: A Praying People” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – November 6, 2016
Introduction We are still looking at how God shaped the Israelites in the book of Exodus and how God shapes us today. Last week we saw the Israelites finally get something right when they showed generosity to help build the traveling Sanctuary. We heard how the heart is intertwined with generosity – whether that’s with […]
“Exodus: A Generous People” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – October 30, 2016
Introduction We are still looking at how God shaped the Israelites in the book of Exodus and how God shapes us today. Last week we saw how God supplied the Israelites with miraculous bread, and we heard how we can have the “I wish/I can’t” mindset or the “I have/I can” mindset. This week we […]
“Exodus: A Supplied People” – October 23, 2016 by Rev. Cody Sandahl
Introduction This week we are looking at how God supplied the people of Israel and what provision God makes for us today. And it starts off in an interesting place. The story starts at Elim, which is a big oasis in the desert. A fertile, green place with lots of water and food. The Israelites […]
“Exodus: An Obedient People” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – October 9, 2016
Introduction We are still looking at how God shaped the Israelites in the book of Exodus and how God is shaping us today as well. Last week Carol talked about the Covenant. This week we’re getting into everyone’s favorite passage from the Bible – the Ten Commandments. One of the best-known and best-understood parts of […]
“Exodus: A Rescued People” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – September 25, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at how God shaped the Israelites in the book of Exodus and how God is shaping us today. Last week Carol talked about responding to the call of God like Moses at the burning bush. Now we’re going to skip over a lot of the story. We’re […]
“Exodus: A Suffering People” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – September 11, 2016
We are starting a new series looking at how God shaped the Jewish people during the story of Exodus, and how God is shaping us today. If you think of the Bible as a play, you can divide it into 6 acts: Creation, the Fall (when Adam and Eve and all of us are separated […]
“Signs and Wonders: The Sign of Jonah” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – August 28, 2016
Introduction This is our last week in our series looking at the signs and wonders of Jesus. Next week Dave Blackburn will be preaching, and then we’ll start a new series looking at how God shaped the Israelites and how God is shaping us as well. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus […]
“Signs and Wonders: Raising Lazarus” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – August 21, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at the Signs and Wonders of Jesus. Last week Joshua talked about the healing of the man who was born blind. We were reminded that Jesus is present with us whatever we’re experiencing. Whatever cards we’re dealt, Jesus is there. This week we’re looking at one of […]
“Signs and Wonders: Walking on Water” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – August 7, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at the signs and wonders of Jesus. Last week Pastor Carol talked about the feeding of the 5000 – which was probably 10-15,000 once you added in women and children. Our text today happens right after this miraculous meal on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. […]
“Signs and Wonders: Healing the Paralytic” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – July 24, 2016
Introduction We are still looking at the signs and wonders of Jesus. Our text today takes place at a pool that was created in Jerusalem. I’ve been there – it’s pretty large, and it was probably used as a water supply for the city. But as we’ll hear in the text, it was also associated […]
“Signs and Wonders: Water Into Wine” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – July 10, 2016
Introduction We are starting a new series looking at the Signs and Wonders of Jesus – primarily in the Gospel of John. And as we go through this series, I think it’s easy to know that Jesus was doing incredible things while he walked the earth. And we generally know that the Holy Spirit kept […]
“The Christian Citizen” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – July 3, 2016
Patriot and Saint Did you know that you are probably alive today thanks to a Russian submarine officer? The year is 1962 and the world is on edge during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The US Navy has initiated a blockade around Cuba, and one Soviet submarine is testing the resolve of the Americans. The captain […]
“Jonah: A Strong-Willed Child Doesn’t Get His Way” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – June 26, 2016
Introduction This is our final week looking at the book of Jonah. Next week we’ll celebrate Independence Day and look at being a Christian citizen. Then two weeks from now we start a new series on the signs and wonders performed by Jesus. For a quick recap of the Jonah’s story so far, he is […]
“Redemption of an Entire City Begins with One Man” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – June 19, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at Jonah. Last week we heard about Jonah’s prayer in the belly of the fish, and this week we finally journey with Jonah to the city of Nineveh. Home of the Assyrian Empire. Enemy of Israel. Jonah 3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, […]
“Jonah: Wake Up” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – June 5, 2016
Introduction This week we are focusing on the rest of Jonah chapter one, where the sailors find Jonah asleep, they figure out why God is mad at Jonah, they throw him overboard, and then Jonah finds himself a somewhat fishy ride. Wake Up And this part of the story of Jonah reminds me of when […]
“Ephesians: Armed for a Mission” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – May 15, 2016
Introduction This is our last Sunday looking at Ephesians. Next week we have Pastor Kay from Zimbabwe with us, and then on May 29 we’ll start a series looking at Jonah. In last week’s sermon we saw how all are equal in the eyes of God, so we don’t HAVE to, but we can CHOOSE […]
“Ephesians: Honor Christ in Everything” by Rev Cody Sandahl – May 8, 2016
Introduction Well we are still in our series looking at the book of Ephesians. We’re in the final chapter this week and next week. Last week we looked at the controversial section from Ephesians 5 that talks to husbands and wives, and we saw the bookends for that section were “submit to one another out […]
“Ephesians: The Christian Family” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – May 1, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at the book of Ephesians. Last week we talked about how we have unity in Christ, but that doesn’t mean we have uniformity. Our oneness is based on our faith in Christ, not agreeing on everything. This week we are going into one of the most controversial […]
“Ephesians: Blessed to be a Blessing” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – April 24, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at the book of Ephesians. This week we are looking at the passage in scripture that I take as my overarching job description. It was on my resume. It’s on my website. When the Presbytery asked me to state my goal as a pastor, these verses were […]
“Ephesians: Amazing Grace” by Rev. Cody Sandahl – April 10, 2016
Introduction We are still in our series looking at the letter to the church in Ephesus. Last week we heard about Christ’s kingdom, and how we as citizens can go to battle in prayer on behalf of the king. This week we are going to one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Interestingly, […]