Rooted and Risen – Colossians 2:6-19  I have a couple different guilty pleasure tv shows that I like to watch.  Ice Road Truckers about driving on a literal frozen highwayContinue readingRooted and Risen – July 24, 2022

Letters to the People: Rooted in Christ Colossians 1:15-28 July 17, 2022 – Rev. Stefanie Hayes   Weeds.    They spread.   They grow deep.   They choke things out.    Back in 2016 when IContinue readingLetters to the People: Rooted in Christ – July 17, 2022

Before I was a pastor, I was a teacher.  I am originally from Texas and grew up in Austin.  I did my undergrad at The University of Texas at AustinContinue readingRooted in Hope – July 10, 2022 — Colossians 1:1-14

The lens through which we look at and experience life matters.  That lens determines who, how, and what we notice and recognize.  The lens through which we look at our life matters, and Jacob, after he wakes from his vision of God, encounters the world anew, with a new lens and awareness and cries out, surely the Lord is in this place…The good news is that the house of God and the gate of heaven are not isolated or confined to ancient Israel or one location thousands of miles away.  The house of God and the gate of heaven are right here, right now…Together, let us experience and lean into how God is here now and discern the dreams and visions God has for the future. … Continue readingSurely the Lord is in This Place – July 3, 2022

By Rev. Chris Jorgensen June 5, 2022 Video of entire service: https://www.facebook.com/hanscomparkchurch/videos/1128294151048740 Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 I have to start this sermon with a confession. I almost forgot about Pentecost thisContinue readingForgiven and Freed

by Rev. Chris Jorgensen May 22, 2022 Video of Entire Service: https://www.facebook.com/hanscomparkchurch/videos/407743561023756 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 In this book we have been exploring, Tuesdays with Morrie, there are two mainContinue readingLove is Gritty

By Rev. Chris Jorgensen May 15, 2022 This week, like last, we are going to start with a scene from the book Tuesdays with Morrie. The year was 1995. AfterContinue readingThe Wondrous Cross

By Rev. Chris Jorgensen May 8, 2022 Video of entire service: https://www.facebook.com/hanscomparkchurch/videos/1051188499115138 Scripture: Isaiah 49: 13-15 How many of you have read the book, Tuesdays with Morrie? Or seen theContinue readingTo Know God

By Rev. Chris Jorgensen April 24, 2022 Video of entire service: https://www.facebook.com/hanscomparkchurch/videos/950593978891399 Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 Our scripture for today is a fascinating text. It’s this scene featuring Jacob. Now, Jacob isContinue readingWrestling with God

By Rev. Chris Jorgensen April 17, 2022 Video of entire service: https://www.facebook.com/hanscomparkchurch/videos/2996263410590489 In seminary, one of my professors was the Rev. Dr. Melanie Johnson-DeBaufre, or as everyone affectionately referred toContinue readingEven Now: An Easter Sermon