Sermon archive for category: Rev. Candy Snively

The Rev. Candy Snively discusses John 20:19-31: “No matter where you are or who you are with, Christ stands among his people, among us, saying ‘Peace, be with you,’ breathing life into what looks lifeless. Regardless of the circumstances, Jesus shows up bringing peace.”

On the First Sunday of Lent, the Rev. Candy Snively discusses Jesus’s temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4:1-11.

The Rev. Candy Snively considers 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and “what happens when the wisdom of the world is challenged by the wisdom of God.”

The Rev. Candy Snively discusses Isaiah 2:1-5 and the beginning of Advent: “Maybe we’ve depended a little too much on God transforming our spears and swords while we’re still swinging them, instead of laying them down long enough to make a few plowshares. But Advent is a time to repair what is broken, to heal what is hurt. It is the time to remember the work we need to do on our lives, our spirits, and our hearts.”

The Rev. Candy Snively reflects on Luke 17:5-10: “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ They appear to be a bit overwhelmed by his teaching, and they turn to Jesus and ask for an increase in their faith. I think most of us have struggled with this at some point in our lives. If I just had more faith, I wouldn’t have so many questions or doubts. If I just had more faith, I would be a better person. But faith is not about size or quantity.”