Faith Lift
Weekly Sermons from Rev Craig Gommer. Just a guy trying to help people find God in their lives and be Christ in their community and the world
Episodes
What if Easter isn’t just something to believe… but a movement to step into?
In this Easter message based on Matthew 28:1–10, we explore the resurrection through a series of vivid images—two women at the tomb, a high-voltage angel, an empty grave, and witnesses running with fear and great joy.
At the center of it all is a simple invitation:
“Come and see… then go and tell.”
The risen Christ is not behind us—He is already ahead of u...
On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus with shouts of “Hosanna!”—celebrating a king they thought they understood.
But what if they didn’t?
In this final message of our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we explore the closing words:
“For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory…”
What do these words really mean—and what kind of King are we praying to?
As we enter Holy Week, we’re invited to move beyond words and into a deeper way...
Temptation is something we all face—but what if it’s less about individual moments and more about the direction of our lives?
In Week 5 of our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we explore the petition: “And lead us, not into temptation…” Through the lens of James 1:13–15, we are reminded that God does not lead us into temptation, but instead invites us to follow a different path—one shaped by grace, wisdom, and faithful living.
This messa...
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful—and most difficult—parts of the Lord’s Prayer.
In this message, we explore what Jesus meant when he taught us to pray, “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” What does it mean to be forgiven by God? And what does it look like to extend that same grace to others?
Through the imagery of burdens we carry and the powerful example of Jesus forgiving from the cross,...
Week 3 of our Lord’s Prayer series
In this message, Pastor Craig explores the deeper meaning of “daily bread,” the reality of hunger in our world, and the deeper hunger that lives within every human heart. Drawing from John 6, where Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life,” we discover that Christ meets both our physical and spiritual needs.
But the prayer doesn’t stop with us. When we are fed by Christ, we are sent to feed others.
Whose Will Be Done? Mine or Thine?
Control comes naturally. Surrender does not.
In Pastor Craig's message for Week 2 in Lent and the second of our Lord’s Prayer series, he explores what it really means to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” From humanity’s resistance in Genesis to Jesus’ surrender in Gethsemane, we discover that the Kingdom breaks in when we release our grip on the throne.
What if the most powerful prayer ...
We begin our Lenten journey with the prayer Jesus taught us. In this first message of the series on the Lord’s Prayer, we explore the opening words:
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”
These familiar phrases are more than tradition — they are an invitation.
An invitation to remember we are not alone.
An invitation to trust that God is near and beyond.
An invitation to live in a way that honors God’s na...
What if the mountain you’ve lived beside your whole life is the one God is inviting you to climb?
In Pastor Craig's Transfiguration Sunday message, he explores Jesus’ mountaintop moment with Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1–9) alongside a poem by Robert Frost that names a familiar spiritual temptation: knowing about the mountain without ever making the climb.
As we stand on the threshold of Lent, you are invited to move f...
n Called to Shine, we hear Jesus’ declaration: “You are the light of the world.” This message explores what it means to live out our faith visibly and faithfully in everyday life. Using the imagery of the Olympic flame and the powerful moment when Muhammad Ali lit the torch, we reflect on perseverance, purpose, and staying connected to God as the source of our light.
Whether you feel strong or worn down, this sermon offers a hopeful...
What does faith ask of us when the world feels heavy and complicated?
In his message Pastor Craig reflects on 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 and the wisdom of the cross — a wisdom that does not look away from suffering, but draws near to it. In a time when pain is often debated, explained, or ignored, the cross invites us to stay close instead of turning away.
This message does not offer easy answers or political solutions.
Instead, it inv...
What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people”?
Pastor Craig explores how fishing is less about results and more about formation. Drawing from Matthew 4:12–23 and Isaiah 9:1–4, we discover that following Jesus shapes us with patience, wisdom, endurance, faith, and the courage to let go of control. Like fishermen learning the waters, the church is called to pay attention to the world arou...
When Jesus was asked a simple question — “Where are you staying?” — his response changed everything: “Come and see.”
Through Pastor Craig's message, we imagine Jesus not only as teacher and Savior, but as host. Drawing from Psalm 40 and John 1, we explore three moments in the Gospels when Jesus sets the table: at the beginning of his ministry, before his death, and after the resurrection.
“Come and see.” “Go and prepare.” “Come a...
Baptism is more than a moment. It is a calling.
Pastor Craig explore's the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and what it reveals about our own identity and mission. Drawing on biblical imagery, modern scenes from the Jordan, and the realities of our world today, we discover that baptism is both a gift of grace and a dangerous commitment.
Jesus does not come out of the water and head for comfort. He walks straight into hunger, ...
On Epiphany Sunday, we hear the familiar story of the magi—and the often-overlooked shadow of Herod. Christ is born, yet the world still feels unchanged. Fear still looms. Violence still threatens hope.
And yet, the magi refuse to let fear stop them. They follow the light, honor Christ, and return home by another way. As this series comes to a close and a new year begins, we proclaim that our journey continues—and fear will not have...
The Christmas story doesn’t end in calm—it moves into danger. In Matthew 2:13–15, the Holy Family flees to Egypt, becoming refugees in order to protect their child.
In Pastor Craig's message, we explore how fear can either destroy or protect—and how, when grounded in love, fear can become fuel for justice. What does it mean to follow Emmanuel, God with us, in a world where fear and injustice still remain?
On Christmas Eve, we gather in a world where fear often feels overwhelming—and dare to proclaim a deeper truth: good news is louder than fear.Drawing from Luke 2:1–20, Pastor Craig's message explores a Christmas story that is anything but silent. Angels interrupt the night with proclamation. Shepherds tremble and then run to share what they’ve seen. God’s good news doesn’t erase fear—it enters it, takes flesh, and refuses to be...
Fear often teaches us to pull back, to stay quiet, and to face things alone. But what if fear doesn’t have to lead to isolation?
In this final week of Advent, Pastor Craig reflect's on Joseph’s story and the courageous love that moved him to stand in solidarity with Mary. Through Scripture, theology, and sacred art, we explore how faith does not eliminate fear—but allows us to move forward anyway, hand in hand with God and with ...
Pastor Craig's message for the Third Sunday of Advent explores how Mary and Jeremiah stepped into God’s calling even while feeling afraid and inadequate. Their stories remind us that courage/faith isn’t the absence of fear — it’s trusting God’s presence in the midst of it. Join us as we reflect on the small, quiet acts of faith that move us forward, one trembling yes at a time.
When We’re Running Out of Hope, God Is at Work: In this week’s Advent message, we meet John the Baptist at one of the most vulnerable moments of his life. From a prison cell, weary and discouraged, he sends Jesus a question that echoes through every age: “Are You the One… or should we look for another?”
Jesus responds not with rebuke, but with reassurance. This is a message for anyone feeling tired, discouraged, or unsure — a remind...
Advent 1: In a world that still feels like “the time of Herod,” we begin our Advent series entitled: "What do you fear?" This week, Pastor Craig looks at Zechariah’s encounter with the angel and the promise that even in our deepest worries, God hears our prayers and breaks into our fear with hope.
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