Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 20)
Privilege
Linda and Matt invite reflection on how Scripture and our Christian tradition might frame our disruption of privilege. The message is rooted in Mark 3.1-6.
Guns & Gun Violence
Matt’s message puts guns & gun violence on The Table and is rooted in Micah 4.1-4 and Joel 3. Here is a link to Rev. David Lewicki’s blog on December 3, 2015 called We Are All Mass Murderers (And All Victims of It). The clips of music in this podcast are both the original music of The Brilliance. The songs are called Run and Love Shall Overcome.
Dwelling in the Christmas Story
Matt’s message is rooted in Luke 2. How might God’s appearance to the shepherds long ago prepare us to offer radical hospitality to around 120 unhoused guests this week through Winter Sanctuary? What work of Christmas is God calling you to fulfill?
Christmas Eve
Matt’s message from our 5pm Candlelight Christmas Eve worship gathering is rooted in Luke 2. Little Drummer Boy featuring Omari Tau.
Joy
Matt’s message is rooted in Zephaniah 3.14-20 and invites reflection on finding joy as we partner with God in the Advent of a new reality.
Hope
Matt’s message is rooted in Jeremiah 33.14-16. This is the first week in a four-week worship series called Christmas is Coming. Here is a link to the video, Beyond Bethlehem, played during the message.
Deep Commitment
Matt’s message is rooted in Mark 12.28-34 & invites reflection on our Deep Commitments to God and one another. Here is a link to our online Deep Commitment Card.
Ruined by Baptism
We celebrated the Baptism of 7 adults and 5 children in worship this morning. Matt’s message is rooted in Mark 10.46-52. The baptismal liturgy is adapted from Marcia McFee & the closing song is based on Matthew’s Song by Agape (David Scherer).
Growing in Faith
Matt’s message is rooted in Mark 10.17-31. What powers might be holding us captive and preventing us from taking a next step into the freedom toward which Grace lures us? How might we grow in faith? What might the story of Jesus and the rich young ruler have to teach us about growing in faith today?
Our Vintage Church’s Future: Tony Soprano, Pablo Escobar, & Jesus
Our gathering was rooted in Mark 9.38-50. Matt’s message invites reflection on how followers of Jesus have drawn lines of exclusion, yet Jesus is always on the other side of our lines…Jesus is always with the outsiders. How might this shape our vintage church’s next five years? Daryl Black joined our phenomenal music team again this morning as we continued our celebration of #thetableturns5. This is the third week in a three-week series called Our Vintage Church.
The Table Turns 5
We celebrated The Table turning 5 in worship this morning. Our gathering was rooted in Mark 9.30-37. This is the second week in a three-week series called Our Vintage Church.
Climate Change
With sanctuary restoration still underway, we gathered on the front lawn for worship once again at 9:30 & 11:00 am. Matt’s message is rooted in the first story of creation from Genesis 1. How might the first story of creation shape our responses to climate change? What might dominion look like in our day?