Sermons on rooted in grace (Page 12)
More Than Crumbs
Rev. Sam Blewis was our special guest preacher this morning at The Table. Sam’s message is rooted in Luke 16:19-31 & invites reflection on where we might find ourselves in the story of Lazarus and the rich man.
The Bottom Line
Micheal Pope was our special guest preacher. Micheal’s message is rooted in Luke 15.1-10.
The Bottom Line
Rev. Carol Estes was our special guest preacher for the opening worship of this series. Carols’ message is rooted in Luke 14.25-33.
Sabbath
Matt’s message this Labor Day weekend invites reflection on how we might be called to renew our commitments to keeping a weekly day of Sabbath.
Rebels with a Cause
Matt’s message is rooted in story of Jesus healing the bent over woman in Luke 13.10-17. Who might God be calling you to notice? How might you be called to accompany them as they rise to freedom?
Know Justice, Know Peace
Matt’s message is rooted in Luke 12:49-56 in which Jesus stridently calls the crowd “hypocrites” and announces he’s come to bring division instead of peace. On the surface, this doesn’t seem to be the Prince of Peace we’ve been called to follow. How might Jesus be calling you to stand for justice and peace in our deeply divided world? What might God need to burn away in your life and in the world as you root yourself in the way…
In God We Trust
Linda’s message is rooted in Luke 12.32-40. In the midst of a difficult week Linda shares her struggle to find the Good News of the Gospel in Jesus’ teaching that where our heart is, our treasure is also.
In God We Trust
Linda’s message is rooted in Luke 12.13-21. The parable of the rich fool digs deep, right to the heart. It tells the story of money’s ability to impoverish your soul. The invitation is to consider our priorities and to wonder what it looks like to have our life demanded of us. Where is God in our list of priorities?
Knock!
Matt’s message is rooted in Luke 11.1-13. What places help you to connect with God through prayer? This lesson from Jesus on prayer is often read as a call to persistence in prayer. Yet, the word in verse 8 translated as “persistence” actually means “shameless.” Who is shameless in this story? What if the lesson from Jesus is less about being persistent or shameless and actually an invitation to remember that God meets our feelings of shame with radical welcome…
Go!
Linda’s message is rooted in Luke 10. As followers of Jesus, we can reliably root our lives in these two proclamations — “Peace to this house!” and “The kingdom of God has come near.” This is the good news we have to share! How will you share this good news in the coming days?
Coco
Matt’s message is rooted in the 2017 Pixar film Coco & the readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. Coco invites reflection on the power of memory. Jesus longs for us to break bread in remembrance of him and the unhidden truth is that remembering in the context of crucifixion was a radically anti-imperial act. Perhaps it can be, when rightly remembered, today as well?
God Loves
Matt’s message is rooted in John 17.20-26 & As It Is In Heaven, a 2004 Swedish film nominated for an Academy Award. Jesus prays for all to be one in his farewell prayer around a table with the disciples. As It Is In Heaven beautifully witnesses to this truth and The Table longs to be a community which fosters deeper awareness of our oneness in God’s love. How might you join in Restoration at The Table in hopes of passing…