Sermons from August 2015
Consumption
With sanctuary restoration underway, we gathered on the front lawn for worship at 9:30 & 11:00 am. Matt’s message is rooted in James 1.17-27. How does our faith call us to relate to consumption and materialism? What might the tradition of Christian asceticism teach us about opening up, treading lightly, living simply, & simply living? The podcast includes a clip from worship of our music team leading Michael Franti’s Earth from Outer Space.
Communion
Linda’s message is rooted in John 6.56-69. How does our faith call us to relate to food? What might communion teach us about our everyday meals? The podcast includes a clip from worship from The Brilliance’s Brother and Michael Franti’s Earth from Outer Space.
Caring for Creation
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 139 and Romans 8.19-23. How are we called to care for creation as followers of Jesus? What might our faith tradition have to teach us about honoring the earth? This is the first week in a four-week worship. The segment from the closing song for the podcast was recorded as our prayer of confession in worship. The song is called Hymn of Remorse by Brian McLaren and Tracy Howe. Here is a link to…
Salvation
Matt’s message invites reflection on Salvation and is rooted in James 2.14-26. What are you saved for? How might you notice the salvation that IS at hand in the world? This is the fifth week of our five-week worship series called On Ramp. The music featured in this podcast includes live versions from worship of Make a Difference by Rachel Kurtz and Benediction by Josh Garrels.
Jesus
Linda’s message invites reflection on Jesus and is rooted in John 6. Who do we say that Jesus is? What is the significance of Jesus in our lives today? This is the fourth week of our five-week worship series called On Ramp. The music featured in this week’s podcast is Joe Kye singing Jesus Are You Real by Mason Jennings.