Sermons from November 2016

Sermons from November 2016

Watch.

Linda’s message on this first Sunday of Advent invites us to watch for signs of God’s hope waiting to be born amidst  the uncertainties of life. Worship is rooted in Gregory Porter’s Take Me To The Alley & Matthew 24:36-44.

Jephthah’s Daughter

In this last week of taking a closer look at troubling texts in scripture, Matt reads through the story of Jephthah’s sacrifice of his only daughter (Judges 11:29-40). We are called to be more faithful every day and delve into following the ways of hope, healing, love, and liberation in our communities.

An Unnamed Woman

Matt’s message is rooted in the story of the Unnamed Woman in Judges 19: 1-30. May we listen to the lessons in this story and focus our hearts on those who are hurting and vulnerable. Help us to be faithful followers of the Way by Jesus.

The Story of Tamar

Linda’s message is rooted in the cry of Tamar and the crime of Amnon from 2 Samuel 13.1-22.  Tamar’s story speaks a truth we are reluctant to hear from beginning to end. May we listen to the stories of sexual assault and may compassion open us the unheard cries of every Tamar. May our response to Tamar’s story, and to every Tamar we meet, be holy and loving and just.
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