message archive – Page 56

Prodigal God

Mar 10, 2013
Linda Dew-Hiersoux

Linda, Matt, and Scott present a contemporary reflection on the story commonly called The Prodigal Son from Luke’s Gospel. In rethinking this parable, what might we learn regarding who Jesus is for us today? Special thanks to Rev. Christy Thomas for her version of Prodigal Son and Rev. Steve Garnaas-Holmes for his poetry and prayers at Unfolding Light.

A Vineyard Gardener

Mar 3, 2013
Matt Smith

Matt’s messgage is rooted in Luke 13.1-9. Who do we say Jesus is? The message reflects on Jesus’ call to repent and the parable of the fig tree. How might God be pruning our roots and spreading manure in hope that we will bare fruit?

A Mother Hen

Feb 24, 2013
Matt Smith

Matt’s messgage is rooted in Luke 13.31-35. Who do we say Jesus is? The message reflects on Jesus imagining himself as a mother hen. What might this image have to teach us about who Jesus is today?

Testing

Feb 17, 2013
Matt Smith

We begin our Lenten worship series with reflection on Jesus’ test in the wilderness. Why was Jesus tested? What might Go’d test for us be today? Matt’s message is rooted in Luke 4.1-13.

Renovation by Grace

Feb 10, 2013
Linda Dew-Hiersoux

Linda’s message is rooted in Ephesians 2.19-22 and invites reflection on how we might embrace renovation by Grace.

The Time is Always Right

Feb 3, 2013
Matt Smith

Matt’s message is rooted in Ephesians 2.10. God’s Grace prepares for us a way of life rooted in good works. How will you reach in love? How will we begin to reflect the teachings of Christ?

The Door

Jan 27, 2013
Matt Smith

Matt’s message is rooted in Ephesians 2.8-9. God lures us through the door, longs for us to root our lives in Grace and grow in faith. What might it look like for you to walk through the door this day?

Front Porch

Jan 20, 2013
Linda Dew-Hiersoux

Linda’s message continues our worship series titled from DIY to renovation by Grace. The message is rooted in Ephesians 2.1-7. How is God’s prevenient Grace crashing your life?

DIY

Jan 13, 2013
Matt Smith

Matt’s message introduces our new worship series, from DIY to renovation by Grace. The message is rooted in Ephesians 2.19-22. What is your foundation? What is your cornerstone? How might God be renovating your life?