Sermons on John (Page 5)
Isn’t It Ironic
Matt’s message is rooted in John 4.5-42. In this time of social distancing, may we slow down with Jesus and be drawn by Living Water into ever deeper relationships with one another.
Candlelight Conversation
Linda’s message is rooted in John 3.1-17. What might we learn from slowing down with the nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus?
That Mad I Feel
Matt’s message is rooted in John 1. 29-42. What do we do with the mad that we feel? is a four week worship series in January on lessons in Christian life from Rev. Fred Rogers.
Moving into the Neighborhood
Linda’s message is rooted in John 1.10-18 as she discusses lessons in Christian life from Rev. Fred Rogers.
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…
Love God
Linda’s message, Love God, is rooted in John 14.23-29. Norman Wirzba writes, “Christian faith is an existential commitment or personal promises to perceive and live life in the kinds of ways that Jesus inspires and makes possible” (Way of Love, 36). What spiritual disciples are keeping you in love with God? What disciplines might you be called to take on? What disciplines might be worthy of re-considering?
Love One Another
This worship series hold’s Norman Wirzba’s Way of Love alongside the gospel readings for the global church as we wonder together about the transforming power and possibilities of love. Linda’s message, Love One Another, is rooted in John 13:31-35.
This Is Us
Matt’s message is rooted in John 10.22-30. How are we allowing the Risen One to hold us? Who is the Risen One calling us to hold?
This Is Us (Peter)
Linda’s message is rooted in John 21.1-20. Peter denies Jesus three times in John by saying, “I AM not.” While Peter denies his own identity three times, the Risen One recognizes Peter for who he is and claims him for a life of discipleship. How might we claim our identities as faithful disciples of the Risen One?
This Is Us (Thomas)
Pastors Linda and Matt invite reflection on the courage of Thomas to speak up about his longing to see & touch the Risen One. How do you want the Risen One to show up? Where are you feeling the peace the Risen One offers in your own life?
Costs
Linda’s message is rooted in the story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with oil in John 12.1-8. What is the cost of discipleship? How might we move from a worldview confined by scarcity to an embrace of abundance?