Sermons on John (Page 7)
Jesus & the Man Born Blind
Linda’s message is rooted in the story of Jesus and the man born blind (John 9.1-41). Where in your life might you feel blind and long to see? How might we nurture one another in our community of faith as we seek to recognize Jesus in our midst?
Finding Life-Giving Water through Conversation with a Thirsty Messiah & a Courageous Woman
Matt’s message is rooted in the encounter of an unnamed Samaritan woman with Jesus at Jacob’s well in John 4. An unnamed foreign woman from a different religious tradition & cultural identity is the first one to whom Jesus reveals his true identity in the Gospel of John. How might this story challenge and invite us to claim Jesus as Messiah in our everyday lives? Our scripture reading of John 4 is woven with Conversations by Sara Groves.
Rethink John 3:16
Linda’s message challenges us to rethink John 3.16 in context; Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the night (John 3.1-17).
Christmas Eve
Linda’s message for our 11:00 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve gathering is rooted in the Christmas story from John’s Gospel. What frame might allow us to see the light coming among us? Linda’s message is woven with selections from our music team’s live rendition of Josh Garrels’ recently released song called The Light Came Down.
Curriculum for Christianity as a School for Love
Matt’s message invites reflection on the movement of love within Christianity. Christianity teaches that we are created in love, we are born into a fallen world, and we are redeemed by God’s love. This is the curriculum for our school of love. How might this curriculum shape our daily lives?
Losing Religion
Kristin Stoneking, Executive Director of Fellowship of Reconciliation, was our special guest preacher in worship this morning at The Table. Kristin’s message is rooted in John 14.1-14 and invites reflection on following Jesus in a multifaith world.
Unity, not Uniformity
Linda’s message is rooted in John 17.20-26. Her words discuss the ways to answer Jesus’ prayer for unity in the community.
Unlocking the ingredients of God’s love.
Linda’s message is rooted in John 14.23-29. She talks about John’s version of the Last Supper and unlocking the ingredients of God’s love.
Glory, Love, and Mac & Cheese
Matt’s message is rooted in John 13.31-35 and the story of Chef Niki Nakayama.
Are You the Messiah?
Linda’s message reflects on Chef Francis Mallmann’s life and the story of those who question Jesus the Messiah in John 10.22-30.
A Third Plate Picnic by the Sea
Matt’s message is rooted in John 21.1-19 and the The Third Plate by Dan Barber.
Where Do Those Beans Think They’re Going?
Linda’s message invites reflection on Chef Massimo Bottura & the story of Thomas encountering the Risen One in John 20.19-31.