Sermons on Psalm (Page 3)
Mortality
For the first time in 73 years, Valentine’s Day falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. What might the story of Valentine teach us about Ash Wednesday as we begin our Lenten journey? Matt’s message on this Ash Wednesday is rooted in the story of Valentine as shared by Godly Play.
Christianity as a School for Love
Matt’s message invites reflection on Christianity as a school for love. The message is rooted in Psalm 86.11 and the Trappist monks of Tibhirine whose lives are depicted in Of Gods & Men. The abundance of God’s love compelled these men to be in deep ministry with their Muslim neighbors. How might God’s abundant love compel us to be in ministry with our black and brown neighbors today?
Prayer
Linda’s message is rooted in Psalm 92.1-4, 12-15. She discusses prayer, one of the six spiritual disciplines, through the presence of God.
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…
Thanks
Linda’s message is rooted in Psalm 30 and invites reflection on how the practice of prayer might shape our lives in communion with the mystery of God. This is the second week in a three-week series on Prayer.
Sharing in Suffering
Linda’s message is rooted in Psalm 31.9-16. How do we, like the ancient Psalmist, find hope in God amidst the suffering we experience in our daily lives?
Deliver the Punchline
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 104. Where in our lives are we allowing scarcity to take up too much space? How might the abundance of God’s love shape us in gratitude and generosity?
God Loves You
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 133. This is the final week of our four-week worship series called Talking Ourselves into Being Christian based on Testimony by Thomas Long.
Waking Up to Share Our Faith Stories
Linda’s message is rooted in Psalm 105 and the Thomas Long’s Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian. How might we wake up each morning in ways that empower us to discern what God is doing in the world and then join God in those activities? This is the second week in a four-week series called Talking Ourselves into Being Christian.
Testimony
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 139 and the Thomas Long’s Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian. How do we reclaim Jesus’ call to witness to our faith? This is the first week in a four-week series called Talking Ourselves into Being Christian.
Vacation & Sabbath
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 71 and invites reflection on the relationship between vacationing and Sabbath-keeping. What might the tradition of Sabbath-keeping have to teach followers of Jesus about our addiction to busyness and our experience of vacationing?
Swimming Lessons & Faith
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 82. What might the metaphor of swimming lessons have to teach us about growing in faith and reaching in love? What is our plan for learning to swim? Who around us might be drowning?