Sermons by Linda Dew-Hiersoux (Page 5)
Together
Pastor Linda’s message weaves reflection on 1 Corinthians 13 and Paul’s writing on love with scenes from Ted Lasso in which the whole teams shows in important ways for Rebecca’s father’s funeral. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Believe
Pastor Linda’s message weaves reflection on Jesus’ announcement of who he is and and what his ministry is about (recorded in the Gospel of Luke) with a pivotal scene in which Sam makes an announcement that shapes the future of his life and that of his team from Ted Lasso. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Home By Another Way
Worship is rooted in Matthew 2:1-12 and the story of the Wise Ones leaving home to follow a star. They embark on a journey of discovering the Divine in the Christ child. Then, in a dream, they listen to God speaking warning to them and return home by another way. As our journeys to discovering the Divine in the Christ continue, we too must sometimes make bold choices to choose a different way. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 /…
5pm Invited Home
5pm Candlelight Christmas Eve worship with The Table. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Sanctuary
Worship is rooted in Luke 1.46b-55; Mary’s Magnificat. after receiving the angel’s news, Mary retreats to the sanctuary of Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home. She receives a safe haven, a home for her heart to soon sing with joy. Sanctuary and safe space is important for all, including Mary while she prepares to become a home for God. Sanctuary is anywhere God’s love dwells freely and abundantly. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Laying The Foundation
Worship is rooted in Luke 1.57-80 and the Canticle of Zechariah. Unable to speak for many months, the dam bursts at the birth of his son John as Zechariah shares his prophecy of blessing laying the foundation for John’s life who will be the one to lay the foundation for the life of Jesus. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Making All Things New
Worship is rooted in Revelation 21.1-8. The Greek word for “revelation” is apokalypsis. It literally means “A lifting of the veil.” Dr. Micah D. Kiel argues that John, the stated author of the book of Revelation, does not prescribe the destruction of the earth, but rather envisions an ecological alternative where God is sovereign, the Earth matters and has a voice, and Revelation offers a glimpse of wild and uncultivated places as the future that God will create. In this…
Baptism & Mooring of our Deep Commitments
Liturgy of the Water based on and inspired by Dr. Tanya Linn Bennett. Worship is rooted in Job 42.1-6,10-17. Once careful & fearful, now trusting & loving with wild abandon, Job is renewed to love God again in a new way. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Growing in Faith
Worship is rooted in Job 3:1, 7:11-21. After a time of silence with his companions, Job laments and goes directly to God with his deepest hurts, fears, and anger to God. Job enters a time of “radical not-knowing” and some might argue this marks an important step in his own journey of growing in faith. What might we learn from Job in our hopes for growing in faith? How do our current practices of help you to stay moored to God in…
Cut It Off
Worship is rooted in Mark 9.38-50 and the shocking words of Jesus which call us to take him seriously but not literally. Following Jesus is no casual undertaking. It is a way of life. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Here’s the Real Altar Call
Worship is rooted in Mark 8.27-38 The most important question is not “When did you invite Jesus into your heart?” but “What did you do with him once he got there?” Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Rung by Rung
Worship is rooted in Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 On the edge of the Promised land Israel heard Moses encourage them to keep God’s instruction. We too, parked on the edge of the COVID pandemic are called to follow God’s divine ways. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804