Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 29)
Finding the One
Matt’s message is rooted in the conversion of Saul in Acts 9.1-20. Who are the “musicians” who come alongside us in our times of transformation and conversion? Who has given us a hand? Who helps us to find the one?
Take a Knee
This is the first week in our seven-week worship series on the book of Acts and jazz. Matt’s message is rooted in Acts 5.27-32. The early church had to improvise following the death and resurrection of Jesus. What plans do we follow? How do we improvise when the plans go awry? How might we learn to take a knee?
Easter Message
Matt’s Easter message is rooted in Luke 24.1-12. I Believe (Words & Music by Carrie Newcomer) The Rising (Words & Music by Bruce Springsteen) Roll Away Your Stone (Words & Music by Mumford & Sons) Arranged & Directed by Anthony Coleman II Nicole Cleveland, vocals Vanessa Cruz, drums Cole Dutcher, guitar Keith Little, banjo Brenden Lowe, piano David O’Keefe, bass Gerald Pease, vocals
A Vineyard Gardener
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
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
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.
The Time is Always Right
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
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?
DIY
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?
Grace & the Work of Christmas
Matt’s message is rooted in Luke 2.41-52.
The Scale of Christmas
Matt’s Christmas Eve message is rooted in Luke 2.1-20.
Parched
Matt’s message is rooted in Isaiah 12. We gather both parched and overcome with tears in the wake of the tragic and senseless killing of children and teachers in Connecticut. We draw water from the wells of salvation. We sing. (3 of 4)