Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 32)
Following Followers
Matt’s message invites reflection on “following followers.” What cautions might be needed in following followers? Who will you follow and how will you see Jesus dancing through the crowds?
First Followers
Matt’s message invites reflection on the “first followers” of Jesus. How might we be called to be first followers in this day?
Reaching in Love
Matt’s message is rooted in the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. Our journey toward a “new you” continues with Reaching in Love. How will the new you reach in love?
Growing in Faith
Matt’s message is rooted in John 1.43-51. Our journey toward a “new you” continues with Growing in Faith. Who planted the seeds of Grace in you long ago?
Rooted in Grace
Matt’s message focuses on Ephesians 2.1-10. Our journey toward a “new you” begins with rooting our lives in Grace.
Extras
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect the roles of the shepherds & angels in the Christmas story (Luke 2:8-20). Who do we see as extras in the world today? How will we receive the extras in our own lives? Casting Christmas (4 of 6)
Supporting Role
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect on Joseph and his supporting role in the Christmas story. How might we support those around us as they respond to God’s call on their lives? Casting Christmas (2 of 4)
Call Boy
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect on John the Baptist. As we prepare for the mystery of Christmas, how might we try on the role of John the Baptist in our own lives? Casting Christmas (1 of 4)
Wilderness and Litany of Blessing
Worship invited reflection on Jesus’ experience in the wilderness & the Sermon on the Mount. As we encounter change, what might the temptations of Jesus and the blessings of the Beatitudes have to teach us? (Part 3 of 4)
Returning to Egypt
Worship invited reflection on Joseph’s flight into Egypt as recorded in Matthew 2. As we all face change, how might we be called to return to “Egypt” in our own lives? (Part 2 of 4)
Deep Commitment
Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 22.34-46. This is the final week of our series called Deep. The worship series has invited our community to deepen our commitments in the following areas for the coming year: rooted in Grace, growing in faith, and reaching in love. This message invited our community into a time of communion and prayer and sharing our commitments.
Baptism
We celebrated four Baptisms in worship on Sunday, October 16. Matt’s message invites reflection on the significance of Baptism and God’s invitation to practice our Baptism for all the days of our lives.