Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 33)
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Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 33)

Baptism

Matt invites reflection on the meaning of baptism and offers insights into how we might read Paul’s letter to the Galatians, specifically Galatians 3.23-29.  This is the first in a three-part sereis on Ekklesia.

Purpose

I am? Vocation, Ambition, & Purpose.  Week 3 of this three part series reflects upon ambition and purpose as we discern our sense of calling and vocation.

Vocation

I am? is a three-week worship series exploring vocation, ambition and purpose.  The series is rooted in Brian J Mahan’s Forgetting Ourselves on Purpose.  In part 1, Matt reflects on Mother’s Day, epiphanies of recruitment, and the notion of vocation.

Upside Down

Reflection on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and some of the ways followers of Jesus have understood the cross throughout the centuries.  What might the cross mean for you today?

Unbound

Reflection on the story of Lazarus from John 11 and the Lazarus Effect spreading across Sub-Saharan Africa.  How is God calling you to come out? To unbind others? To be unbound?

Man Born Blind

This week’s message weaves the story of the man born blind from John 9 with a responsive prayer by Steve Garnaas-Holmes, the singing of Amazing Grace led by Nicole Cleveland on vocals, and reflections on the story by Matt Smith.

Seen | Known | Loved

This week’s worship focuses on  the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4).

Making Sense of the Cross

This message explores John 3.16 in relationship to Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus at night.  The biblical text is held in converation with the controversy over the faithfulness of Rob Bell’s understanding of salvation in Love Wins.  What has the cross meant to followers of Jesus through the centuries?  What might the cross mean to you today?

Love God: Word | Witness

United Methodists practice spiritual disciplines in the hope of growing and staying in love with God.  This worship series explores six ways we grow in faith through spritual disciplines.  Today’s message focuses on Word & Witness.

Love God: Prayer | Fasting

United Methodists practice spiritual disciplines in the hope of growing and staying in love with God.  This worship series explores six ways we grow in faith through spritual disciplines.  Today’s message focuses on Prayer & Fasting.
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