Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 9)
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Sermons by Matt Smith (Page 9)

I pledge allegiance

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 at wild and uncultivated places as the future that God will create. In this first of a three-part series, Pastor Matt…

Reaching in Love

Worship is rooted in Job 38-41. How might we, like Job, be challenged by the Divine this day to expand our vision and to see beyond ourselves, to see with God’s eyes the world’s intricacy and wild beauty, and surrender our personal expectations? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Rooted in Grace

Worship is rooted in Job 1-2. Dr. Ellen Davis writes, “I suspect that we do not more often appeal to the book of Job in times of distress because we do not really know how to read it for the sake of our souls.” Pastor Matt’s message invites us to read Job for the sake of our souls as we reflect upon how we will moor ourselves to God by rooting our lives in grace. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI…

An Object Lesson

With anticipation building and hope rising as live theater returns to Broadway and Hamilton opens in Sacramento, worship weaves lessons from Jesus in Mark 9.30-37 with powerful music to help us excavate what greatness in the Gospel might actually require of us today. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Things Come Together Then Fall Apart

Worship is rooted in Psalm 146. Carrie Newcomer sings, “Things come together then fall apart.” Where do we turn as pandemic unfolds and languishing becomes a new normal for many of us? What wisdom and resilience might we find in from the ancient Psalmist for our day today? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Let’s Stay

Worship is rooted in John 6:56-69. Jesus invites The Twelve to consider whether they will abide or leave (John 6.67). In what ways are you feeling tempted to walk away from living incarnationally and how are you feeling led to risk living incarnationally right now? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Bottle Service

Worship is rooted in John 6:24-35. How might the Bread of Life shape the contours of our lives today? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Renewing Hospitality

Pastor Matt’s message is rooted in the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 (John 6.1-21). How is God’s abundance emboldening our hospitality? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

Reconsidering Hospitality

Worship online with thetable.live. Pastor Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 25.31-46. In the Parable of Final Judgement, the King will say to the nations gathered before him, “…Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food…I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” (Matthew 25.34-35). What might we learn from this parable for our own day? What might judgment in the Biblical witness reveal and how might…

Revolutionary Intimacy

Worship online with The Table 9:30am Sunday shared from our homes to your home. Help flatten the curve and find bread for the journey with The Table. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804

In-Between

Worship online with The Table 9:30am Sunday shared from our homes to your home. Help flatten the curve and find bread for the journey with The Table. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
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