"Silence" Tagged Sermons
Taking God’s Love to Heart
Rev. Brian McLaren writes about “Radical Resilience” in this way, “Each of those words is important. The word “radical” means going to the root, going to the depths, going beneath the surface…. So, radical resilience means radical, deep attention to the deepest roots of resilience. “Resilience” is the capacity to withstand and recover from hardship or difficulty. It has to do with the ability to spring back into shape after you’ve been beaten down or knocked over or bent over.”…
We allow ourselves to be amazed
After Elizabeth gives birth, her neighbors and family celebrate with her. When it comes time to name the child, Zechariah affirms the name given by the angel and by Elizabeth. In that moment of affirming the promise, Zechariah’s speech is restored. Everyone is filled with awe. How often do you allow yourself to be amazed? Wonder is all around us—can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that…
We acknowledge our weariness
As Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. We start the season with Zechariah and Elizabeth; they have battled infertility and have lived many years steadfast in their faith. Perhaps they feel the weight of hopes and dreams unattained. The angel comes to Zechariah with a promise of good news, but Zechariah…
We Tell The Story (5pm Candlelight Christmas Eve)
Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804 Opportunities to Reach in Love for Christmas Our Christmas Offering during this worship series called From Generation to Generation will support two important ministries: Half of our Christmas Offering will go directly to the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership’s Food Closet. The other half of our Christmas Offering will help Table Bread purchase a commercial stand mixer. Here is a link to give online. Give online here to support our Christmas Offering.…
Cosmic Rebirth
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” — Traditional African wisdom saying Worship this morning will invite us to slow down; this worship series is rooted in Crisis Contemplation: Healing the Wounded Village by Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Healing
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” — Traditional African wisdom saying Worship this morning will invite us to slow down and become aware of the healing power which comes from God and the beloved community; this worship series is rooted in Crisis Contemplation: Healing the Wounded Village by Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Wounds & Village Response
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.”
— Traditional African wisdom saying Worship this morning will invite us to slow down and become aware of the wounds of our community; this worship series is rooted in Crisis Contemplation: Healing the Wounded Village by Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Crisis & Contemplation
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” — Traditional African wisdom saying Worship this morning will invite us to slow down; this worship series is rooted in Crisis Contemplation: Healing the Wounded Village by Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Holmes. 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
Candlelight Conversation
Linda’s message is rooted in John 3.1-17. What might we learn from slowing down with the nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus?