Sermons on giving generously (Page 4)
DEEP COMMITMENTS: REFLECTION
Luke 2:41-47 John Wesley, the founder of the 18th Methodist movement and what became the worldwide Wesleyan tradition, was an advocate for theological reflection and education for all people (regardless of their social status). Embracing the intellectual component of our humanity, he believed that “reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.” Consequently, he believed that reason (along with experience, scripture, and tradition) is one of the fundamental sources we draw upon in order…
Giving Generously
In the final chapter of the revised material for the Growing in Faith, we reflect on the great commandment and giving generously. Jesus was frustrated with the religious leaders of his day. Jesus charged, “They do not practice what they teach” (Matthew 23:3). He was concerned with the cumbersome burden of the rules, standards, directives, and laws the religious leaders in his day dictated. In the midst of all this, Jesus called his followers to the great commandment: “Love God…
Reaching In Love
The revised material for the Growing in Faith classes affirms that “as we root our lives in grace and grow in faith, we are transformed and woven deeper into the fabric of God’s love, … embracing a life of love and welcome. We call this reaching in love at The Table. Reaching in love begins with the practice of hospitality as a way of life and then extends into generosity, by allowing our lives to express the generosity of God”.…
Growing In Faith
Chapter 2 of the book “Growing in Faith” quotes a passage of Richard Rohr to help us understand what faith is: “For Jesus, faith is not opposed to not believing in God, it doesn’t mean you go to church, or that you’re into religion or that you say “Lord, Lord” (Matthew 7:21). Faith for Jesus is the opposite of anxiety.” The story of the Syro-Phoenician woman is a story about faith. It is the story of a “very daring woman”,…
Rooted Lives
What does it mean to be rooted in grace? It means we do not stand on our own achievements but on God’s gift. It means our failures do not define us, because God’s grace is greater than our weakness. It means our lives grow differently: we are freed to forgive, empowered to act with courage, enabled to love beyond measure. Grace roots us in God’s steadfast love, and out of that rootedness, fruit grows — justice, compassion, holiness, and joy.…
All Means All
Rev. Kara Root’s “The Deepest Belonging: A Story about Discovering Where God Meets Us” tells the story of Kara’s journey as a pastor with a small Presbyterian church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kara’s writing has been a source of inspiration for this four-week worship series which invites our community of faith into the depths of what it means to belong to God and each other at The Table. Our worship series will culminate on October 27 with an opportunity to celebrate…
Growing & Giving
Rev. Kara Root’s “The Deepest Belonging: A Story about Discovering Where God Meets Us” tells the story of Kara’s journey as a pastor with a small Presbyterian church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kara’s writing has been a source of inspiration for this four-week worship series which invites our community of faith into the depths of what it means to belong to God and each other at The Table. Our worship series will culminate on October 27 with an opportunity to celebrate…
How long?
Worship is rooted in the call “How long?” of the prophet Habakkuk as the people wait on God to be present with them in their deep suffering. As we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and renew our baptism we live into the answer – God’s grace is always already with us in our joy and in our lament. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Fear Not
Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Participating in Abundance
Coming at the close of Table Farm & Table Bread’s first iteration of the Farm & Bread Fellowship for young people, worship this morning explores Luke 12: 13-21 and Jesus’ invitation into abundant living.
Baptism & Mooring of our Deep Commitments
Liturgy of the Water based on and inspired by Dr. Tanya Linn Bennett. Worship is rooted in Job 42.1-6,10-17. Once careful & fearful, now trusting & loving with wild abandon, Job is renewed to love God again in a new way. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
