Sermons on growing in faith (Page 10)
Home By Another Way
Worship is rooted in Matthew 2:1-12 and the story of the Wise Ones leaving home to follow a star. They embark on a journey of discovering the Divine in the Christ child. Then, in a dream, they listen to God speaking warning to them and return home by another way. As our journeys to discovering the Divine in the Christ continue, we too must sometimes make bold choices to choose a different way. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 /…
Chosen Home
Home is not necessarily a place, but where we find authentic belonging. Worship is rooted in the story of a young Jesus straying from his birth family after the Passover to dwell in the Temple. Matt’s message invites reflection on Jesus’ adolescent journey toward belonging and the long journey to belonging of activist and scholar bell hooks in hopes that we might all come to know in the depths of our bones that our true home is found in God.…
Sanctuary
Worship is rooted in Luke 1.46b-55; Mary’s Magnificat. after receiving the angel’s news, Mary retreats to the sanctuary of Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home. She receives a safe haven, a home for her heart to soon sing with joy. Sanctuary and safe space is important for all, including Mary while she prepares to become a home for God. Sanctuary is anywhere God’s love dwells freely and abundantly. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
A Home For All
Worship is rooted in the story of John crying out from the wilderness: “bear fruit worthy of repentance.” Pastor Matt’s message reflects upon a contemporary and unexpected example of what this looks like in our day. The witness comes from a short film called Holding Still which tells story of how contemplative prayer transformed the lives of men who were formerly incarcerated at Folsom Prison. The lives of Lawrence and others have been changed and they are experiencing deep joy…
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
Growing in Faith
Worship is rooted in Job 3:1, 7:11-21. After a time of silence with his companions, Job laments and goes directly to God with his deepest hurts, fears, and anger to God. Job enters a time of “radical not-knowing” and some might argue this marks an important step in his own journey of growing in faith. What might we learn from Job in our hopes for growing in faith? How do our current practices of help you to stay moored to God in…
Cut It Off
Worship is rooted in Mark 9.38-50 and the shocking words of Jesus which call us to take him seriously but not literally. Following Jesus is no casual undertaking. It is a way of life. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Here’s the Real Altar Call
Worship is rooted in Mark 8.27-38 The most important question is not “When did you invite Jesus into your heart?” but “What did you do with him once he got there?” 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
Rung by Rung
Worship is rooted in Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 On the edge of the Promised land Israel heard Moses encourage them to keep God’s instruction. We too, parked on the edge of the COVID pandemic are called to follow God’s divine ways. 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
Chewing on Jesus
Worship is rooted in John 6:51-58. How might we “chew” upon the Bread of Life over time so that the life & teachings of Jesus fill us? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804