Sermons on growing in faith (Page 24)
Testimony
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 139 and the Thomas Long’s Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian. How do we reclaim Jesus’ call to witness to our faith? This is the first week in a four-week series called Talking Ourselves into Being Christian.
jacob the trickster
Matt’s message is rooted in Genesis 25.19-34 and the writing of Marion Grau. Jacob is both an unabashed trickster and God’s preference. How might we address this tension? How have tricksters followed in the ways of Jesus? How might God call us to such ways today? This is the final week in our five-week worship series called World Cup: Rhythms of Faith from Around the World.
I Won’t
Linda’s message invites reflection on the binding of Isaac from Genesis 22 through the lens of Mercy Oduyoye, a United Methodist theologian from Ghana. This is the second week of our five-week worship series on the World Cup: Rhythms of Faith from Around the World.
Creation, World Cup, & Ivone Gebara
Matt’s message is rooted in the first creation story of Genesis 1.1-2.4 and invites reflection on the interrelatedness of all creation. The message begins our series on the World Cup. Each week will focus on the writing and teaching of a prophetic theologian/pastor from one of the countries competing in this year’s World Cup. This message draws on the work of Ivone Gebara of Brazil. Ivone Gebara is one of Latin America’s leading Roman Catholic theologians. Gebara writes about our relationship with earth and…
Worship, Mission, and the Möbius Strip
Matt’s message is rooted in Acts 17.22-31 and the image of a Möbius strip. Ruth Myers, a professor of liturgy and worship at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, introduced the Möbius strip in a class on Missional Worship at the Graduate Theological Union. Matt draws upon the work of Dr. Myers to outline ways of thinking about how worship and mission relate. How does worship relate to mission for you?
In God We Live and Move and Have Our Being
Sara’s message is rooted in Acts 17.22-31. This is the first part of our four-week worship series on the meaning of worship and how worship relates to mission.
Our Story
Remembering our story & setting the table for God’s unfolding future. Matt’s message is rooted in Isaiah 44.1-8. Music features Brenden Lowe with Grace Kelly.
Sexuality
Matt’s message invites reflection on faith & sexuality.
Gender
Matt’s message is rooted in Ephesians 5.22-24 & Galatians 3.28. The message invites reflection on gender and faith.
Abortion
Linda’s message invites reflection on abortion and is rooted in Micah 6.8.
Race
We continue our worship series on the most controversial social issues of our day with a reflection on race. Linda’s message is rooted in Matthew 5.38-48 & the United Methodist Social Principles.
Growing in Faith
Linda’s message is rooted in Luke 21.1-4 and invites reflection on how God might be leading us deeper as we grow in faith.