Sermons on growing in faith (Page 4)
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…
Haggai
While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes…
Zephaniah
While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes…
Amos
While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes…
Micah
While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes…
Went Free
The Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we hold Ross Gay’s essay entitled “Went Free” alongside the Great Commandment & Baptism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Oh, My Heart
The Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we hold Ross Gay’s essay entitled “Oh, My Heart” alongside Jesus call to give God what is God’s. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Share Your Bucket
The Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Free Fruit for All
The Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Noticing what we love in common
The Table was initially planted 13 years ago with worship beginning in October of 2010. We’ll celebrate this milestone with worship focused on JOY throughout October. We will hold the book “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay alongside the Gospel readings for the global Christian church. This week we notice what we love in common.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Hadestown
Our worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to the Broadway musical Hadestown & Jesus’ parable on laborers and a householder. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804
Ted Lasso
Our worship series in September will hold current cultural touchpoints from the airwaves (Grammy), small screen (Emmy), large screen (Oscar), and theater (Tony) in conversation with the Gospel readings assigned to the global Christian church by the lectionary. This week we turn to the small screen and the show Ted Lasso.Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804