Sermons from 2011
Extras
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect the roles of the shepherds & angels in the Christmas story (Luke 2:8-20). Who do we see as extras in the world today? How will we receive the extras in our own lives? Casting Christmas (4 of 6)
Supporting Role
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect on Joseph and his supporting role in the Christmas story. How might we support those around us as they respond to God’s call on their lives? Casting Christmas (2 of 4)
Lead
Linda’s message invites our community to reflect on Mary and her leading role in the Christmas story. As we prepare for the mystery of Christmas, how might we say: Here I am. Casting Christmas (2 of 4)
Call Boy
Matt’s message invites our community to reflect on John the Baptist. As we prepare for the mystery of Christmas, how might we try on the role of John the Baptist in our own lives? Casting Christmas (1 of 4)
Death and Resurrection
Linda’s message invites reflection on how we avoid and embrace change. The sermon is rooted in the stories of death and resurrection from Matthew’s Gospel Final sermon in the four-part series on Facing Change and the Gospel of Matthew
Wilderness and Litany of Blessing
Worship invited reflection on Jesus’ experience in the wilderness & the Sermon on the Mount. As we encounter change, what might the temptations of Jesus and the blessings of the Beatitudes have to teach us? (Part 3 of 4)
Returning to Egypt
Worship invited reflection on Joseph’s flight into Egypt as recorded in Matthew 2. As we all face change, how might we be called to return to “Egypt” in our own lives? (Part 2 of 4)
Deep Commitment
Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 22.34-46. This is the final week of our series called Deep. The worship series has invited our community to deepen our commitments in the following areas for the coming year: rooted in Grace, growing in faith, and reaching in love. This message invited our community into a time of communion and prayer and sharing our commitments.
Baptism
We celebrated four Baptisms in worship on Sunday, October 16. Matt’s message invites reflection on the significance of Baptism and God’s invitation to practice our Baptism for all the days of our lives.
Reaching in Love
Our worship invited reflection on reaching in love. Linda’s message is rooted in Matthew 22.1-13. The meditation on the text is based on the writing of Steve Garnaas-Holmes (Unfolding Light October 2011).
Growing in Faith
Our worship series, Deep, continues with reflection on Growing in Faith. Matt’s message is rooted in 2 Corinthians 8.1-15. The podcast opens with a segment of our music team leading If Not Now by Carrie Newcomer and closes with our musicians leading a version of You Gotta Move.
Rooted in Grace
Part II of Deep. How might we root our lives in Grace in the coming year? Matt’s message is centered in Philippians 2.1-13.