Sermons from 2013 (Page 2)
Generous Giving
Each week during this series we are inviting reflection on how we might be called to more deeply support the vision and ministry of our church. We will make our Deep Commitments for the coming year in worship on November 3. Linda reflects on her own journey with financial giving and tithing in hopes of inviting our community to reflect on our own unique journeys.
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.
Generous Giving
Each week during this series we are inviting reflection on how we might be called to more deeply support the vision and ministry of our church. We will make our Deep Commitments for the coming year in worship on November 3. Matt reflects on his own journey with financial giving and tithing in hopes of inviting our community to reflect on our own unique journeys.
Rooted in Grace
Matt’s message tells the story of The Table at Central UMC and invites reflection on how we might be called to more deeply root our lives in Grace over the coming year. The message is rooted in 2 Timothy 1.1-14.
The Hope of Heaven
Matt’s message reflects on the hope of heaven and is rooted in Romans 15.13. This worship series is based on Christopher Morse’s The Difference Heaven Makes.
The Reality of Heaven
Linda’s message explores the grittiness of heaven’s reality. What does it mean to say heaven is real from the perspective of the Gospel? How have we encountered the reality of Heaven in our own lives? Luke 24.1-8 frames the message. This worship series is based on Christopher Morse’s The Difference Heaven Makes.
Theologies of Heaven
We experienced technical difficulties with our recording of worship. This podcast is a recording of the message a few days later. Matt’s message explores ways in which heaven has been talked about by theologians and invites reflection on how we might talk about heaven today. This worship series is based on Christopher Morse’s The Difference Heaven Makes.
Hearing of Heaven Today
Matt’s message explores ways in which heaven was imagined in biblical times and in our contemporary world. Matt holds these images in tension and invites reflection on how we might imagine heaven in our lives today. Isaiah 60.1-9 frames the message. This worship series is based on Christopher Morse’s The Difference Heaven Makes.
Labors of Love
We had technical difficulties with our recording of worship. The following message was recorded after worship in the quiet of an empty sanctuary. Linda’s message is rooted in Hebrews 13 and invites reflection on Labor Day and reaching in love.
Vacation & Sabbath
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 71 and invites reflection on the relationship between vacationing and Sabbath-keeping. What might the tradition of Sabbath-keeping have to teach followers of Jesus about our addiction to busyness and our experience of vacationing?
Swimming Lessons & Faith
Matt’s message is rooted in Psalm 82. What might the metaphor of swimming lessons have to teach us about growing in faith and reaching in love? What is our plan for learning to swim? Who around us might be drowning?
Summer Blockbusters & Faith
Linda’s message is rooted in Psalm 50 and summer blockbusters. What might we learn about faith from summer blockbusters? What choices do we have at this moment?