This sermon explores a story from one of the few righteous kings of Israel; how he reformed the life of the people after being exposed to God’s Word to them. How does God’s word work in our own lives? Does it have any power to transform us today?
Audio of Sermon: 11/24/2019: God’s Word: DOES IT STILL MATTER?
We continue on in the Narrative Lectionary readings, moving now into the prophet Isaiah who presents two very different pictures of our future; one where everything seems to be at the point of destruction and another where new life is still possible even from the mess we have made. Where do we find our hope in a world where so much seems to be falling apart? Let’s explore together.
Audio of Sermon: 11/17/2019: God’s New Kingdom: WHAT CAN WE HOPE FOR?
This sermon explores the often-overlooked story of the prophet Hosea. Hosea presents an unparalleled picture of a God whose heart breaks for us and who feels what it is like to love someone who turns away again and again. What would it look like to connect with that kind of love in our real lives today?
Audio of Sermon: 11/10/2019: God Loves Us: SO WHAT?
This week, we dive back into the Narrative Lectionary and enter into the books of Kings, where the people really struggled (as we do in every age) with turning away to other more convenient gods promising them rewards of the world as opposed to a deeper relationship. The prophet Elijah confronts his people with a grand showdown between our God and another god Baal, insisting they make a choice. God proves to indeed be the true God. But what can we do with that, as we struggle with everything that pulls us away from faith. Explore with us….
Audio of Sermon: 11/3/2019: God Versus Idols: What Makes Our God Different?
This is the last in a series of four weeks, highlighting different stages of our lives –lessons learned and gifts we have to give each other in every stage. Here we consider those who are the oldest among us, and this includes a sermon along with a video. What do they have to give us and teach us, since we all hope to live long fruitful lives ourselves?
Audio of Sermon: 10/27/2019: Giving through the Ages Week 4: THE AGE OF RETURNING