Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 We are invited to live generous lives in response to the generosity that has been shown to us by God. Generosity can come in all kinds of forms. It can come in how we give our money. It can come in how we give our time. You are invited into
Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2-10 Mature, authentic Christianity is to see that life is not a bit of this, then a bit of that; it is often both at the very same time. Can we, as Christians, learn to grieve and celebrate at the same time. Can we learn to share in the pain of
Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 At the time of death, Paul understands that the veil between heaven and earth is removed and we experience the full presence of God as we await the joining of heaven and earth and the redemption of our bodies. In this way, death is not a friend that releases us
Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Behind all of life, complete with the ups and downs, is the resurrection hope of Jesus. New creation has broken in. Death has been overcome. Therefore, we do not lose heart. With belief of the faithfullness of God (Psalm 116) in the background and the resurrection of Jesus in the
Sermon Scripture: Romans 8:12-17 As children of God, we are brought back into our vocation as sons and daughters of God, this time with the Spirit of God to lead, guide, and empower us! We are invitedto live as God's image-bearers in the world who carry out the rule of God. What does the rule
Sermon Scripture: Ezekiel 37: 1-147 (NLT) Ezekiel Passage (Ez. 37:1-14, NLT): Israel (and humanity) has a heart problem that leads to violence, power-broking, and ignoring the vulnerable. The valley of dry bones is picture of their spiritual state. They are skeletons in need of the breath of God to revive them. Main point: The power of
Sermon Scripture: John 15:9-17 (NRSV) “When we try to solve a problem or improve a design, we typically think something needs to be added to the existing model. It’s much harder for us to think about subtracting something to solve a problem. This human psychology snafu can be found everywhere — extra meetings to figure
Sermon Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NRSV) The vine and the branches. If you are like most, you tend see this metaphor through a personal lens. Read in this way, John 15:1-8 leads to the questions like, "Am I connected to God?" or "What am I doing to connect with God?" These are a good and necessary
Sermon Scripture: John 10:11-18 (NRSV) A bad shepherd protects themselves and their reputation, even at the expense of the sheep. A good shepherd works to protect the sheep. Including, when sheep are facing danger, to go to meet the danger head on, and take upon themselves the fate that would otherwise befall the sheep. This
Sermon Scripture: Luke 24:36-43 (NRSV) Jesus says, "Look at my hands and feet and see that it's me. Touch and see." He eats in front of the disciples and even mentions that he isn’t a ghost. There is a clear attempt to make sure the reader of the gospel knows that Jesus appeared to the
