Sermon Notes (Page 21)
Nearly every week, Sermon Notes are provided to help us prepare for upcoming sermons. Feel free to use these Sermon Notes in your personal study or in a group!
Rites of Passage
This Sunday we near the end of our sermon series from Genesis and the Revised Common Lectionary called From Chaos to Community. If last Sunday’s scripture was difficult to reconcile, this week’s continuation of Abraham’s story is even more challenging. This week we wrestle with the difficult story that is generously – if somewhat misleadingly – known as “the binding of Isaac.” Often we approach this story looking primarily from Abraham’s perspective and affirming the depth of his faith in God. I…
Weaning
Separation can be intensely hard. When separation takes place, it can feel as though the world is ending. Where is God in these times?
Birth
Our text this week brings about many images of camping and hospitality and laughter and pregnancy.
Creation
Beginning a new sermon series based on the stories of Genesis, we begin with our ancient stories of creation…
Fire & Water
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost! Often we focus on the image of flame on Pentecost Sunday, but this time we will also incorporate water…
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin?
This final week of our Half-Truths series, Pastor Bob explores the phrase, “love the sinner, hate the sin.”
God Said it, I Believe It, That Settles It?
This fourth week of the Half-Truths series challenges us to think through what parts of the Bible we prioritize over others…
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle?
The third in our series based on Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths, we explore the phrase: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves?
This is the second question in our series Half Truths where we explore the statement, “God helps those who help themselves.”
Everything Happens for a Reason?
Beginning the sermon series Half Truths, we explore the phrase, “everything happens for a reason” and consider it’s deeper meanings and whether or not saying such a thing can do more harm than good.