Sermons on New Testament (Page 4)
Helping Hands
Continuing today in the Book of Acts, we hear how Peter was summoned and Dorcas was returned to life. What does this account tell us about kindness? About calling forth life and the power of joining hands to make that happen?
A Tough Nut To Crack
During the month of May we’ll focus on readings from the Book of Acts, more formally known as The Acts of the Apostles. How did the Spirit move in those early days of the church, navigating in and among those who were very receptive and those who were NOT? How did those early Christians act and how should we?
Where There Is Doubt, Faith
Drawing on the Prayer of Saint Francis and the story of the Apostle Thomas, Rev. Lesley Brogan reflects on the role of doubt in faith. Does a time of darkness and doubt open room for Jesus to meet us?
Everything In Between: Shouting and Silence
As we arrive at Easter, we explore the dynamic between “grief” and “hope.” How do we live into the power of resurrection as Easter people, holding fast to authentic hope in a world where grief so obviously persists?
Everything In Between: Shouting and Silence
Today as we enter into Holy Week, the biblical account of Palm Sunday invites us to explore the dynamic between “shouting” and “silence.” As Jesus enters Jerusalem, there is an abundance of both. What does shouting represent and when is it helpful? When is it harmful? How does silence operate to betray or bolster as we enter into these holy days that lead to Easter?
Everything In Between: Righteousness and Mercy
Today we look through the lens of Zacchaeus in order to explore the notions of “righteousness and mercy.” How can we hold ourselves and others accountable to certain standards of “righteousness” and, at the same time, be generous in extending mercy in the ways Jesus showed us?
Everything In Between: Lost and Found
Today we explore the notions of “lost and found.” When have you felt lost? How have you been found? Does it even make sense to talk about these as “either/or?” Or are we somehow both, held in God’s care, all at the same time?
Everything In Between: Rest and Growth
This Sunday we explore “rest” and “growth” and everything in between. Where are you growing? How are you resting? And how on earth do we strike a balance in the middle?
Everything In Between: Faith and Works
Today guest preacher Adam Marshall invites us into the story of Martha and Mary as we navigate our call to faith and good works. But which is more essential?
Everything In Between: Stranger and Neighbor
This Sunday we revisit the parable of the Good Samaritan and explore the concepts of “stranger and neighbor.” Jesus invites us out of the habit of looking for who is “us” and who is “them,” and into the messy middle in hopes of finding ourselves, one another and the God who loves and holds us all.