November 27, 2022 - INTERSECTION - Waiting
As we begin Advent, we learn that we must wait. Brian shares with us from Luke 1; 26-38. What is it that we can possibly learn while we wait?
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As we begin Advent, we learn that we must wait. Brian shares with us from Luke 1; 26-38. What is it that we can possibly learn while we wait?
As we begin our Advent season today, Andy shares with us from Luke 1: 26-38. We seem that part of the deal of faith is waiting. Why is that? Why must we wait? What is it that we can possibility learn as we wait?
In our Traditional message from Christ the King Sunday, Beth shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20. Many things try to pass themselves off as king, but how to we truly know THE king?
In our INTERSECTION message from November 20, 2022, Andy shares with us from Colossians 1: 11-20. The hardest idols to fight are the good ones. How do we truly make Jesus king of our lives?
In our INTERSECTION sermon from November 13, Brian shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13. We reminded today to not grow weary from doing good.
In our Traditional sermon from November 13, 2022, Andy shares with us from 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13. We should not grow weary from doing good. How is that possible? To be thankful.
In our All Saints Sunday sermon from INTERSECTION, Brian shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31. Let us thank God for all the relationships in our lives who have made us who we are.
In our All Saints sermon from November 6, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 6: 20-31. When we remember that this world is not our home, we are actually able to be more effective for Jesus in this world!
In our INTERSECTION message from October 30, 2022, Brian shares with us from John 6: 66-69. What does it look like for us to be committed to Jesus?
In our Tradition message from October 30, 2022, Andy shares with us from John 6: 66-69. What does it truly mean to be committed to Jesus? What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord?
In our Traditional message from October 16, Brian shares with us from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6. We see that God has marked us all, and we all have a role to play in God's kingdom.
In our INTERSECTION message, Andy shares from Numbers 8: 14-18 and Revelation 1: 4-6. In the Old Testament, God had the priests who led His people, but now we are all a kingdom of priests to serve our God. We all have a role to play in leading other people to Jesus!
In our INTERSECTION message from October 9, Brian shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that Jacob finds himself on Holy Ground. What does this mean for us?
In our Traditional sermon from October 9, 2022, Andy shares with us from Genesis 28: 10-17. We see that space is indeed sacred. This sacredness should cause us to be reverent, but always welcoming.
In our INTERSECTION message from October 2, 2022 Brian shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7. We look at the early church and see how church worked. How does it work for us today?
In our Traditional message from October 2, 2022 Andy shares with us from Acts 6: 1-7. How does church work? How do all these things fit together? How does it all happen. We find out, there is no magic church fairy, it's just you, me, and the Holy Spirit!
In our INTERSECTION message from September 25, Brian shares with us the story of the Prodigal. What can we learn from this beloved parable of Jesus?
This should actually be thought of as the Lost Brothers. We see two brothers today, lost in sin. One in the sin of lack of righteousness, one in the sin of self righteousness. To both of these brothers, the Father came running with grace. No matter where we find ourselves, may we know the Father's deep love.
In our INTERSECTION message from September 18, Brian shares with us from Esther 4. What can learn about the needs all around us from learning Esther's story?
In our Traditional sermon from September 18, 2022, Andy shares with us from Esther 4. This passage is very much where we can find ourselves. We are comfortable, all is well. Jackson, or Memphis' problems are of no concern to us. Yet, just like Esther, we are called to look beyond our comfort to the needs that, in truth, do affect us.
In our INTERSECTION message from September 11, Brian shares with us the familiar story of the Good Samaritan. What can we learn from this great story of our faith?
In our Traditional message from September 11, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 10: 25-27. We take a look at this passage from the view of the Samaritan. We see how hard yet essential it is to love our enemies.
In our Traditional sermon from August 28, 2022, Andy shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10. In this message we look the the familiar story of Zacchaeus. What does it mean that he was a tax collector? We see in this story the power of Jesus' love to transform anyone.
In our INTERSECTION message from August 28, 2022, Brian shares with us from Luke 19: 1-10. What can we see about God's grace from this familiar story of Zacchaeus?
In our Traditional message, Beth shares with us from 1 Samuel 17 as we see the familiar story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this treasured passage about what it means to be strong and faithful?
In our INTERSECTION message, Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 17. In this familiar story of David and Goliath, we learn that this is not a motivational story. We are not David, Jesus is David, slaying the Goliaths in our lives.
In our INTERSECTION message from August 14, 2022, Brian shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21, the feeding of the 5,000. What can we see when we look this passage through fresh eyes?
In our Traditional message from August 14, 2022, Andy shares with us from Matthew 14: 13-21. In this passage we see Jesus feed the 5,000. But the miracle is not exactly what you think it is. And like a Marvel movie, stay after the prayer for an additional mini sermon from Andy about Mary and Martha.
In our Traditional message, Andy takes a deeper look at the story of Joseph as found in Genesis 31: 1-11. What can we learn from looking a little deeper at this well known story?
In our INTERSECTION message, Brian shares with us from Genesis 37: 1-11. What can we learn from a deeper look at Joseph and his story?