As we journey through Lent - a time of introspection and self examination - we consider sin and repentance. How hard it is to admit that we are powerless over the sins that entrap us and that only through the grace of God can we be restored to wholeness.
The life and works of C. A. Tindley form the focus of our discussion of Black History Month and we discover a shining example of faith in the face of great obstacles.
The life and works of C. A. Tindley form the focus of our discussion of Black History Month and we discover a shining example of faith in the face of great obstacles.
A three-part compilation from the third of our Black History Month services: (i) Ernie Johansson speaks "On Bondage"; (ii) Matt Cook plays and sings the protest song, "Blind Willie McTell"; and (iii) Julian Davies preaches on "When The Church Gets It Wrong".
A three-part compilation from the third of our Black History Month services: (i) Ernie Johansson speaks "On Bondage"; (ii) Matt Cook plays and sings the protest song, "Blind Willie McTell"; and (iii) Julian Davies preaches on "When The Church Gets It Wrong".
As we reflect on the meaning and purpose of Black History Month, we examine the curious description of the marriage of Moses to a "Cushite woman" found in the Book of Numbers and the reasons behind the negative reaction of Aaron and Miriam.
As we reflect on the meaning and purpose of Black History Month, we examine the curious description of the marriage of Moses to a "Cushite woman" found in the Book of Numbers and the reasons behind the negative reaction of Aaron and Miriam.
On this first Sunday of Black History Month, 2010 we look at the ways that Scripture has been misused to justify slavery in the past and recognize that slavery continues to be a global problem to this day.
On this first Sunday of Black History Month, 2010 we look at the ways that Scripture has been misused to justify slavery in the past and recognize that slavery continues to be a global problem to this day.
As we finish our series on the theological virtues, we come to love - "the greatest of these". As explore the contours of love as described in Scripture we see that the essence of the Gospel is captured in two words: Love first.
In the second of our series on the theological virtues - faith, hope and love - we consider hope in the light of the earthquake that has devastated the island nation of Haiti.
In the second of our series on the theological virtues - faith, hope and love - we consider hope in the light of the earthquake that has devastated the island nation of Haiti.
As we begin to look at the theological virtues - faith, hope and love - we encounter the difficult problem of how to speak of faith in the face of a tragedy such as the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
As we begin to look at the theological virtues - faith, hope and love - we encounter the difficult problem of how to speak of faith in the face of a tragedy such as the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
On this Sunday we remember and celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John. We think about the meaning and significance of this event as it launches the public ministry of Jesus as an adult.
On this Sunday we remember and celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John. We think about the meaning and significance of this event as it launches the public ministry of Jesus as an adult.
On this Epiphany Sunday we look at Matthew's account of the visit of the Magi to Mary and Jesus, and the giving of the three gifts.
On this Epiphany Sunday we look at Matthew's account of the visit of the Magi to Mary and Jesus, and the giving of the three gifts.
In Luke's narrative we encounter Jesus as an adolescent boy, separated from his parents in a crowded city. We see the problem in understanding the words of Jesus was experienced even by his parents!
In Luke's narrative we encounter Jesus as an adolescent boy, separated from his parents in a crowded city. We see the problem in understanding the words of Jesus was experienced even by his parents!
On this last Sunday of Advent, we encounter Luke's description of the birth of Jesus. Shepherds provide the witness to the miracle of the coming of the Christ child into the world.
On this last Sunday of Advent, we encounter Luke's description of the birth of Jesus. Shepherds provide the witness to the miracle of the coming of the Christ child into the world.
As we follow Luke's narrative of the preparation for the birth of Jesus we encounter Zechariah and Elizabeth at the time of John's birth. In this account we begin the see the promise of light breaking into the darkness.
As we follow Luke's narrative of the preparation for the birth of Jesus we encounter Zechariah and Elizabeth at the time of John's birth. In this account we begin the see the promise of light breaking into the darkness.
In this second week of Advent we continue with Luke's narrative and encounter the call of Mary and the annunciation of Jesus. We seek to examine the reference to the future child, Jesus, as "Son of God".
In this second week of Advent we continue with Luke's narrative and encounter the call of Mary and the annunciation of Jesus. We seek to examine the reference to the future child, Jesus, as "Son of God".
On this First Sunday Of Advent we look at Luke's account of the preparation for the birth of Jesus. Luke begins his account, after some introductory words, with the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah and the conception of John.
On this First Sunday Of Advent we look at Luke's account of the preparation for the birth of Jesus. Luke begins his account, after some introductory words, with the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah and the conception of John.
On Christ the King Sunday we consider what it meant and what it means to speak of "Christ as King".
On Christ the King Sunday we consider what it meant and what it means to speak of "Christ as King".
