Amazing Grace - PDF
The hymns we sing are an important way to communicate and teach our theology. The story behind Amazing Grace and the lyrics themselves express a profund understanding of the nature of God's grace.
Jan 16, 2011
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Amazing Grace - Audio
The hymns we sing are an important way to communicate and teach our theology. The story behind Amazing Grace and the lyrics themselves express a profund understanding of the nature of God's grace.
Jan 16, 2011•24 min
Why Baptize Jesus? - PDF
On this First Sunday After The Epiphany we celebrate and remember The Baptism Of The Lord, which raises for us the question, "Why Baptize Jesus?" Even John the Baptist seemed troubled at the prospect of baptizing Jesus! Matthew seems to view the baptism of Jesus as an event in which the Messiah stands in for the true people of Israel as their representative, signifying their repentance and their re-creation to follow their true purpose - to bring about the salvation of the world!
Jan 09, 2011
Why Baptize Jesus? - Audio
On this First Sunday After The Epiphany we celebrate and remember The Baptism Of The Lord, which raises for us the question, "Why Baptize Jesus?" Even John the Baptist seemed troubled at the prospect of baptizing Jesus! Matthew seems to view the baptism of Jesus as an event in which the Messiah stands in for the true people of Israel as their representative, signifying their repentance and their re-creation to follow their true purpose - to bring about the salvation of the world!
Jan 09, 2011•24 min
Three Gifts - PDF
On this Epiphany Sunday we examine the account of the Magi visiting Jesus and explore the understandings of this account in Matthew's world. How do we respond to moments of epiphany? Do we resemble Herod, who rejected the news of Christ, or do we resemble the Magi who embraced the news!
Jan 02, 2011
Three Gifts - Audio
On this Epiphany Sunday we examine the account of the Magi visiting Jesus and explore the understandings of this account in Matthew's world. How do we respond to moments of epiphany? Do we resemble Herod, who rejected the news of Christ, or do we resemble the Magi who embraced the news!
Jan 02, 2011•17 min
Now The Trouble Starts - PDF
In Matthew's telling of the account of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt with Jesus, we encounter a Christian midrash on the story of Moses and the Exodus. In this haggadic midrash, Matthew shows that he understands the life of Jesus to recapitulate the life of Israel. In Matthew's mind, Christmas wasn't simply the birth of Jesus - it was the rebirth of the entire people of God!
Dec 26, 2010
Now The Trouble Starts - Audio
In Matthew's telling of the account of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt with Jesus, we encounter a Christian midrash on the story of Moses and the Exodus. In this haggadic midrash, Matthew shows that he understands the life of Jesus to recapitulate the life of Israel. In Matthew's mind, Christmas wasn't simply the birth of Jesus - it was the rebirth of the entire people of God!
Dec 26, 2010•19 min
Love Came Down At Christmas - PDF
In Luke's account of the birth of Jesus we find Mary and Joseph wandering the streets looking for shelter while the most unlikely of people - the shepherds - receive news of the coming of the Messiah. When love comes down at Christmas it seems that it chooses the most unlikely of people as its agents in the world.
Dec 24, 2010
Love Came Down At Christmas - Audio
In Luke's account of the birth of Jesus we find Mary and Joseph wandering the streets looking for shelter while the most unlikely of people - the shepherds - receive news of the coming of the Messiah. When love comes down at Christmas it seems that it chooses the most unlikely of people as its agents in the world.
Dec 24, 2010•20 min
Love One Another - PDF
As Matthew interprets the birth of Jesus through his understanding of the words of the prophet Isaiah, we see one come into the world whose message of love for God and neighbor inspires us to light the Candle of Love in our Advent wreath.
Dec 19, 2010
Love One Another - Audio
As Matthew interprets the birth of Jesus through his understanding of the words of the prophet Isaiah, we see one come into the world whose message of love for God and neighbor inspires us to light the Candle of Love in our Advent wreath.
Dec 19, 2010•21 min
Make a Joyful Noise - PDF
On this Third Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of Joy in our Advent wreath, we look at the portrait of joy that Isaiah paints with his words and that Matthew adopted in his understanding of the coming of Jesus. We see that joy is much more than happiness and that when we proclaim "Joy to the World" we are making a call for justice, restoration and peace that includes all of the created order.
Dec 12, 2010
Make a Joyful Noise - Audio
On this Third Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of Joy in our Advent wreath, we look at the portrait of joy that Isaiah paints with his words and that Matthew adopted in his understanding of the coming of Jesus. We see that joy is much more than happiness and that when we proclaim "Joy to the World" we are making a call for justice, restoration and peace that includes all of the created order.
Dec 12, 2010•14 min
Peace Be With You - PDF
Today we light the Candle of Peace on this Second Sunday of Advent. We look to the vision of Isaiah, as understood by Matthew and used by him to bring focus to the ministry of Jesus. How can we be agents of Shalom in the world, seeking to usher in the Kingdom of Heaven? Matthew tells us that it is the makers of shalom who are blessed to be children of God.
Dec 05, 2010
Peace Be With You - Audio
Today we light the Candle of Peace on this Second Sunday of Advent. We look to the vision of Isaiah, as understood by Matthew and used by him to bring focus to the ministry of Jesus. How can we be agents of Shalom in the world, seeking to usher in the Kingdom of Heaven? Matthew tells us that it is the makers of shalom who are blessed to be children of God.
Dec 05, 2010•25 min
Waiting And Hoping - PDF
Our lectionary texts for this First Sunday of Advent (Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 24:36-44) speak to people who look for hope in a dark world and who wait for hope to made real among them. The call on our lives is to be agents of hope and through spreading hope in the world to usher in the Kingdom of God.
Nov 28, 2010
Waiting And Hoping - Audio
Our lectionary texts for this First Sunday of Advent (Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 24:36-44) speak to people who look for hope in a dark world and who wait for hope to made real among them. The call on our lives is to be agents of hope and through spreading hope in the world to usher in the Kingdom of God.
Nov 28, 2010•18 min
You Are Out Of Your Mind (Again)! - PDF
We follow Paul from his encounter with King Herod Agrippa and Festus through to his last words in Rome. On Christ the King Sunday, we see the shining example of the Apostle Paul as one dedicated to proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God and the Lordship of Christ.
Nov 21, 2010
You Are Out Of Your Mind (Again)! - Audio
We follow Paul from his encounter with King Herod Agrippa and Festus through to his last words in Rome. On Christ the King Sunday, we see the shining example of the Apostle Paul as one dedicated to proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God and the Lordship of Christ.
Nov 21, 2010•21 min
Christ The King - PDF
On Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we see how the Kingship of Christ leads to the call on our lives to usher in the Kingdom of God. This is the culmination of the church year and proclaims that the vocation of humankind is the work of ushering in God's Kingdom.
Nov 21, 2010
Christ The King - Audio
On Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we see how the Kingship of Christ leads to the call on our lives to usher in the Kingdom of God. This is the culmination of the church year and proclaims that the vocation of humankind is the work of ushering in God's Kingdom.
Nov 21, 2010•20 min
To The Emperor You Will Go! - PDF
The Apostle Paul, faithful to his vision of Jesus calling him to carry the Gospel to the political center of his world - Rome - demands to be heard by the emperor. The die is cast and Paul's destination is set.
Nov 14, 2010
To The Emperor You Will Go! - Audio
The Apostle Paul, faithful to his vision of Jesus calling him to carry the Gospel to the political center of his world - Rome - demands to be heard by the emperor. The die is cast and Paul's destination is set.
Nov 14, 2010•27 min
Virtue - Hard Work Or Second Nature? - PDF
As we conclude our series on "The Importance Of Virtue", we examine the role of the church in facilitating the hard work necessary in making virtue second nature.
Nov 14, 2010
Virtue - Hard Work Or Second Nature? - Audio
As we conclude our series on "The Importance Of Virtue", we examine the role of the church in facilitating the hard work necessary in making virtue second nature.
Nov 14, 2010•25 min
The Question Of Citizenship - PDF
The Apostle Paul, in a very precarious situation in Jerusalem, remains faithful to his vision and negotiates his way through a confrontation with the Roman authorities. As today, in many parts of the world, the matter comes down to a question of citizenship.
Nov 07, 2010
The Question Of Citizenship - Audio
The Apostle Paul, in a very precarious situation in Jerusalem, remains faithful to his vision and negotiates his way through a confrontation with the Roman authorities. As today, in many parts of the world, the matter comes down to a question of citizenship.
Nov 07, 2010•21 min
The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - PDF
In the struggle between virtue and sin, God weighs in with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each gift empowers a virtue, enabling us to live into the Kingdom and make a present reality.
Nov 07, 2010
The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Audio
In the struggle between virtue and sin, God weighs in with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each gift empowers a virtue, enabling us to live into the Kingdom and make a present reality.
Nov 07, 2010•21 min
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