Baptized In The Name Of Jesus Christ - PDF
In the encounter between Peter and Cornelius, the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of gentiles cannot be denied and Peter baptizes them in the name of Jesus Christ.
May 11, 2015
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Baptized In The Name Of Jesus Christ - Audio
In the encounter between Peter and Cornelius, the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of gentiles cannot be denied and Peter baptizes them in the name of Jesus Christ.
May 11, 2015•18 min
What Is To Prevent Me From Being Baptized? - PDF
Along the road to Gaza, Philip encounters an interesting individual whose identity, one way or another, seems to exclude the possibility of his inclusion among the people of God. In answer to his question, "What is to prevent me from being baptized?" Philip says nothing and simply baptizes him. His overarching identity is forever changed. Now he is a beloved child of God!
May 04, 2015
What Is To Prevent Me From Being Baptized? - Audio
Along the road to Gaza, Philip encounters an interesting individual whose identity, one way or another, seems to exclude the possibility of his inclusion among the people of God. In answer to his question, "What is to prevent me from being baptized?" Philip says nothing and simply baptizes him. His overarching identity is forever changed. Now he is a beloved child of God!
May 04, 2015•24 min
In The Breaking Of The Bread - PDF
In the description of the encounter of Cleopas and his companion with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, we see the importance of hospitality and how their epiphany would have been missed if the travelers had not invited Jesus to stay with them. The model for hospitality involves a subtle mutuality between host and guest, and models for us how hospitality can be envisioned in the church today.
Apr 26, 2015
In The Breaking Of The Bread - Audio
In the description of the encounter of Cleopas and his companion with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, we see the importance of hospitality and how their epiphany would have been missed if the travelers had not invited Jesus to stay with them. The model for hospitality involves a subtle mutuality between host and guest, and models for us how hospitality can be envisioned in the church today.
Apr 26, 2015•30 min
You Are Witnesses Of These Things - PDF
With the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD, the people were faced with the question of where now to encounter God. The followers of Jesus found an answer to that question in the person of the resurrected Christ and, following the ascension, in the Body of Christ formed by his followers.
Apr 20, 2015
You Are Witnesses Of These Things - Audio
With the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD, the people were faced with the question of where now to encounter God. The followers of Jesus found an answer to that question in the person of the resurrected Christ and, following the ascension, in the Body of Christ formed by his followers.
Apr 20, 2015•25 min
My Lord and My God. - PDF
As we see the reactions of those to whom the resurrected Christ appears, it becomes apparent that confusion, doubt and fear reign. As the new life promised through resurrection turns the world upside down and inside out, such reactions continue today. And, despite this, Jesus appears in our midst and send us out to do his work in the world.
Apr 12, 2015
My Lord and My God. - Audio
As we see the reactions of those to whom the resurrected Christ appears, it becomes apparent that confusion, doubt and fear reign. As the new life promised through resurrection turns the world upside down and inside out, such reactions continue today. And, despite this, Jesus appears in our midst and send us out to do his work in the world.
Apr 12, 2015•24 min
I Have Seen The Lord - PDF
On this Easter Sunday we follow John's account of the discovery of the empty tomb and see how the resurrection event leads to new life for us today in the Body of Christ.
Apr 05, 2015
I Have Seen The Lord - Audio
On this Easter Sunday we follow John's account of the discovery of the empty tomb and see how the resurrection event leads to new life for us today in the Body of Christ.
Apr 05, 2015•28 min
There May Be A Riot - PDF
On this Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday we look at Mark's account of the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the events that lead to his crucifixion, death and placement in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. In one week, the crowds move from welcoming Jesus as king to calling for his crucifixion. We see how this transition stemmed, in part, from a poor understanding of the person and work of Jesus and how even today, such an understanding can move us in very few steps from proclaiming Jesus as king to ...
Mar 29, 2015
There May Be A Riot - Audio
On this Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday we look at Mark's account of the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the events that lead to his crucifixion, death and placement in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. In one week, the crowds move from welcoming Jesus as king to calling for his crucifixion. We see how this transition stemmed, in part, from a poor understanding of the person and work of Jesus and how even today, such an understanding can move us in very few steps from proclaiming Jesus as king to ...
Mar 29, 2015•35 min
We Wish To See Jesus - PDF
When Greeks, likely proselytes to Judaism in Jerusalem for Passover, indirectly approach Jesus via Philip and Andrew, he announces that the time has come for his glorification. As we explore this passage we see how these firstfruits of the Gentile world coming to Jesus model the outcome of the Abrahamic covenant, with Judaism reaching out into the world to be a blessing to the nations, now made possible through Jesus. We see how this can be a model for our own witness and evangelism today.
Mar 22, 2015
We Wish To See Jesus - Audio
When Greeks, likely proselytes to Judaism in Jerusalem for Passover, indirectly approach Jesus via Philip and Andrew, he announces that the time has come for his glorification. As we explore this passage we see how these firstfruits of the Gentile world coming to Jesus model the outcome of the Abrahamic covenant, with Judaism reaching out into the world to be a blessing to the nations, now made possible through Jesus. We see how this can be a model for our own witness and evangelism today.
Mar 22, 2015•26 min
Snakes In The Grass - PDF
In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus refers to incidents in the narrative of the Exodus to better communicate his message. We look to the story of Moses, interpreted by Jesus, to help us see the importance of our Lenten practices as we journey towards the cross and the empty tomb.
Mar 15, 2015
Snakes In The Grass - Audio
In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus refers to incidents in the narrative of the Exodus to better communicate his message. We look to the story of Moses, interpreted by Jesus, to help us see the importance of our Lenten practices as we journey towards the cross and the empty tomb.
Mar 15, 2015•25 min
Self Denial - PDF
As we journey through Lent, we consider what Jesus might have meant when he spoke of denying oneself and carrying one's cross. These complex words of Jesus suggest to us a call to devote ourselves to participating in God's work of sanctification and to co-creating the Kingdom of God.
Mar 01, 2015
Self Denial - Audio
As we journey through Lent, we consider what Jesus might have meant when he spoke of denying oneself and carrying one's cross. These complex words of Jesus suggest to us a call to devote ourselves to participating in God's work of sanctification and to co-creating the Kingdom of God.
Mar 01, 2015•27 min
Followers - PDF
During Lent we have the opportunity to shake off lethargy and apathy, and do battle with acedia, by doing the hard work of examining our internal lives guided by prayer, fasting, alms-giving and penitence. In so doing, we deploy the seven gifts of the Spirit against the seven deadly sins and seek the seven virtues in our lives. Being a follower of Jesus is more than being a fan.
Feb 22, 2015
Followers - Audio
During Lent we have the opportunity to shake off lethargy and apathy, and do battle with acedia, by doing the hard work of examining our internal lives guided by prayer, fasting, alms-giving and penitence. In so doing, we deploy the seven gifts of the Spirit against the seven deadly sins and seek the seven virtues in our lives. Being a follower of Jesus is more than being a fan.
Feb 22, 2015•32 min
Theological Ethics - PDF
Wesley saw ethics as a response to God's acts of grace in justification and regeneration. The shape of grace and its ethical contours were passed to us by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount.
Feb 08, 2015
Theological Ethics - Audio
Wesley saw ethics as a response to God's acts of grace in justification and regeneration. The shape of grace and its ethical contours were passed to us by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount.
Feb 08, 2015•31 min
Political Ethics - PDF
John Wesley's political ethics - a response to the times in which he lived - called for equality, liberty and responsibility, conditions he saw as inherent in those created in the image of God.
Feb 01, 2015
Political Ethics - Audio
John Wesley's political ethics - a response to the times in which he lived - called for equality, liberty and responsibility, conditions he saw as inherent in those created in the image of God.
Feb 01, 2015•31 min
Wesleyan Economic Ethics - PDF
Wesley's economic ethics calls into question ideas about the nature of property ownership, the reasons for labor, and the purpose behind the accumulation of wealth. Wesley's challenge to us today is to respond to the economic problems surrounding us in creative and meaningful ways.
Jan 25, 2015
Wesleyan Economic Ethics - Audio
Wesley's economic ethics calls into question ideas about the nature of property ownership, the reasons for labor, and the purpose behind the accumulation of wealth. Wesley's challenge to us today is to respond to the economic problems surrounding us in creative and meaningful ways.
Jan 25, 2015•34 min
Wesleyan Social Ethics - PDF
John Wesley saw that our ethical interactions with those around us are held accountable through constant attention in small groups such that we help each other maintain focus on works of piety and works of mercy. Our journey towards entire sanctification in some sense requires such works and so our focus on these endeavors cannot be lost.
Jan 18, 2015
Wesleyan Social Ethics - Audio
John Wesley saw that our ethical interactions with those around us are held accountable through constant attention in small groups such that we help each other maintain focus on works of piety and works of mercy. Our journey towards entire sanctification in some sense requires such works and so our focus on these endeavors cannot be lost.
Jan 18, 2015•28 min
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