On this Transfiguration Sunday we see how Jesus, in Luke's account, was "speaking of his departure (exodus), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem." This account launches Jesus on a trajectory towards Jerusalem where the goal of the exodus - freedom from slavery - will be accomplished.
On this Transfiguration Sunday we see how Jesus, in Luke's account, was "speaking of his departure (exodus), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem." This account launches Jesus on a trajectory towards Jerusalem where the goal of the exodus - freedom from slavery - will be accomplished.
Paul's prayer in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 includes thanksgiving for faith, love and hope among the followers of Jesus in Thessalonica. These marks of the new birth, as John Wesley would later refer to them, are works of the Holy Spirit within us and part of Paul's Spirit-led understanding of prayer.
Paul's prayer in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 includes thanksgiving for faith, love and hope among the followers of Jesus in Thessalonica. These marks of the new birth, as John Wesley would later refer to them, are works of the Holy Spirit within us and part of Paul's Spirit-led understanding of prayer.
Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 speaks to the breadth and length and height and depth and knowledge of the love of Christ. John Wesley commented on this when he wrote: "What is the breadth of the love of Christ — Embracing all mankind. And length — From everlasting to everlasting. And depth — Not to be fathomed by any creature. And height — Not to be reached by any enemy." We are challenged in Paul's prayer to love without limits.
Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 speaks to the breadth and length and height and depth and knowledge of the love of Christ. John Wesley commented on this when he wrote: "What is the breadth of the love of Christ — Embracing all mankind. And length — From everlasting to everlasting. And depth — Not to be fathomed by any creature. And height — Not to be reached by any enemy." We are challenged in Paul's prayer to love without limits.
In 1 Corinthians we see how Paul understands the link between spiritual gifts and prayer such that we are called through prayer to find that place where our deepest passion meets the world's greatest need.
In 1 Corinthians we see how Paul understands the link between spiritual gifts and prayer such that we are called through prayer to find that place where our deepest passion meets the world's greatest need.
In Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus we see how Paul puts into effect his understanding of prayer (Romans 8) and see how we might develop a life of prayer through following his example.
In Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus we see how Paul puts into effect his understanding of prayer (Romans 8) and see how we might develop a life of prayer through following his example.
Join us as we take a look at what it looks like to be a covenant people and how it has changed over the years.
Join us as we take a look at what it looks like to be a covenant people and how it has changed over the years.
Paul teaches us that prayer isn't something that we need to know how to do and that the Holy Spirit acts when we pray. Praying is part of our covenant with God and with each other and so we are committed to a life in prayer - a mystery that we don't have to understand before we do it!
Paul teaches us that prayer isn't something that we need to know how to do and that the Holy Spirit acts when we pray. Praying is part of our covenant with God and with each other and so we are committed to a life in prayer - a mystery that we don't have to understand before we do it!
Join us as we look at Baptism. What it's about, why we do it and why the church matters for you and the world. Also, if you were ever confused about Confirmation, check out this sermon.
Join us as we look at Baptism. What it's about, why we do it and why the church matters for you and the world. Also, if you were ever confused about Confirmation, check out this sermon.
Join us as we take a look at new year's resolutions in the world and covenants in the Bible. From Genesis to the Gospel of Matthew. At the end, we join together in a Wesleyan style covenant renewal.
Join us as we take a look at new year's resolutions in the world and covenants in the Bible. From Genesis to the Gospel of Matthew. At the end, we join together in a Wesleyan style covenant renewal.
On this Christmas Eve we are reminded of the fragile nature of the nativity of Jesus. At each step we might ask, tongue in cheek, "What could possibly go wrong?" And yet, the light continued to shine in the darkness and still does today!
On this Christmas Eve we are reminded of the fragile nature of the nativity of Jesus. At each step we might ask, tongue in cheek, "What could possibly go wrong?" And yet, the light continued to shine in the darkness and still does today!
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent we look to Matthew's description of the birth of Jesus, understood through the lens of Isaiah, in order to understand how "love came down at Christmas."
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent we look to Matthew's description of the birth of Jesus, understood through the lens of Isaiah, in order to understand how "love came down at Christmas."
On the Second Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of peace, we look to John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, as a pathway to peace in the fullest sense of the word. We ask how we can be agents of peace during this Advent time of waiting and preparing.
On the Second Sunday of Advent, as we light the candle of peace, we look to John the Baptist, preparing the way of the Lord, as a pathway to peace in the fullest sense of the word. We ask how we can be agents of peace during this Advent time of waiting and preparing.
On this First Sunday of Advent, we look to both the celebration of the birth of Christ and to the coming fullness of the Kingdom of God. We find hope based upon the faithfulness of God and see our role in active waiting as using our gifts to bring forth the Kingdom in the here and now.
On this First Sunday of Advent, we look to both the celebration of the birth of Christ and to the coming fullness of the Kingdom of God. We find hope based upon the faithfulness of God and see our role in active waiting as using our gifts to bring forth the Kingdom in the here and now.
On this Christ the King Sunday, we look at the integration of this celebration into the liturgical calendar by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as the church faced a changing world and we see how our baptismal vows call us to a single allegiance to Christ, resisting evil, injustice and oppression.
On this Christ the King Sunday, we look at the integration of this celebration into the liturgical calendar by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as the church faced a changing world and we see how our baptismal vows call us to a single allegiance to Christ, resisting evil, injustice and oppression.
In his parable of the two sons, one obedient and one not, Jesus casts the chief priests and elders - the leaders of the people - as disobedient and the tax collectors and prostitutes - the outcasts - as obedient. In a complete reversal of the status quo, Jesus shows the way to Kingdom.
In his parable of the two sons, one obedient and one not, Jesus casts the chief priests and elders - the leaders of the people - as disobedient and the tax collectors and prostitutes - the outcasts - as obedient. In a complete reversal of the status quo, Jesus shows the way to Kingdom.
