Join us as we look at the conclusion to the Gospel of Matthew. We examine the disciples last act: worshipping Jesus. And Jesus' last words to the disciples. What did this mean for the Jews of Jesus' time? How do we fit in?
Join us as we look at the conclusion to the Gospel of Matthew. We examine the disciples last act: worshipping Jesus. And Jesus' last words to the disciples. What did this mean for the Jews of Jesus' time? How do we fit in?
We take a close look at how the disciples responded to Jesus being risen from the dead and what God's actions mean for us today.
We take a close look at how the disciples responded to Jesus being risen from the dead and what God's actions mean for us today.
On this Easter Sunday, we look to John's account of the discovery of the empty tomb to shed light on the confusion surrounding the identity of Jesus.
On this Easter Sunday, we look to John's account of the discovery of the empty tomb to shed light on the confusion surrounding the identity of Jesus.
In our discussion of the commitment we make to support the ministries of the church through our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness, today we consider the nature of witness. We see how in the Hebrew Bible, God is a witness, a covenant may be a witness, a pile of stones or a pillar of stones may be a witness, in addition to our usually understanding of a witness in a legal setting.
In our discussion of the commitment we make to support the ministries of the church through our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness, today we consider the nature of witness. We see how in the Hebrew Bible, God is a witness, a covenant may be a witness, a pile of stones or a pillar of stones may be a witness, in addition to our usually understanding of a witness in a legal setting.
As we look to the covenant between the church and God, and within the church itself, we come to the concepts of service and servanthood. We see the inter-related nature of work, service and worship, noting that our service and work are integral to worship itself.
As we look to the covenant between the church and God, and within the church itself, we come to the concepts of service and servanthood. We see the inter-related nature of work, service and worship, noting that our service and work are integral to worship itself.
As we come to realize that all is gift and that we are stewards of God's gifts, we see that stewardship is centered upon receiving, managing and sharing such gifts. Stewardship is a responsibility through which we can be agents of God's grace in the world and work towards building God's kingdom in this time and place.
As we come to realize that all is gift and that we are stewards of God's gifts, we see that stewardship is centered upon receiving, managing and sharing such gifts. Stewardship is a responsibility through which we can be agents of God's grace in the world and work towards building God's kingdom in this time and place.
Today we look at what it means to 'faithfully participate in the church's ministries by your presence ..." We explore a theology of presence and how it is much more than just "showing up."
Today we look at what it means to 'faithfully participate in the church's ministries by your presence ..." We explore a theology of presence and how it is much more than just "showing up."
As we look at the covenant between God and God's people in the setting of the local church, we see how this covenant is embodied through prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. This week, we focus on prayer.
As we look at the covenant between God and God's people in the setting of the local church, we see how this covenant is embodied through prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. This week, we focus on prayer.
Who are the "strangers" whom we see referenced in the Old and New Testaments and how does the instruction to "love the stranger" work in the world today?
Who are the "strangers" whom we see referenced in the Old and New Testaments and how does the instruction to "love the stranger" work in the world today?
As we look at what it means to love God and neighbor as yourself, we turn to what it means to love the self, over and above the obvious notions of caring for one's physical health. We see how Wesley encouraged us to know ourselves through his probing questions for class meetings, suggesting that we cannot truly and appropriately love ourselves without knowing who we really are. The connection between holiness and happiness becomes apparent as we look to Wesley's guidance on this complex subject.
As we look at what it means to love God and neighbor as yourself, we turn to what it means to love the self, over and above the obvious notions of caring for one's physical health. We see how Wesley encouraged us to know ourselves through his probing questions for class meetings, suggesting that we cannot truly and appropriately love ourselves without knowing who we really are. The connection between holiness and happiness becomes apparent as we look to Wesley's guidance on this complex subject.
As we look to what it means to love our neighbor, we first examine how the term "neighbor" is used in Hebrew Scripture and how that same term might be employed today. The church, as the covenant community of God, bears a special responsibility to love one another and we look at how we might do just that in our lives together.
As we look to what it means to love our neighbor, we first examine how the term "neighbor" is used in Hebrew Scripture and how that same term might be employed today. The church, as the covenant community of God, bears a special responsibility to love one another and we look at how we might do just that in our lives together.
In our series, "Family Matters" we saw how baptism initiates an individual into the covenant between the church and God so forming a new family. Now we look to see what this family is supposed to be, do and look like. In the Wesleyan tradition, love lies at the very center of religion and here we explore what it means to love God.
In our series, "Family Matters" we saw how baptism initiates an individual into the covenant between the church and God so forming a new family. Now we look to see what this family is supposed to be, do and look like. In the Wesleyan tradition, love lies at the very center of religion and here we explore what it means to love God.
On this First Sunday after the Epiphany - the Baptism of the Lord - we look at the baptism of Jesus by John and at baptism in the church today.
On this First Sunday after the Epiphany - the Baptism of the Lord - we look at the baptism of Jesus by John and at baptism in the church today.
On this Epiphany Sunday we look to Matthew's account of the star, the Magi and their gifts to see how we might participate in epiphanies today.
On this Epiphany Sunday we look to Matthew's account of the star, the Magi and their gifts to see how we might participate in epiphanies today.
As 2016 approaches we look to the possibility of change in the new year. We see how the Apostle Paul calls for change and advocates for specific steps to be undertaken to bring about transformation.
As 2016 approaches we look to the possibility of change in the new year. We see how the Apostle Paul calls for change and advocates for specific steps to be undertaken to bring about transformation.
