This sermon continues our series on “the kingdom of God”. Jesus tells a parable that compares God’s realm to a great dinner party. And the story has a shocking twist — you’ll be amazed at who attends the party, and who’s left out.
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
What image do you see when you imagine God? Images are powerful things. We may say that we understand God to be a God of love and grace, but do we hold on to images of a judgmental, distant, critical God? Are our images more “bully” than “loving creator”? This sermon looks at some (perhaps […]
Radical Makeover
We’re continuing our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” In today’s scripture, Jesus invites us to look at the world from a radically different perspective — one of inclusion and grace, which is certainly not the way the world usually works. Want to […]
Joy at Midnight
We’re continuing to study “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” Is there any place in your life today where you feel defeated, a victim of circumstances, awaiting the inevitable? If so, this week’s service is for you. We look at two gospel passages — a […]
The Secret of Success
This sermon continues our series on “The Kingdom of God”, a term which refers to “any place, any space, where God rules.” it was Jesus’ mission — and should be ours — to usher in the Kingdom of God. “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as in Heaven.” So if that’s our […]