This sermon tackles a sensitive, sometimes scary question: does God punish? If so, when and how? Some of us have experienced churches where God seems to be consumed with punishing. Others of us have experienced churches where happy-talk prevails and God is exclusively about positive affirmation. Where does the truth lie? Today’s scripture: Joel 1:1-7, 15-16 Watch […]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Jesus Changed Everything
Have you ever read some of the things Paul said in his epistles and concluded that he must really have been a jerk? Where did he get some of that stuff? There may be another way to see it — even things like his pronouncement that women are to remain silent while in church. In […]
Love Hurts
When you picture the personality of God, what comes to mind? Perhaps the classic Unmoved Mover — aloof, measured, dispassionate. When you hear about the anger of God, what do you imagine provokes that anger? Perhaps insubordination: “How dare you disobey me; don’t you know I could crush you!” In this sermon, the prophet Hosea […]
The Missing Link
What is the secret to praying prayers of great power? Over the years, you’ve probably heard many preachers propose answers to that question. But this sermon explores a Scripture passage that suggests an answer you’ve probably never even considered. It may be the missing link! Today’s scripture:Ezekiel 37:1-12 Watch the webcast. Use the player below […]