It happens all the time. In ways large and small, somebody does something that hurts us, or threatens us, or just seems downright uncalled for. And we react! Oh do we react! In this sermon we’ll look at an obscure Old Testament story filled with wisdom for how to respond to situations of provocation. Today’s […]
Monthly Archives: January 2011
When You’re Weary
The pace of modern life is ruthless. Most of us feel tired most of the time. This sermon gives us some practical spiritual advice for managing and transcending our weariness. Today’s scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the tag to download.
Looking Back
That’s always the temptation. Whenever we face change, our natural tendency is to resist, clinging to that which is familiar and comfortable. But God sees a bigger picture, and often forces us into a brave new future. This sermon looks at the process of creative change in our lives. Today’s scripture: Genesis 19:15-26 Watch the […]
Push/Pull
Many of us long to be close to God, but fear what that might mean. The result is deep inner conflict — part of us wants to draw near to God, while another part of us pushes away. This Sunday we’ll talk about the factors that cause us to fear God. How can we overcome […]
Perspective
It’s something we all need and want — the ability to see life (and the things that happen to us) in some transcendent context, to rise above the mundane, to get to a place in life when we can be joyful no matter what. But how? In this sermon we explore how each of us […]