Last week we talked about the importance of showing grace (i.e., undeserved kindness) in the workplace. Sounds great, right? Who doesn’t like a heartwarming story about kindness triumphing? But is the world really that simple? What about accountability when someone misbehaves? What about justice when someone exploits? Where should we draw the line between grace […]
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Kung Fu Fighting
When you’re at work and someone “up the chain” treats you unfairly, how do you respond? Given the power differential, most of us can only grin and bear it — which creates enormous stress and frustration. This sermon explores an alternative strategy — one that is recommended by the Bible — that gives great power […]
Thank God It’s Monday!
The truth is, you can’t be happy in life if you’re not happy at work, because work consumes so much of our lives. Join us as we look at practical spiritual principles than can help us navigate the treacherous terrain of the work place. This sermon is the first in a new series, Thriving At […]
Dead Man Walking
Warning! If you’re looking for an Easter sermon that rhapsodizes about Jesus’ resurrection, but fails to connect it to anything relevant to everyday life, you’ll be disappointed by this sermon! But if you’re hungry for some practical insights that can help you connect the power of Jesus’ resurrection to your everyday life, we encourage you […]
A Rock and a Hard Place
This sermon is probably different from anything you’ve ever heard on Palm Sunday. Together, we’ll re-imagine what Jesus’ triumphal entry would be like if it occurred in our time, right here in our city. What would Jesus ride on? Who would cheer him? Who would play the role of the Pharisees and object? And what […]