Sounds odd, doesn’t it? Many of us probably tend to see God as a singular monarch, “the Unmoved Mover,” sitting on a throne somewhere in the distant cosmos, completely self-sufficient, wanting and needing no one. But what if that’s not the case? What if God is, in fact, a thoroughly social Being who thrives on […]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Bewildered
Some people see God as best friend and constant traveling companion. Others see God as infinitely transcendent and remote — ‘high and lifted up.’ So which is it? Should I see God as best buddy or as unknowable being? This sermon continues our series, as were thinking deeply about a critical question: “What is God […]
The Joy Factor
Fear. . . Joy. . . Two of the most powerful words in our vocabulary. Which word comes closer to describing your typical state of mind? This Sunday we’ll explore several factors that have the potential to unleash a ‘joy revival’ in your life! This message was brought to us by Rev. Dr. Mona West, […]
The Battle Of The Sexes
On this Mothers Day, we could choose to play it safe and offer a bland, superficial sermon filled with platitudes about motherhood. But that’s not who we are! As followers of Jesus, let’s engage the real issues (and truly honor our Moms) by exploring an important subject: ‘gender and God.’ If God is Father, does […]
A Picture Worth A Thousand Words
How we see God — the picture of God we carry around in our heads — dramatically affects how we feel about life, ourselves, and God. So what is God really like? This Sunday we resume our series in which we are exploring that critical question, using the concept of the Trinity to guide us. […]