If you had one thing to tell your son on your deathbed what would it be? Solomon doesn't mince words, and to set up this series it is of key importance that wisdom is one of the key's to having balance in life.
For a special Sunday where our families actually got out of their seats and walked to participate in communion the subject matter was all about Jesus. Join us in this short sermon setting up what turned out to be a wonderful time of families experiencing, teaching and taking communion together.
Neither Joseph or Mary saw what was coming, yet the birth of Jesus brought to them unspeakable joy. What fills us with joy? Better yet, how does the spirit of the Lord move us to joy?
There is a lot of debate concerning The Magi (or Wise Men) each Christmas. Where are they from? Who were they? How many were they? I think all of those are fun to study for trivial pursuit, however we cannot miss the intention behind the visitors being Gentiles. What does this say about our mission on earth as it relates to Jesus' mission?
The end of The Epic Series is finally here and therefore it is entitled The End. We have journeyed through the entire Narrative of the Bible and now that story beckons us to join in it and allow that story to mold our own individual life story. What does the life of a Christian look like as a reflection of Christ to the world? Listen in to find out.
One of the greatest aspects of our worship and poetic opportunities to participate in Christ is Communion. For the Jew, the passover was a teaching opportunity, revisiting of history, a reminder of God at work and a meal. For the Christian, Jesus draws on the beauty of the passover and gives new meaning to continue the Epic story of God and invite all of humanity to join in this feast. It is the Christian's opportunity to teach, revisit, feast and be reminded of God's ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.
The Epic Story tells the true story of the world. In that story, we play many roles, so we have to live in the world but abstain from being consumed by the world. Be in it and not of it has been a commonly used phrase for that. However, what if we focus too much on our uniqueness apart from the world? How will we make a difference if we stay locked away from the world the Epic Story calls us to participate in? And furthermore, what does an Albino Squirrel have anything to do with today's message?
Symbols, Icons and Landmarks all stand for something. Some of those items are inspirational to some and inflammatory to others. Such has been the case throughout history with the Cross. Many Christians struggle whether or not to accept this symbol as art, jewelry or as architecture within a church building. However, what does the Bible say about the Cross. The Apostle Paul seemed to imply that it carried power. What if the Cross is the lens through which we see the world? What if it is an echo of the Epic Story told in scripture? God can take anything that is broken or that represents pain and redeem it! He does that in us.
Jesus enters into the Epic story in the flesh. What does that mean for us? Many times we wonder what in fact is really is, that Jesus does for us. Does he provide his physical presence, is it psychological support, what is it? What motivates us to live for Jesus?
The Epic story continues in the lives of the prophets. Not only were they called to be the voice of God in their midst, but they were to give messages of conviction and also visions of looking forward to and Epic shift in God fulfilling His promises.