by SteveT2018 | Oct 21, 2019 | podcast, sermons2019
How do you define success? The gods of our age lure us to wealth, achievement, and power. Are these the rhythms of the Kingdom of God to which Jesus invites us to walk? This sermon looks at the calling of David and reminds us the the Lord does not look on the outward appearance, like mortals do. The Lord looks on the heart.
by SteveT2018 | Oct 17, 2019 | Bible
The Narrative Lectionary introduces us to David this week in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. The first fifteen chapters of 1 Samuel tell the story of Samuel, the last judge of Israel, and Saul, the first King of Israel. Saul didn’t work out well and God sent Samuel to find a...
by SteveT2018 | Sep 25, 2019 | Bible
The Narrative Lectionary makes another huge leap this week. We move from Jacob wrestling with the Angel of the Lord in Genesis 32:22-32 last week all the way to Moses and the Burning Bush in Exodus 3:1-15 this week. A lot happens between those stories. Let’s...
by SteveT2018 | Mar 13, 2019 | podcast, sermons2019
This sermon explores the meaning of the word forgiveness. Peter asks Jesus, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus responds with a parable of a radically generous landowner and terribly selfish slave. How can we be so unforgiving when God is so radically...
by SteveT2018 | Mar 8, 2019 | podcast, sermons2019
This sermon follows the Narrative Lectionary and explores Jesus’ Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-8. How do we overcome the Post Mountain Top Experience? Perhaps it has to do with our expectations about Jesus. I did not write a manuscript for this sermon. Please...
