Does the word "judge" make you uncomfortable? Why?
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(Oh boy, lots of bible in this one…) - Deuteronomy 7, Luke 6, Amos 3, 5, 9, Matthew 5, 1 Corinthians 5, Matthew 23
As we close off this sermon series we look at yet ANOTHER idea that is straight up offensive to us, and that we’ve all been hurt by: exclusion.
But the idea of exclusivity is actually a pretty robust theological theme in the bible. From beginning to end there is language that we would describe as… GASP!… exclusive?!
What do we do with this language? Is God for some, and not for others? Are all religions more or less the same? Should we ever be exclusive in our relationships or our commitments?
What does exclusivity have to do with the Christian faith?
Here is Kevin’s best attempt to kick off the conversation this week as we talk about how being a disciple is exclusive, and why that is both good and annoying!
2014.06.15 - Kevin Makins - So What?
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Should Christians drink alcohol? If not, why? If so, how?
And is there a way to enjoy alcohol that doesn’t devolve into harsh judgements, or dumb decisions, or long lists of rules, or selfishness, or vomit-in-your-hair? What does the bible say about alcohol?
Well apparently a lot! (Seriously, look at all there verses up there)
This sermon is a fairly lengthy exploration of alcohol in the bible, but it’s ultimately asking one simple question: how did Jesus drink?
2014.03.23 - Kevin Makins - Church in the Wild
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We continue our study of the prophets and the time of exile by looking at Amos, who is super sneaky.
Kevin also talks about making his mother cry… twice.
Epilogue story is told by Anne Cumby.
2014.03.09 - Kevin Makins - Church in the Wild
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Have you ever been asked “what do you do?” and had a little awkward moment? Have you ever felt like your life just wasn’t as successful as you hoped it would be?
Never fear! The sermon podcast from Eucharist Church is here to give you 10 Simple Steps To Success… Or more likely, to point out the ways in which the prophets blow the whole paradigm into little pieces.
Music led by Jeff Wynands, starts at minute 38.
2011.12.11 - Kevin Makins - Advent 2011
Numbers 28, Leviticus 16, 1 Samuel 15, Amos 5, Hosea 6, Psalm 50, Genesis 22, Hebrews 10, Romans 12
The way you view the birth of Jesus depends a lot on where you’re standing.
For Advent this year we are going to look at the Christmas narrative from multiple perspectives, and ask the question: “how did each group view the incarnation?”
This week we look at the ox. What did the ox… think(?!)… about the incarnation?
The ox probably thought about the sacrificial system; all the stories he had heard about the altar growing up. He probably reflected on how so many of his friends ended up there, and wondered if this little child might change everything.
Apparently, the ox thought about all sorts of things.
Monologue written and performed by Alex Drumm
Music led by Andrew Huang - starts 1:03 in
Kevin Makins - Setting the Table: Advent II - Confession
Amos 1-2
The tenth sermon of our 23 week series “Setting the Table” - exploring the narrative of Scripture.
The prophets challenge us to examine our own hearts.
