2016 was rough. Where do we put our hope when death seems to be winning?
This sermon is mostly honest confession. Enjoy?
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This sermon is mostly honest confession. Enjoy?
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Does the word "judge" make you uncomfortable? Why?
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A sermon about politics, power, and why Jesus didn't stick around.
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Our friend Dr. Rev. Master. Coolio. Chris Schoon, joined us at Eucharist, and shared the hope we have in resurrection!
1 Peter 3, Ephesians 4, Revelation 1
A sermon about how Jesus broke down death's gates and plundered it for all it's worth.
HARROWING OF HELL - Circa 1503-4
DESCENT INTO HELL - Circa 1495-1504
CHRIST IN LIMBO - 1575
Luke 23
October 23 2016
Was the cross cosmic child abuse? Or appeasing the wrath and violence of a distant God? Could God not forgive sinners without someone dying? Why the need for so much blood?
I know from talking with people over the years that the crucifixion is a major stumbling block for some people when it comes to following Jesus.
If you are a person who's always found the death of Jesus confusing at best or troubling and disturbing at worst, this sermon is for you. Because it's actually really beautiful and good news that Jesus was murdered... and I am aware how weird and morbid that sounds.
ART: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/jones-sanctus-christus-de-capel-y-ffin-t03677
Luke 1
October 16 2016
So let's dive right into the strangeness: what do logical, rational, modern people do with a virgin having a baby? And what does Mary teach us about being Jesus-people?
The church in our neighbourhood has a parade for Mary and it's pretty intense and awesome and odd.
John 1, Philippians 2
October 9 2016
Here's where things start getting really unique: was Jesus just a good moral teacher and prophet, or was he something more?
The early Christians made the largest claim possible about Jesus: that he showed us GOD.
Also, his name wasn't really Jesus...
A link to Brad Jersak's incredible children's book "Jesus Showed Us" - buy a million copies for every kid you know: http://www.bradjersak.com/component/ecwid/#!/Jesus-Showed-Us/p/72249160
Let's get into it: what does the first statement of the Apostles' Creed tell us about God, and what does it mean for how we live and work in the world?
Well we're going to have to talk about Hebrew Poetry, Chance the Rapper, Yurts, and (I can't believe we're going there...) Minecraft!
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This sermon kicks off thirteen weeks learning about the core convictions of our Christian Way; perhaps best captured in the Apostles' Creed.
How can a Creed that is nearly 2000 years old still serve and build up the church today?
Let's start by understanding the Creed with four metaphors: the Creed is a train, a satellite, a table, and a wave.
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