For Lent 2017 we're going to be walking through the six parts of the Lord's Prayer. We begin in the beginning: who is God, and how should we pray to Him?
The Other Questions & The Story of Karam Kitchen
This week: a sermon in two parts.
First we hear the story of Karam Kitchen, a catering company made up of Syrian Refugees, who are able to sell their food in Canada because of local churches.
Then Jill and Kevin answer a few final questions on prayer.
Learn more about Karam Kitchen here: http://www.karamkitchen.com/
"What's Up With Healing Prayer?"
So here's a follow up to last week: if prayer really, truly makes space for God's action in the world, what's up with healing prayer?
Does God heal? How does God heal? Do you need faith? How much faith? Why doesn't God just heal everyone right away? All good questions. Jill and Kevin share some reflections from scripture and their own stories.
"Does Prayer Change Us or God's Actions?"
Today's sermon is about the big one: why pray? What's the point if children still die, and hurricanes still swallow up cities, genocide ruins worlds, and refugee's have to flee their homes.
Is God good but weak, or all powerful and evil? Because how can he both be good and all powerful?
I (Kevin) haven't wrestled with a sermon like this in... years probably. But after a five year journey I feel like I have something important to share about prayer and what it means to believe "history belongs to the intercessors."
"How Can We Pray When We Are Angry and Grieving?"
How can we pray when we are grieving or angry? Because there is a lot to be grieved and angry about.
Jill and Kevin tag team "bring your anger to church" Sunday.
After the sermon we spent time writing out prayers of anger and grief. There were a lot of them and they were very honest. Later in the service we painted the sign of the cross over the prayers; a reminder of Christ's presence with us in suffering, and our standing with one another in the mess.
"What's the Point of Silence?"
Kevin and Jill tackle the prayer questions so many of us are thinking, but often don't talk about. This week "what's the point of silence?" - especially in a world that needs so much ACTION!
Bob Mather-Dyer Shares Some Wisdom
WARNING: THE AUDIO IS KIND OF JANK.
For the next few weeks at Eucharist Church we're going to be interviewing people who inspire us, and who we think are full of wisdom.
This week we get to talk to Bob Mather-Dyer, a retired pastor and spiritual director who learned at 65 what he wishes he knew all along.
Sue Carr Shares Some Wisdom
Beautiful photo by Henry Liu - https://www.flickr.com/photos/henrylw/
WARNING: THE AUDIO IS KIND OF JANK.
For the next few weeks at Eucharist Church we're going to be interviewing people who inspire us, and who we think are full of wisdom.
This week we got to kick off our conversations with a bang!
Sue Carr is the Executive Director of "541 - Eatery & Exchange" - one the most innovative and entrepreneurial ministries in Canada.
Sue touched on her life story and themes of vocation, family, risk, and following God through all sorts of strange and wild turns.
Hope After a Less Than Stellar Year - "The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting"
December 18, 2016
1 Corinthians 15
Kevin Makins
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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What Happened in Kansas - "The Forgiveness of Sins"
What Happened in Kansas - "Forgiveness of Sins"
December 11, 2016
Kevin Makins & Jill Trites
This sermon is mostly honest confession. Enjoy?
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The Same Jesus - "And He Will Return to Judge the Living and the Dead"
Psalm 98, Amos 5, Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1, Philemon 1
November 20 2016
Does the word "judge" make you uncomfortable? Why?
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I Pledge Allegiance to the Left Handed Kingdom - "He Ascended Into Heaven, He is Seated at the Right Hand of the Father"
Acts 1
November 13 2016
A sermon about politics, power, and why Jesus didn't stick around.
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You Are Going to Die... Don't Be Afraid - "He Descended to the Dead"
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.
Two Books Referenced this Week, Click Below to View Amazon Page
Art Featured in Sermon on "The Harrowing of Hell"
HARROWING OF HELL - Circa 1503-4
DESCENT INTO HELL - Circa 1495-1504
CHRIST IN LIMBO - 1575
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - "Was Crucified Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried"
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
"But Virgins Don't Have BABIES!" - "Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary"
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.
Pondering the Paradox - "Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord"
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
Makes Things that Make Things that Make Things that Make Things that Make Things...... - "God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth"
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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A Train, A Satellite, A Table, A Wave
1 Corinthians 12
Kevin Makins
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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Comparing Yourself to Other & the Fraenum Says "Yes LORD"
1 Corinthians 12
Kevin Makins
We all struggle with comparison. What does it look like to live a life of freedom, fully owning your story and your role to play, to become a part of something bigger than ourselves?
Plus a 15-point story consisting of 30 lives weaving together. It's epic.
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Some Photos from Our Fall Launch:
Moooooody Lights and Bunting
Potluck Prayers
Donut surprise by "Donut Monster," Hamilton's best donut shop run out of the Kitchen Collective, a group referenced in the sermon... and we didn't plan any of it!
Too Busy to Sit Down
Luke 10
Kevin Makins
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