In preparation for my latest installment of The Word in Song, I asked friends for suggestions for songs. One that came up was one I expected to have pop up. It was “Hallelujah”, written by Leonard Cohen and performed by many different artists. Though I love the song, I wasn’t sure I could do it justice in my sermon series. Continue reading “A Baffled King Composing Hallelujah”
Feel the Fire
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Pentecost draws us to the end of our series, Led by the Spirit. The last message is “Feel the Fire” and explores our relationship with the Holy Spirit . What does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Do wet hesitate to act on the Spirit? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from Acts 2:1-21 and Romans 8:22-27.
Testify
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This week’s installment of Led by the Spirit is “Testify.” We look at Mary on this Mother’s Day. What does Jesus’ mother show us about testifying to our faith? What does it show us about speaking up? Speaking out? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from 1 John 5:9-13 and John 2:1-12.
Revisiting an Idea
I was working on my planning for the season after Pentecost, and I remembered a series from a couple of years ago. I had found inspiration in music. But it wasn’t hymns or praise music. It was from music I grew up with and heard on the radio. It reminded me that inspiration can come from anywhere, and so I did a series of six sermons inspired by song lyrics. I’m looking at doing that again. In preparation, I decided to look back and add the original “The Word in Song” series here. I’m looking forward to having another series of songs to cover very soon!
If you happen to have a song that has inspired you, comment, tweet, message me, or however you’d like to contact me and let me know!
Conquer the World
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Moving ahead in our series, Led by the Spirit, we come to “Conquer the World.” What does it take to conquer the world? An army? Force? Power? What does that even mean? And how can our faith change the world? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from Acts 10:44-48 and 1 John 5:1-6.
Bear Fruit
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We begin our new Pentecost series today, Led by the Spirit. Today’s message is “Bear Fruit” and in it we discuss what it takes to beat fruit. What is the link between all the things we do that are good? Can we really have perfected love? Who should we love? Who shouldn’t we love? Live a life led by the Spirit!
Our scripture readings come from 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8.
A Spiritual Discipline for Physical Health
So, this isn’t something I thought I would be writing. But here I am. What started as a spiritual discipline has led to a major change in my habits and awareness. Which is how it is supposed to be, right? Continue reading “A Spiritual Discipline for Physical Health”
Know the Shepherd
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As we finish our Risen in Christ series, we reach “Know the Shepherd.” What is the difference between knowing of someone and really knowing someone? How does that change our relationship with Christ? With others? Let us walk as those risen in Christ.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 4:5-12 and John 10:11-18.
Inherit the Kingdom
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As we continue in Risen in Christ, we come to “Inherit the Kingdom.” We are told we are children of God, but do we show it? How do we live as those set to inherit the kingdom? Are we eager to invite others in? To tell them the good news that they too are heirs? Let us walk as those risen in Christ.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 3:12-19 and 1 John 3:1-7.
Walk in the Light
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“Walk in the Light” is the second installment of our Risen in Christ series. Today we think about Thomas and his faith. What can we learn from Jesus about compassion? How should we approach those who don’t believe? How do we show Christ to others? Let us walk as those risen in Christ.
Our scripture readings come from 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31.