A-Ha Moments from the Retreat
Reflections from Carl Garrison on the church retreat.
Disciples Learning to Be Children
Luke 10:1-24
Connected: Abiding in a Vine
Tom preaches on our church retreat theme.
Lord, I’ll Follow You Anywhere
Tom preaches on Luke 9:51-62.
Belonging and Embrace
A sermon oriented around Matthew 18:1-4, 10-14. The central idea is that Jesus has the most complete yet challenging answer to the question “Who is Worthy?” Let’s look at Jesus’ incarnation, Jesus’ actions, Jesus’ teachings, and Jesus’ death and resurrection. … Continue reading →
A Black History of Resilience, Freedom, Faith, and the Mask
Carl opens the service with “Lift Every Voice” the Black National Anthem. After a few testimonies (not included in the podcast) Carl speaks on Hebrews 11 and the great cloud of witnesses.
The New World of the What-Do-Ya-Call-Its and Do-Nothing Days
Exodus 16:1-31 Common English Bible 16 The whole Israelite community set out from Elim and came to the Sin desert, which is located between Elim and Sinai. They set out on the fifteenth day of the second month after they … Continue reading →
Expected King & Waiting People
The Big Question! Lk leads us with crowds through Nazareth, Capernaum, Opposition, Calling, Sermon. Centurion’s faith, Widow’s son: “Great prophet, God visiting his people.” Leads to John’s question with revealing reflections. John is in prison for courage against Herod Antipas. … Continue reading →
Authority and Faith to Give Life
The authority and power that is embodied in your word is something I can recognize as authority, but it is of a wholly greater realm than the hierarchy I know and live. It gives life and health. It creates life. … Continue reading →
Out of Pharaoh’s Dream
Scripture Reading 01.23.22 Exodus 1:1-14; 2:23-25 1 These are the names of the children of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4 Dan and … Continue reading →
