Sermons (Page 20)
How Does a Church Say Love (Pt 1)
SCRIPTURE: The dilemma: Genesis & John Genesis 11 The Message and Common English Bible1-2 At one time, the whole Earth spoke the same language. It so happened that as they moved out of the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled down. 3 They said to one another, “Come, let’s make bricks and fire them well.” They used brick for stone and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a…
Rooted in Love
Scripture: Ephesians 3: 14-21 NRSV 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Creator, 15 from whom every family in heaven and onearth takes its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of divine glory, God may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through the Holy Spirit, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18 I pray…
“Christ Our Peace”
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:12-21 (New Revised Standard Version) 12 Remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For Christ is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken…
Why is a Church Not Like a Museum?
SCRIPTURE: A collection of scripture passages establishing the forward moving Presence of Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. From the Complete English & Complete Jewish Bible Psalm 27:4[From an ancient worship text:] Just one thing have I asked of Adonai; only this will I seek: to live in the house of Adonai all the days of my life, to see the beauty of Adonai and visit in the temple. Joshua 1:9b[Joshua told the people entering the Promised Land,] “Don’t be alarmed…
When Church is Like a Family (Reunion)
A collection of scripture (English Standard Version) referring to Christ followers as family.These words are all used in scripture, with approximately the same meanings.Hebrew: bayithGreek: oikia/oikosEnglish: family/household JOHN 1:12-13But to all who did receive [Jesus], who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of [people], but of God. EPHESIANS 2:19-22 & 5:1So then you are no longer…
When the Church is a Cloud
SCRIPTURE: A collection of scripture passage speaking of clouds, including resources for further reading! All readings from the Complete Jewish Bible. Genesis 9:13I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. Exodus 13:21-2221 Adonai went ahead of them in a column of cloud during the daytime to lead them on their way, and at night in a column of fire to give them light; thus they…
When the Church is a Boat
SCRIPTURE: A collection of scripture passage speaking of boats, including resources for further reading! Genesis 5:11- 6:2911 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence….13 So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them….14 So make yourself an ark of cypress wood;… 22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. [And when the floods had come and gone…
When the Church is a Body
A scripture passage speaking of the “body” of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-27 The Message and the New International Version (v 27) 1 What I (Paul) want to talk about now is the various ways God’s Spirit gets worked into our lives. 4-11 God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere;…
When the Church is a Tree
A set of scripture passages speaking of trees. Ezekial 47:12 NIV12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” Matthew 13:31-32 NIV31 [Jesus] told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which [someone] took…
When the Church is a Musical Instrument
SCRIPTURE: A collection of passages speaking of music and harmony.New Living Version Psalm 33:2-32 Play joyous melodies of praise upon the lyre and on the harp. 3 Compose new songs of praise to [the Creator], accompanied skillfully on the harp; sing joyfully. Ephesians 5:1919 Talk with each other much about the Lord, quoting psalms and hymns and singing sacred songs, making music in your hearts to [God].Note: Nearly one third of the 150 Psalms in the bible are songs of…