One thing have I desired of the Lord... that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life...Psalm 27:4
When a tragedy occurs, it’s human nature to look for meaning. We ask: “Why? How could such a thing happen?” Our answer comes in an odd parable about a barren fig tree and a hopeful farmer.
Place Finders: Word 10:50 Sermon 18:36 Prayers 41:05
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Jesus took an awful lot of resistance from the people he tried to love. From Abraham to Christ, who carries the burden of the relationship?
Place Finders: Word 9:58 Sermon 21:41 Prayers 33:59
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In the Rite of Baptism as we practice it today, we declare five intentions of Christian living. What are they? And do they seem different post-2020? Lent is an opportunity to examine those original hopes for our identity in Christ.
Place Finders: Word 10:02 Sermon 16:02 Prayers 26:49
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Ash Wednesday shows forth a Word that strengthens us to weather crisis. The danger though? We become too hard. Hear a short meditation on why God wants more for our lives than just survival and why repentance might be the key.
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Sermon Notes
This interview of a couple in therapy came from Esther Perel’s podcast Where do we Begin, “I’ve had 100 Conversations with you in my Head,” airing in April of 2018. Contains mature content.