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Mama’s Wisdom
Message Title: Mama’s WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Proverbs 31:10-31Scripture Reading: James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8;RCL Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31; Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 1; Psalm 54; James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37Focus: A mother reflects to her son about a wise partner.Function: To celebrate the wise people in our lives and to pursue … Continue reading Mama’s Wisdom
A Lady’s Wisdom
Message Title: A Lady’s WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Proverbs 1:20-33Scripture Reading: James 3:1-12RCL Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33 or Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 19 or Psalm 116:1-9 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38Focus: Proverbs opens with an image of wisdom depicted as a woman.Function: To accept God’s invitation into a fuller life.Other Notes: HOMECOMING & COMMUNION Homecoming … Continue reading A Lady’s Wisdom
Praising Wisdom
Post-Preaching Notes: I preached off of a simple outline this week. I knew what I wanted to say but didn’t write it all down because *excuses* the video has much more details than the notes. Message Title: Praising WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Psalm 146Scripture Reading: James 2:1-17RCL Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; … Continue reading Praising Wisdom
The Beauty of Wisdom
Message Title: The Beauty of WisdomTheme: Words of WisdomSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Song of Solomon 2Scripture Reading: James 1:17-27RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23Focus: The book Song of Songs shows the beauty of life as a form of wisdom.Function: To remember … Continue reading The Beauty of Wisdom
Season Finale
Message Title: Season FinaleTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20RCL Scripture: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 or 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 or Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69Focus: Solomon builds the templeFunction: To become a listening people who walk with intention, guided by God’s spirit.Other … Continue reading Season Finale
The Beginning of a New Era
8/15/2021 Message Title: The Beginning of a New EraTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary DaysMain Text: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20RCL Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 or Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 111 or Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58Focus: David dies and Solomon inherits the monarchy. Function: To acknowledge the faith legacy we inherit … Continue reading The Beginning of a New Era
Don’t Trust the Narrator
Post preaching: I was quite sick while preaching this week. In hindsight, I should have called in pulpit supply. Let this be a lesson to any other preachers out there–take the rest day. **The Sermon will contain a brief moment of sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message … Continue reading Don’t Trust the Narrator
Pt 2 Bathsheba’s Pain
**The Sermon will contain some sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message Title: Pt 2 Bathsheba’s PainTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13aScripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians … Continue reading Pt 2 Bathsheba’s Pain
The Beginning of David’s Fall Pt 1
**The Sermon will contain some sensitive content. Please use discretion for younger audiences or those with trauma history.** Message Title: The Beginning of David’s Fall Pt 1Theme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 14 or Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians … Continue reading The Beginning of David’s Fall Pt 1
The Roommate
Message Title: The RoommateTheme: Reruns & Glory DaysSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-14aScripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a or Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 or Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56Focus: David intends to make God a home but God has other plans.Function: To turn our intentions for (insert thing) towards God’s intentions … Continue reading The Roommate
Lost & Found
Message Title: Lost & Found Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Time Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 24; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Focus: David moves the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. Function: To express gratitude for the … Continue reading Lost & Found
The Weird Thing About Grief
Message Title: The Weird Thing About Grief Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Main Text: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 RCL Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 130; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 Focus: David grieves two deaths. Function: To talk about our interaction with death … Continue reading The Weird Thing About Grief
Who Wrote This Script
6/20/2021 Message Title: Who Wrote This Script? Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: ordinary time Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 or 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49; Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Psalm 9:9-20; Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Focus: David … Continue reading Who Wrote This Script
Comparison is a Thief
6/6/2021 Message Title: Comparison is a Thief Theme: Reruns & Glory Days Season: Ordinary Time Main Text: 1 Samuel 8 (Israel demands a king/Saul) Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 RCL Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) or Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130 or Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Focus: Israel demands a king … Continue reading Comparison is a Thief
Is this Doctrine a Deal Breaker?
5/30/2021 Reflection: This sermon was a combo breaker. I did not create a full manuscript this time. I read commentaries. I listened to podcasts. I discussed the details with a few people and finalized my outline . I then preached with an outline. Message Title: Is this Doctrine a Deal Breaker?Theme: TrinitySeason: ordinary timeMain Text: … Continue reading Is this Doctrine a Deal Breaker?
Mother Tongues & Tongues of Fire
Post-preaching reflection: I rewrote this sermon three times. When I first started, it was very academic and focused on ‘facts’ about the Spirit. The irony of not speaking spiritual truth about the Spirit on Pentecost was not lost on me. I took more time to spiritually reflect and the sermon adapted…. and adapted again. I … Continue reading Mother Tongues & Tongues of Fire
The Word Made Flesh
Message Title: The Word Made FleshTheme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 17:6-19Scripture Reading: Psalm 1RCL Scripture: *Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19Focus: Jesus prays for his disciples.Function: To engage with scripture academically and spiritually.Other Notes: Next week is Pentecost! SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 1 The truly happy person … Continue reading The Word Made Flesh
Tv survey thing
I saw this little TV survey while wandering the interwebs. I thought I would check it out and reflect on it. How LOW can you go? Lower than me??? My score is : ___ out of 100🤦🏼♀️ You never realize how much/little TV you watch until you fill out a list. Put a 💜 by … Continue reading Tv survey thing
What Friends Are For
Message Title: What Friends Are ForTheme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 15:9-17Scripture Reading: Psalm 98RCL Scripture: *Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17Focus: Jesus charges his disciples to act as friends. Function: To engage with the Chosen Family of God rather than divide.Other Notes: Mother’s Day SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm … Continue reading What Friends Are For
Palm Sunday: A Man with The Promised Plan
Message Title: A Man with The Promised PlanTheme: Holy WeekSeason: LentMain Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; 49:1-7; 50:4-9a; 52:13-53:12Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11RCL Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 or Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 or Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)Focus: God promises deliverance through the Suffering Servant of Isaiah.Function: To believe in … Continue reading Palm Sunday: A Man with The Promised Plan
WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat?)
originally preached on 4/18/2021 Message Title: WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat?)Theme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: Luke 24:36b-48Scripture Reading: Psalm 4RCL Scripture: *Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48Focus: The resurrected Jesus reveals the truth through a snack. Function: To look for the physical redemption of creation and not just … Continue reading WWJE (What Would Jesus Eat?)
Prunes or Pruned?
Message Title: Prunes or Pruned?Theme: Even the Rocks Will Cry OutSeason: EasterMain Text: John 15:1-8Scripture Reading: Psalm 22:25-31RCL Scripture: *Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8Focus: Jesus uses an analogy to prepare his disciples for his absence.Function: To reflect on the fruitfulness of our lives and prune off things that don’t help us … Continue reading Prunes or Pruned?
Maundy Thursday
April 1, 2021 at 6:30pm Instructions: sit in your quarantine groups. These are people you’re comfortable sharing food with, hugging, and sharing conversation. We will participate in the Maundy Thursday story together not only in action but in conversation. To get us started, I invite you to go around your table (introduce yourself if needed) … Continue reading Maundy Thursday
Good Friday: Campfire Conversations of Grief
April 2nd, 2021 at 6:30pm Focus: Telling stories of grief, loss, and survival in many forms to connect to the Good Friday story. Function: To know that God understands our grief and loss and find comfort in sharing our stories with the ones we love. (That people feel space to grieve and know that God … Continue reading Good Friday: Campfire Conversations of Grief
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