September 28, 2014 The Way of The Wise; The Way of the Wicked

Sermon: Righteousness and Unrighteousness
Theme: God shows us that we are capable of good and evil, so that we may recognize our weakness and be open to being challenged to grow.
Purpose: The congregation will become more aware of their own capabilities for self-justification and holding onto hostility in order to avoid confronting the evil within.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 The wisdom of God is foolishness to the world.
Psalm 37:1-11 Do not become upset by the ways of the wicked.
Proverbs 3:31 Do not envy a violent man.

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September 14, 2014 The Source of Wisdom.

Sermon: Wisdom, Our Source for Life
Theme: We search for wisdom as the means to be fully alive and joyful.
Purpose: The congregation will understand the need to seek wisdom and desire to grow.
Scriptures:
Proverbs 2:1-11 Wisdom comes from the mouth of God.
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus teaches and they wonder where his wisdom came from.

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September 7, 2014 Time to Get Started

Sermon: “Time to Get Started”
Theme: Discipleship is the path to wholeness and joy, but requires the ongoing commitment that requires sacrifices of our ego that opens the door to growing.
Purpose: The congregation will recognize the need to shift from focusing on their negativity and instead surrender to the gift of God’s renewal.
Scriptures: Luke 9:57-62 – Those who were going to follow but were not ready to pay the cost.
Romans 13:8-14 Owe no one except to love one another; wake from sleep.
Questions:
What difference does it make if we are disciples? What is it that we really want out of our relationship with Christ? Why is it that many do not see a benefit of being a Christian? What is the relationship between sacrifice and spiritual growth? How is it that many of us seem to encounter the same issues and challenges repeatedly? What can we do to move forward and actually encounter God’s presence in our lives? What can we do to make today different from the past?

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August 31, 2014 “Welcoming the Unwelcome Guest”

Sermon: “Welcoming the Unwelcome”
Theme: As we see Christ in others it transforms us into the body of Christ that can heal and transform others.
Purpose: To bring the series to a close with a commitment to be a body of Christ who practice love and hospitality with all people.
Scriptures: Luke 15:1-10 Jesus was eating with sinners and tax collectors, rejoicing in salvation.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 We no longer regard anyone from a human point of view.

Questions:
What are we really willing to sacrifice in order to extend hospitality? What difference it really make when we offer hospitality, especially in challenging situations? In what ways was Jesus an “unwelcome guest?” In what ways is Jesus too demanding? In what ways does Christianity expect too much of us? How do we grow to where we can joyfully and lovingly offer hospitality, even when it is a sacrifice? How does growing in the ability to be gracious, welcoming, and kind change us as a church? In what ways does it change our ability to share Christ’s love with the world?

 

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August 24, 2014 “Christ Like Hospitality”

Sermon: “A Sacrifice of Hospitality”
Theme: Maturity in Christ draws us into seeing other’s needs and to make sacrifices on their behalf.
Purpose: The congregation will seek to set aside their “rights” and “privileges” in order to share Christ.
Scriptures: Matthew 10:40-42 Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 To the Gentiles I became a gentile – all for the gospel.

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August 17, 2014 Rev. Claudio Carvalhaes

Rev. Claudio Carvalhaes will be preaching.
A much sought after speaker, writer, performer, and consultant, Carvalhaes preached at the Festival of Homiletics, and The Art of Preaching in the 21st Century, at Candler School of Theology. He preached at “Faith and Politics in the Public Square” by Third Institute for Faith and Public Life, at Princeton Theological Seminary;“ “Faith, Race, and Politics”, The Tipple-Vosburgh Lecture Series, Drew Theological Seminary, Presbyterian Youth Triennium in 2013 and led worship and offered a seminar at the Hispanic Summer Program in 2013 in San Antonio.
He has published articles, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, on the relation between globalization, immigration, multiculturalism and post-colonial theologies/liturgies, worship, arts, and the Christian faith.

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7/27/2014 Every Day Hospitality: Random Acts of Hospitality

Sermon: “Spontaneous Acts of Kindness”
Theme: By living in Christ’s love and practicing Jesus’ teachings of forgiveness, Christians develop an orientation towards reaching out in kindness and spontaneous acts of grace that make a difference in lives.
Purpose: The congregation will understand that there is a goal
Scriptures: Luke 8:43b-48 Jesus heals the woman with the blood.
1 Corinthians 13 Love is patient, love is kind.

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7/20/2014 Hospitality to Creation: Knowing Creation Relationally.

Sermon: “Hospitality to the Earth”
Theme: Christians see the earth and land as a precious gift from God and respond to the land with love and compassion.
Purpose: The congregation will grow in commitment to caring for the earth and will be more unified in concern for sustainable living.
Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-2:3 God created humanity to be responsible and to create balance.
Psalm 8:1-9 Humanity created as a part of the glory of all creation.

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7/13/2014 Hospitality to Enemies: Extending Generosity through Non-Retaliation

Sermon: “Breaking Bread With Our Enemies”

Theme: Mature Christians grow stronger and wiser through making peace where there has been conflict and grow in forgiveness through practicing love which heals conflict.

Purpose: The congregation will commit to practicing forgiveness and forgiving those with whom they have been in conflict.

Scriptures: Matthew 5:39-48 – Do not resist evil, Romans 12:17-21 Overcome evil with good. Psalm 23:4-5 The Lord prepares a table before us with our enemies.

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