Sermon podcast from our 6-21-20 online worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Matthew 10:24-39
Showing posts with label Matthew 10:24-39. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matthew 10:24-39. Show all posts
6/27/2017
Daring
Sermon podcast from this past Sunday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Matthew 10:24-39. Blessings on Pride Sunday
"Daring" podcast
"Daring" podcast
6/20/2008
Opposites
Slow posting week . . . Monday's (most recent) entry - the Bible study for i.ucc (Dangerous Wonder) is now Sunday's sermon at Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Somonauk.
"Opposites" text
"Opposites" podcast
"Opposites" text
"Opposites" podcast
6/16/2008
Dangerous Wonder
Here's this week's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc:
There’s something we miss when all we look at is the rest, rejuvenation, reconciliation and peace that Jesus gives to those who are harassed and helpless.
It’s the life-changing challenges, the motivation, the drive and the dangerous wonder that following Jesus leads to.
In most (I expect) of our experiences, the challenges and the dangerous wonder don’t lead to physical persecution, imprisonment, violence or death.
But I think this week’s Bible reading from Matthew 10:24-39 is a powerful reminder that following Jesus isn’t about being comfortable with the way things are. It’s about having a passion to live a life dedicated to justice and peace – no matter how unpopular or how how unsettling that is to us and to those around us.
The late Mike Yaconelli used the term “Dangerous Wonder” to describe the marvelous, troubling, fulfilling, confusing, peaceful and dangerous life of following Jesus.
What’s your experience following Jesus?
There’s something we miss when all we look at is the rest, rejuvenation, reconciliation and peace that Jesus gives to those who are harassed and helpless.
It’s the life-changing challenges, the motivation, the drive and the dangerous wonder that following Jesus leads to.
In most (I expect) of our experiences, the challenges and the dangerous wonder don’t lead to physical persecution, imprisonment, violence or death.
But I think this week’s Bible reading from Matthew 10:24-39 is a powerful reminder that following Jesus isn’t about being comfortable with the way things are. It’s about having a passion to live a life dedicated to justice and peace – no matter how unpopular or how how unsettling that is to us and to those around us.
The late Mike Yaconelli used the term “Dangerous Wonder” to describe the marvelous, troubling, fulfilling, confusing, peaceful and dangerous life of following Jesus.
What’s your experience following Jesus?
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