Harrowing Of Hell

Category: Human Identity & Purpose

What to Do When Your Soul Is Troubled

Sermon | March 22, 2015

March 22, 2015, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr., preaching

A troubled soul is an invitation for healing and that is what we are going to talk about today. A troubled soul is an invitation for healing whether it is a little bit of trouble, like a weird week, or a whole lot of trouble, like heading toward the cross. Jesus knew both extremes because he was human, just like you and me. Whether it was a weird week or a final walk, the response to a troubled soul is the same. Jesus shows us in the Gospel, models for us, and teaches us how to manage in those times when our soul is troubled.

The Journey to the Cross

Sermon | March 15, 2015

March 15, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching

So, as we continue on our Lenten journey over these next few weeks, with our faces now turned towards Jerusalem, we begin to think about Holy Week. I want to spend some time thinking about the spirit and the soul and how they play a role in transformation.

Where Do You Find God’s Joy?

Sermon | December 25, 2014

December 25, 2014, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching

And now, in these post-solstice days of winter, as we begin to celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas, I challenge you to ponder the mysterious impossibility of the incarnation, the birth of Christ AND look for the joy. Where do you find God’s joy in your life?

Cosmic Evil and John the Baptist

Sermon | December 7, 2014

December 7, 2014, The Rev. Doyt Conn preaching

I was coming over here yesterday to practice my sermon. A neighbor was out, and he asked how I was doing. I hesitated. “OK, I guess. I’m having a hard time birthing this sermon.” “What’s it on?” he asked. “Cosmic evil,” I said. “Oh… Why?” he asked. “I guess because I believe in it, and Jesus put an end to it, and the text lends itself to the topic.” “Well,” he replied, “Good luck with that.”