Harrowing Of Hell

Category: Kingdom of God

Joab the Truth-Teller

Sermon | August 9, 2015

August 9, 2015, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr., preaching

There are four characteristics of a truth-teller that Joab exemplifies: understanding the equality of humanity, authenticity, empathy, and honesty.

Sacred Objects

Sermon | July 19, 2015

July 19, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching

Jesus, the incarnation of God in flesh, teaches us that God’s presence isn’t in the object, it’s merely a symbol, but it can be a powerful one.

Engaging the Mysterious Possibilities

Sermon | June 14, 2015

June 14, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching

Going on pilgrimage, whether it is “in place” or a journey across the globe, requires stepping outside your regular routine and intentionally meeting God in a new way—that happens serving a meal at Operation Nightwatch, walking a labyrinth, traveling to Jerusalem, just to name a few. There are limitless possibilities.

Looking at What We Cannot See

Sermon | June 7, 2015

June 7, 2015, Charissa Bradstreet preaching

Mystery asks us to look at what we cannot see. It invites us into uncertainty and discomfort—and it offers us freedom and relationship. Where is freedom and relationship calling you?

Trinity Sunday: Belief

Sermon | May 31, 2015

May 31, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch

Where are you in your journey of belief? Can you identify with Nicodemus somewhere along his trajectory of skepticism, to belief, to belief in Christ?

Ascension Sunday

Sermon | May 17, 2015

May 17, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch (5 pm service)

The disciples’ minds were opened to truly understand Jesus’ teachings. Jesus is ascending and Jesus is blessing us. My assumption is that the disciples understood the next step. And if not, they would in short order when the Holy Spirit came down on Pentecost which we will celebrate next Sunday. Jesus is preparing a place for us to go, but in the meantime, there is much for us to do here on earth.

Holy Monday 2015: Fear of Missing Out

Sermon | April 1, 2015

March 30, 2015, Elizabeth Walker preaching

In tonight’s Gospel, we hear about Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home after Jesus raised their brother Lazarus from the dead. It is a celebratory gathering, as you might expect, in the wake of a family member’s resurrection from death. But, as would be expected in a Gospel that kicks off Holy Week, there is an element of gravity too; Judas questions the actions of Mary, who showed ultimate respect for Jesus by washing his feet—with her hair—using expensive perfume.