Sermon Transcripts

“Connecting with Jesus, One Another, and Others in the Unconditional Love of Our God (Together, in a variety of ways)” “Being Clear About Our Love Identity” – Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36

On the campus of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, there is a statue of Booker T. Washington standing over a slave and lifting a veil “…so that the light of education can strike his face.” The slave has a book in one hand and uses the other ...

“Learning From and With Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)”

“Loving on Fumes?” – 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Genesis 45:3-11, Luke 6:27-38

It is true that we drink from our own wells. Yes, what you fill your life with becomes nourishment. So, if I read the Bible, pray, engage in life-long learning, attend worship, participate in a small group, give from my life’s wallet, and serve others, I am filling my life with things that display God’s ...

Learning From and With Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)

“Entrusting Ourselves to God’s Love, Care, and Mercy” – Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20,

Luke 6:17-26

In whom or what do you trust? As Christians, we participate with God in the mission of justice and salvation. And fear should not inhibit our words and deeds for and on behalf of others, particularly those who are suffering. As Gradye Parsons reminds us in Our Connectional Church, being internally strong ...

Learning From and With Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)

“Breaking Out of Routine Love” – Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11

You can live your life out of a place of love, yes, even unconditional love. Jesus has given us the grace we need to keep putting one foot in front of the other. In Christ, we can do what needs to be done.

To experience love and to love, we need a personal encounter with God and one ...

“Learning From and with Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)”

“Love’s Primary Concern” – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30

The question I am asking and answering, from a biblical perspective, is “What is love’s primary concern”? Answer, to foster unity. Unity has a better chance of coming about when one speaks truth, whatever the cost, in a humble, kind, and just way. That way we demonstrate our love for God and others. I have two ...