Ecclesia & Presence: What does it mean to show up?
Odd that I would be talking about presence / showing up during this time when we have suspended in-person service. How many of you miss in-person worship and can’t wait to be back here at 1 Commonwealth again? For many of us, gathering here on Sunday is an important aspect […]
Living a Resurrected Life: The Disciple Who Failed
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] John 13 & 21 This Sunday, we are looking at the disciple who failed and how failure can sometimes be an important step and gateway towards our growth as a resurrected people. Question 1 (Word Cloud)Who in […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Showing Up and Letting Go
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] John 20 Today, I want to share with you about one of the characters in this resurrection series, and it’s Mary Magdalene. I have preached about Mary Magdalene before and I wonder what you remember or know […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Domination & Liberation
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] Whenever I thought of the Roman soldier at the cross, I cannot help but think of this picture. (M) How many of you have seen this photo of Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng kneeling in front of […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Living Water
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] In this sermon arc, Living a Resurrected Life, we revisited 3 of the 7 characters so far – we met the disciple who understood what Jesus’ death on the cross means – breaking the cycle of retributive […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Set Free!
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] What does it mean for us to live a resurrected life in our time? Is God’s power still relevant and active in our world today? This Sunday, we delve into the story of the demon-possessed man who […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Raised Up!
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] This Sunday, we pause to look at the women at the cross and why they chose to stay even when everyone else ran away. What did the resurrection mean for them and for us? Raised Up. When I say raised […]
Living a Resurrected Life: Saved
[ Download sermon discussion questions for self-study or group discussion click here ] Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! I never get tired of that proclamation. Christ is risen! And here we are, a week after Easter Sunday. Does it feel like deja vu for you? Year after […]
Good Friday Service
Order of service for Good Friday at FCC 2 April 2021adapted from “A Good Friday Service” from The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steven L. Case, “A Script for Good Friday” by Rev. David M. Felten, “The Water” – The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4) from Inspired by […]