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"Intergenerational: Shifting Perspectives"
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | April 21, 2024
When the disciples sternly push away the children, Jesus quite forcefully calls the children to himself. Not only are children inheritors of God’s kin-dom, but they also have something important to teach the rest of us about receiving the kin-dom. What do we have to learn from the children in our midst? Sermon based on Mark 10:13-16 adapted from The Voice.
"Intergenerational: Nobody Fits the Stereotype"
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | April 14, 2024
Like Nathanael, who almost missed the opportunity to follow Jesus because he thought Jesus came from the wrong neighborhood, we can miss meaningful relationships with others if we let our biases or stereotypes dictate our perspective. One of the most commonly held biases concerns how we view and treat people from a different generation than our own. But, as Philip told Nathanael to “come and see,” we, too, can look past the stereotypes to see one another. Sermon based on John 1:43-51 The Voice.
"Introduction to Intergenerational"
Rev. Ryan Roth-Klinck | April 7, 2024
Our scripture passage finds us amid an intergenerational conflict. Jesus and his mother’s words to each other are brief, but we can feel the tension between them oozing out of the page. They are not on the same page. This is a story we know all too well, where different generations are at odds with each other. It also feels like an appropriate place for us to begin our conversations about the relationships or lack of relationships between generations in our lives and our church and what God shows amid our conflict. Sermon based on John 2:1-12 adapted from The Message.
Easter Sunday
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | March 31, 2024
Today’s celebration is a loud crescendo to life. The messenger in the tomb told Mary, Mary, and Salome the good news that still calls to us: Jesus is no longer here in this place of death. Life emerges, and life abounds! Sermon based on Mark 16:1-8 adapted from The Voice.
"Good Friday: 'Requiem' by John Rutter"
Full Musical Performance | March 29, 2024
“Requiem” by John Rutter One of the most beloved contemporary choral works today, Rutter’s “Requiem”, was composed in 1985 as a tribute to his late father using text that his “...father might have enjoyed listening to”. St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir will join the Chorale for the performance.
Palm Sunday
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | March 24, 2024
As Jesus enters Jerusalem amidst a procession of praise, another procession enters the town from a different direction. They couldn’t have been more different. Roman authorities entered the town to remind the Jewish people not to get any big ideas about freedom. Still, Jesus freely enters town on a colt as common people sing praises and offer prayers for God to liberate them again. The situation was electric, and with the gravity and the spectacle of Jesus’ triumphal entry, something big was about to unfold in the holy city. Sermon based on Mark 11:1-11.
"Happy (in) Lent! Carefree"
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | March 17, 2024
We all know the phrase, “Don’t worry, be happy!” But, there is a problem. Most of us ARE worried! And we have a lot to worry about. Being carefree isn’t as easy as we make it sound. This tension holds when we read our scripture passage, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…” This Sunday, we contemplate Jesus’ challenge to no worry and ask if we can rely on God’s provision in the face of scarcity. Sermon based on Matthew 6:24b-34.
"Happy (in) Lent! Joyful"
Rev. Jonathan Heifner | March 10, 2024
In contrast to happiness, joy seems to be unbound by circumstances. Those who have experienced the most profound suffering in life often have the most to say about joy. Why is that so? As we grow closer to God and place our hope in his redeeming work, we will consider how we can cultivate greater joy. Sermon based on Romans 12:12 NRSV.
