Theologian & pastor Matthew Tennant's blog
Most people do not fully consider the risks involved in following Christ. Unlike the early Christian martyrs thrown to a gruesome death among lions, we face no apparent risks with … Continue reading “A Controversial Cannibalistic Faith” – Sermon from John 6.51-58
We celebrate God’s incredible gift of grace. That amazing grace overcomes the worst of our humanity and brings us into a relationship with God. The new life described in Ephesians … Continue reading “Finding New Life in Christ” Sermon from Ephesians 4.25-5.2
No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. When we do something that serves to separate us from God, it’s called a sin, and, according to Romans 3.23, everyone sins. … Continue reading “Transforming Transgressors” – a sermon from 2 Samuel 11.27-12.7a
Aksionov was a merchant in the city of Vladimir, Russia. He was a well-respected man of the town, and people who knew him liked him. He had his flaws. For … Continue reading “What can Jesus overcome for you?” Sermon from John 6.1-21
Once again, ancient Israel faced a problem. The centerpiece of the problem is justice and how to live in faith. Back in Exodus, God brought them out of slavery in … Continue reading “Figuring Out How to Trust” – a Sermon from 1 Samuel 8.4-20
On December 26, 2004, off the western coast of Sumatra, a 9.3 magnitude earthquake exploded on the ocean floor. The tidal wave grew to over 10 meters and spread thousands … Continue reading Spreading Seeds of Love – Sermon from Mark 4.26-34
We’re on a faith journey, and each day, we make the decision to keep saying, “Here am I, Lord,” to God’s calling. That calling is to do something. When we … Continue reading Another Trinitarian Sermon
One of the problems of the modern era is having an answer for everything. Celebrating the ascension of the Lord exists in tension with this idea of knowing what we … Continue reading “A Prophetic Summons” – A Sermon from Luke 24.44-53
Once, when we were looking at a house in a new town where we were moving, Melanie and I noticed the difference between the small, mowed grassy area behind the … Continue reading “Can We Really Abide in Love?” – Sermon from John 15.9-17
A minister and friend of mine was telling me about a transgender teenager in their church. The teen’s parents, especially the teenager’s father, was having a lot of trouble with … Continue reading Who does God love? A Sermon from Acts 8.26-40
What is love? It’s the subject of endless pop songs and poetry. Love has led people to do amazing and crazy things. Love drove Romeo and Juliet to look beyond … Continue reading “What is love?” 1 John 3.16-24
The two of them, Cleopas and an unnamed disciple, walked along the path to Emmaus. That’s how the story starts. If you’re a geographically-minded person and wonder where this ancient … Continue reading “Walking to Emmaus” – Luke 24.13-35