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By Matthew Tennant Posted on September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

What are the dolphins saying? A sermon from 1 Corinthians 12.14-26

Most of what we emphasize in most churches comes from the noösphere. If you haven’t heard that word before, it’s okay, and there won’t be a test later. The noösphere … Continue reading What are the dolphins saying? A sermon from 1 Corinthians 12.14-26

Categories: SermonsTags: Creation Care, Dolphins, ecotheology, Homily, Jesus, Preaching, Sermon
By Matthew Tennant Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

“The Repentance of Zacchaeus” Sermon from Luke 19.1-10

The story of Zacchaeus is familiar territory, and familiar stories are dangerous. We tend not to stop and reread them. We come to the beginning of Luke 19 and say … Continue reading “The Repentance of Zacchaeus” Sermon from Luke 19.1-10

Categories: SermonsTags: Blessings, Feeding the Hungry, Food Insecurity, Homily, Jesus, Luke 19.1-10, Preaching, Sermon, Sermons, Zacchaeus
By Matthew Tennant Posted on June 12, 2022January 30, 2023

Living Faith & God’s Calling

We all understand God in different ways. When we say, “God,” it gives us a name for the creator and originator of all things. The life of Jesus, as depicted … Continue reading Living Faith & God’s Calling

Categories: Daily TheologyTags: Blessings, Jesus, Lived Theology, Living Faith, theology, Tolstoy, Trusting God, Two Pilgrims
By Matthew Tennant Posted on April 5, 2022January 30, 2023

What does your faith cost you?

Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again and again, the gift which must be asked for…

Categories: Daily TheologyTags: cost of discipleship, Faith, Jesus, journey, persecuted church, persecution
By Matthew Tennant Posted on December 23, 2021

Mary’s Christmas Letter

Dear Friends, Warmest greetings on a cold Bethlehem night. I pray that this letter finds you well and that this past year has brought you much joy and happiness—despite all … Continue reading Mary’s Christmas Letter

Categories: Current Events, Daily TheologyTags: Christmas, Jesus, Jesus Birth, Mary's Christmas Letter, Nativity
By Matthew Tennant Posted on January 21, 2019January 30, 2023

Things Go Wrong

Things went wrong at the Cana wedding. Jesus helped.

Categories: Bible StudyTags: Cana, Jesus, John 2.1-11, Miracle, Things Gone Wrong, Wedding

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