Preached at Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Atlanta, Ga. Reading: Matthew 15:10-28 The story of the Canaanite woman is significant on several levels: It represents one of only two times that Jesus leaves Jewish territory — and it signifies the expansion of Jesus’ ministry beyond his
Preached at Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Atlanta, Ga. Reading: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Sower The Gospel reading for today centers on what is known as the Parable of the Weeds. In the Gospel of Matthew, it follows what is known as the
Read the rest of the Via Transformativa: From Glory to Glory series Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter: O that we might see some good! (Psalm 4 NRSV) … Their eyes were opened. (Luke 24:13-35) Our first song comes from
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost: A little sleep, a little slumber… (Proverbs 6:6-11) I went and hid your talent in the ground. (Matthew 25:14-30) Our first song this morning comes from a band formed back in 1967 in San
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost: Has not one God created us? (Malachi 1:14-2:10) They do not practice what they preach… (Matthew 23:1-12) Our first song this morning comes from country and rockabilly singer Steve Earle. He began his career
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost: And the Lord changed his mind. (Exodus 32:1-14) Invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet. (Matthew 22:1-10) Our first song this morning comes from the Atlanta-based duo known as the Indigo Girls. Welcome
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost: Give me understanding… (Psalm 119:33-42) Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. (Matthew 18:15-20) English singer and songwriter Dave Mason first found fame by founding the band
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost: I have become a laughingstock all day long. (Jeremiah 20:7-13) Those who want to save their life will lose it. (Matthew 16:21-28) This morning’s first song comes from a Scottish folk band called Stealers
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 11th and 12th Sunday after Pentecost: I have been very zealous for the Lord. (1 Kings 19:9-18) Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table. (Matthew 15:10-28) Our first song tonight comes from the
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for Pentecost Sunday: The earth is full of your creatures! (Psalm 104:24-33) Receive the realm of God like a child… (Mark 10:13-16) Our first song tonight comes from the British rock band Queen. Formed in 1971, the band consisted of