Everyday Prophesy
It is easy to the view the prophets of the Hebrew Bible as marginal characters in strange circumstances distant from our contemporary times. But there are tremendous lessons to be garnered from watching the way prophets responded to their everyday situations. The prophets were known for the ways they critiqued the systems and figures of power and privilege in their time and space. The ongoing life of the church demands prophetic address that both attends to personal need and empowers communal action in the service of justice and righteousness in the world. The work of the prophet is not based on status or talent, but on presence and availability to the call of God. This four-week series will investigate how that call is carried out in everyday ways that make a profound difference.
Sermons in This Series
List of Services
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Ezekiel: React or Respond
: We are often called into dialogue with God. Do we react or respond to what God is doing in our lives? Psalm 123 gives us a new way of responding
Ezekiel: React or Respond
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Amos: On-The-Job Training
Amos reminds us that being a prophet is less about our title and role and more bout how we live our lives. The Psalm invites us to consider how we live our lives as prophets. We are always learning and growing as followers of Christ.
Amos: On-The-Job Training
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Jeremiah: Looking for the Good Shepherds
It's hard to be a shepherd and not smell like sheep. Psalm 23 offers us a beautiful picture of God as a shepherd who guides and protects us. Jeremiah reminds us that leaders are not always good caring. How do we operate as leaders that shepherd like God, with love and care?
Jeremiah: Looking for the Good Shepherds
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Elisha: More Than Enough
Extraordinary generosity resides at the ends of human means. This story from 2 Kings and Psalm 145 remind us of the power of God to turn modest means into a symbol of confident faith.
Elisha: More Than Enough