Blue Ocean Church Ann Arbor Sunday Sermons

In week three of our Lenten Series, Ken Wilson looks at the power of song with “Singing Our Prayers: Recovering What Used to Be Natural,” or, how the professional ideal of singing is robbing us of a simple way to improve our conscious contact with God. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

In the second week of our Lenten sermon series, “Prayer: The Shaping of Desire,” Emily introduces us to what is probably the most biblical form of daily prayer unknown to many evangelicals—set prayers at intervals through the day, as introduced by Phyllis Tickle. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

Need a ready-made prayer for inner turmoil? The Serenity Prayer might scratch your itch. Ken Wilson delves into the value of ready-made prayers in the first sermon of our Lenten Series, “Prayer: The Shaping of Desire.” Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

Ken Wilson introduces our Lenten sermon series with “Ready, Set, Lent!”—how to get ready for a season of reflection and connection in the run-up to Easter. Suggested practices to sample and approaches include Be Intentional, Be Connectional and Be Kind to Yourself. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

In the sixth, and final, week of our series, “The Elements of Worship,” Emily Swan takes an in-depth look at the Lord’s Prayer. Her exploration encourages us to view the text as an opportunity to both reflect on the character and nature of God, and experience a more personal, intimate relationship with God. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

The fifth sermon in our series, “The Elements of Worship,” looks at the sermon. Ken Wilson examines the historical practices of readings and/or lessons in both Jewish and early Christian culture, and challenges some more common, traditional approaches to preaching that exist today. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

This week Emily Swan explores the origins and power of the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul,” emphasizing that it’s not telling us to cover our feelings of concern or despair with a false smile, but encouraging us to practice hope in the middle of suffering, and, hopefully, see God in the midst of it. This is the fourth sermon in our series, “The Elements of Worship.” Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

In the third sermon in our series, “The Elements of Worship,” Ken Wilson takes an in-depth look at the Gospel Hymn, “I Will Arise (Come Ye Sinners).” His examination cites personal experiences and reflection while encouraging us to regard ourselves with more kindness. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

Emily Swan continues our series on The Elements of Worship, exploring the origins, symbolism, and purpose of Communion, from the Passover Meal to the Last Supper to our modern day practice. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.

Ken Wilson opens our latest sermon series, “The Elements of Worship,” with a look at the 8th century origins, and deeper meanings of, the Sarum Prayer—one of the regular elements of our weekly worship celebration. Learn more about Blue Ocean Faith, including service times and locations, at a2blue.org.