Sermon Archive

Listen in as we reflect on the exchange of Mark 8:27-38.

Our guiding question is the infamous one of Christ, “who do you say that I am?”.

It. is infamous because it has become, for most, a point. of judgement toward the disciples as we pass judgement backward at them. But, the question carries within itself a truly profound inspiration. Listen as we unpack the importance of place and the inclusion of outside voices to discover Christ’s teaching for the places, spaces, and people around us.

The music included in this recording was performed live on Sunday by Wanda Murray (piano) and Shawn Madren (guitar).

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Dirt and Water is a series that focuses on the elements of Christian faith. Like dirt and water, faith consists of many underlying elements which are necessary. Some of these elements are visible, others are less noticeable, yet all are necessary for flourishing. This series includes elements such as Christ, Sin, God’s Love, and much more.

This weeks topic: Scripture

Scripture Reference: Luke 6:16-21

Location: First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC

Musical Blessing: “Goodness of God” | Karessa Wiley and Wanda Murray

Listen as we explore the gift, blessing, and challenge of Scripture

© 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia; Fellow Ships Music; So Essential Tunes; Bethel Music Publishing

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit othergroundjournal.substack.com

Dirt and Water is a series that focuses on the elements of Christian faith. Like dirt and water, faith consists of many underlying elements which are necessary. Some of these elements are visible, others are less noticeable, yet all are necessary for flourishing. This series includes elements such as Christ, Sin, God’s Love, and much more.

This weeks topic: The Church

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:11-22

Location: First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC

Musician: Dee Stout

Listen as we explore the place and function of the Church.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit othergroundjournal.substack.com

Dirt and Water is a series that focuses on the elements of Christian faith. Like dirt and water, faith consists of many underlying elements. Some of them are visible, others are less noticeable, yet all are necessary for life and faith to flourish. This series includes elements such as Christ, Sin, God’s Love, and much more.

This weeks topic: Blessing

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19

Location: First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC

Listen as we explore the ideas of blessing and celebration in the midst of an ever changing and discerning world.

The video referenced at the end can be seen here- https://fb.watch/tkUQgG8xzA/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit othergroundjournal.substack.com

Dirt and Water is a series that focuses on the elements of Christian faith. Like dirt and water, faith consists of many underlying elements. Some of them are visible, others are less noticeable yet necessary for life to flourish. This series includes elements such as Christ, Sin, God’s Love, and much more.

This Weeks Topic: The Ministry of All Christians

Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Location: First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC

Overview:

It’s easy to think about courage as an arbitrary thing. Most of us learned about courage from an adult who told us to have it. But, what is courage? What does it require? and, most importantly, what does courage look like in the context of Christianity?

Join us as we look at the concept of courage from the framework of the Ministry of All Christians.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit othergroundjournal.substack.com

Dirt and Water is a series that focuses on the elements of Christian faith. Like dirt and water, faith consists of many underlying elements. Some of them are visible, others are less noticeable yet necessary for life to flourish. This series includes elements such as Christ, Sin, God’s Love, and much more.

This weeks topic: Love of God

Scripture Reference: Lamentations 3:22-21; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Location: First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC

Listen as we explore the breadth of God’s love and grow to understand how God loves the individual and through them as well as the tension that this invites us to experience.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit othergroundjournal.substack.com