1/22 Title: Jesus Trumps the Bible Topics: #deconstructingfaith, Deconstructing faith
1/15 Title- Soul Freedom, Because Love Can't be Forced Topics: Baptist Distinctives, Soul Competency, Baptism, Open-minded thinking,
Matthew 3:13-17 Topics- World Religions, Denominationalism, Gender Oppression, Baptism, Tribalism, Religious Conviction, As progressive Christians, we try accepting of others, but problems emerge when we seek to achieve coexistence by claiming that all religions are equally valid.
Sermon Title: Embodiment and Spirit Scripture: Luke 1:39-49 Keywords: Kinesthetic Knowing, Resmaa Menakem, Embodiment, Appropriate touch, Topic: Elizabeth knew in her body that something incredible was taking place; our bodies are wise and have the capacity to hold and reveal the Holy Spirit.
2/11 Title: Light Scripture: John 1 Topic: Through Jesus' life, we get to peer behind the curtain and see the Cosmic Reality of Christ and his life in the Trinity. At the same time, his life helps us to see our lives more clearly. His humanity affirms our humanity. keywords: Cosmic Christ, Humanity, Childbirth, Honest Advent,
The process of growth almost always happens through unease. Mary experiences the queasy feeling of actually having to go through the physical details of this Divine calling.
We experience Jesus in our midst now through the vulnerable gift of the incarnation, and our path of connection with Jesus is through our own human vulnerability.
