Read John 3:1-21 Each semester I look into the faces of students in my Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare class. I see young adults from 10 or 11 different majors, freshman through seniors from different cultures and political persuasions. I realize I need to know each student to
Read John 2:13-25 It was Passover—late March or early April—a pleasant time of year in Jerusalem. But inside the Temple, things were not so pleasant. The smell of animals and the clinking of coins indicated that the people had lost sight of the Temple as a “house of prayer,” and
Read John 2:1-12 It was the bridegroom’s job to plan the wedding party and ensure that there was enough wine for all the guests. The groom in this story failed. Have you ever hosted a party where things went wrong? Maybe you ran out of food or maybe Uncle Henry
Passage: Hebrews 2:5–9 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection https://nscbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sermon1129.mp4 Sermon Summary People hold all kinds of beliefs about who Jesus was, but many struggle to understand the practical difference Jesus makes in the lives of those who follow him. In this Advent series in Hebrews, we’re exploring the
Read John 1:1-5 A few years back, I stumbled across a Facebook post from a high school classmate, who had recently become a New Age life coach. He asked: “What would you do if you knew the universe had your back?” A fascinating phone call ensued because I was intrigued
In his landmark book, Ways of Seeing, John Berger argues that every piece of art carries with it a way of seeing. “Painters reconstruct what they see with brush marks on canvas.” Photographers select the angle, lighting, and scene. Likewise, the viewer of art has a way of seeing that
Passage: Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection https://nscbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sermon1122.mp4 Sermon Summary Sermon Summary: To flourish this winter, Christians would benefit from practicing the Sabbath. God gave Israel the Sabbath commandment (Fourth Commandment), after he rescued them from slavery in Egypt, and, like all of his commands,
Passage: Mark 1:32-39; Isaiah 50:4-6 Guide for Group Discussion or Personal Reflection https://nscbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sermon1115.mp4 Sermon Summary To flourish this winter, we will need to practice solitude, which Jesus modeled in his own life. Solitude is important, ultimately, because it helps us remember the God to whom we’re responsible, and who we
