Conversations
Creation Creativity and Worship Dr. Balasundaram
Sunday, February 20 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
What does it mean that we are created in the image of God? Join us in our final Conversations message as we speak with Dr. Balasundaram, a very creative Christian, and explore how the spark of the divine in each of us is nurtured in community.
Genesis 1:26-31
Ephesians 4:4-7
Colossians 1:17
Dr. Grant Wacker on the Influence of Billy Graham
Sunday, February 13 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
Today we continue our Conversations series with part two of Pastor Ray’s interview with church historian and Billy Graham biographer Grant Wacker. When we stand before God, are we judged by our best or worst moments? Or by how we lived our lives in totality, living out the commands to love God and neighbor? Questions to ponder and thoughts to share as we worship together online this week.
John 15:16-17
Galatians 5:19-23
2 Corinthians 5:17-19
Conversations… with Dr. Grant Wacker
Sunday, February 6 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
This week in worship we continue our Conversations series as we speak with Dr. Grant Wacker, one of the foremost experts on the history of Christianity in America. As always though, we find these messages to be as much about the heart as the head.
John 13:34-35
1 John 4:7-12
Creed
Sunday, January 30 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
How much time and effort do we put in each week to the foundations of our faith life? Probably not enough if we’re honest, especially compared to our other priorities. Join us in worship this week for part two of our conversation with Dr. Brent Strawn.
Ephesians 3:16-21
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Conversations… with Dr. Brent Strawn
Sunday, January 23 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
Have you ever found yourself in a season of disorientation? Duke Divinity School professor Brent Strawn joins us today to assure us that we’re not alone if we feel that God is distant in hard times. In fact, the Bible is full of passages that can guide us through those times if we’ll only engage.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Isaiah 64:8
Micah 6:6-8
Hebrews 13:5
Ready Ready?
Sunday, January 16 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
This Sunday we continue our series “Conversations”. Can you imagine what it would be like to be the one who must enforce an umpire’s decision to an angry dad? Or tell a High School Athlete that they are ineligible to play their Senior year? How on earth do we handle accountability with Christian mercy and grace? Our Conversation this Sunday may have some insights.
Romans 12:1-2
Ephesians 5:1-2
1 Peter 3:15
A Story of Faith
Laity Sunday, January 9 “Conversations” series. Traditions online worship service.
We begin our new series “Conversations” with laity Sunday, meaning the message and different parts of our service will be led by voices from our congregation including our Lay Leader Sandy Varner.
Ezekiel 36:22-28
1 Corinthians 9:19-22
Acts 20:35