Rooted in Christ
When roots are deep there is no need to fear the storm.
This Sermon series will put a new spin on Wesley’s most classic sermons. Each week we will reflect on sermons Wesley preached as way of teaching the roots of the Christian faith through Scripture. Join us during Lent and after Easter as we journey to the roots of what it means to love and follow Jesus.
Consider this an “Adult Confirmation” experience in worship.
Join us as we dig deeper into the foundations of our faith.
March 1: “Justification by Faith” – Listen here!
The Scripture: Romans 4:5
The Theme: We are made right with God by believing what Jesus did on the cross is sufficient (and our only source) of salvation. No amount of striving for goodness accomplishes the same.
March 8: “On the Holy Spirit” – Listen here!
The Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17
The Theme: The Lord who is Spirit gives to us a portion of God’s self, to empower, assist, guide, teach and train, sustain and assure us that we are God’s children in this world.
March 15: Inaugural Virtual Sunday Worship Service
March 22: “Catholic Spirit”
If our hearts are right with God, we are free to walk and serve hand in hand with one another. What unites us is always greater than what threatens to divide us.
March 29: “A Faith Response”
Allow God to move you past a first response of fear to a faith response of asking Jesus for help all the while knowing that Christ is with us.
April 5, Palm Sunday: “The Almost Christian”
There is a stark difference between one who is an “almost” and one who is an “altogether” disciple of Jesus.
April 12, Easter Sunday: “The Marks of New Birth”
The ‘marks’ of the new Christian are living characterized by faith, hope and love in Jesus.
April 19: “Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity”
Why has Christianity effected so little change in the world after all these years?
April 26: “A Long Road That is Short or A Short Road That is Long”
Rev. John Purrington notes the similarities of scriptural desert wanderings and our current spiritual journey. As God’s people, we are called to keep our eyes on Him, not the obstacles.
May 3: “Scriptural Christianity”
Today, there are no Christian lands or nations. How is it possible to live out “Scriptural Christianity” in our increasingly secular world?
May 10: “On Schism”
God has created the body of Christ such that there should be no schisms among us.