Preparing for "Planning for Reckless Abandon" | Sermon for August 25, 2024

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Preparing for "Planning for Reckless Abandon" | Sermon for August 25, 2024

August 25, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

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You have likely heard someone say, "We are waiting until just the right time." You may have also heard someone say, "Here today and gone tomorrow." Opportunity seems to strike at a time when we are not always ready for it. Do we wait or go? This week's episode explores the importance of trust in God as we decide to wait or to go.

Preparing for "The Seattle Christian" | Sermon for October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 10:16–23

As 21st century American Christians, it is hard to relate to being a persecuted Christian. Jesus tells us that we are being sent out like, "lambs in the midst of wolves." What chance do Christians have in a hostile world? This week's episode explores the teaching Jesus gave his followers for just such a time.

Preparing for "Gathered to Go" | Sermon for September 8, 2024

September 8, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Genesis 12:1–8

The people of God have always been on the move. Since the days of Abram, God invites people to look outward rather than just inward. All of this is still a choice. Like Abram had to decide to "go", so do we. Program Note: Passages will be taking a break and will return on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Preparing for "The Labor of Life & Love" | Sermon for September 1, 2024

September 1, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Ecclesiastes 12

What matters in life? In many ways, the book of Ecclesiastes exists to tell us what DOES NOT matter in life. The closing chapter of Ecclesiastes invites us to wonder about the right kind of question we need to ask about life.