BBQ, church, community, Corinthians, Easter, Holy Spirit, hospitality, Lent, Matthew, Ministry, Mission, Moravian, MYF (Moravian Youth Fellowship), Peace, Race For the Cure, Raleigh Moravian Church, Relay For Life, Trinity

“Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words.  These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

Art, kin-dom, Kingdom, Mission

Conspire Magazine Photo

I enjoy reading Conspire Magazine.  It's a way to build relationships with those living in the ways of Jesus and serves as a conversation among intentional Christian Communities around the USA and the world.  The most recent issue is all about the theme: "Walls and Borders: Setting the Captives Free." On their website in the… Continue reading Conspire Magazine Photo

innovation, Mission

That’s what she said: Inovation

The following blog link comes from the Harvard Business Review from a Harvard Business Professor.  I invite you to read it with an eye toward church... It is written for business, but I believe some of it (most of it) can be applied to churches and thinking outside the box.http://blogs.hbr.org/kanter/2010/06/innovation-who-else-is-doing-i.htmlWhat do you think?  How can… Continue reading That’s what she said: Inovation

Breath, Easter, John, Mission, Mississippi, NIgeria, Simon Cowell

"Just Breathe!" Sermon for 4/19/09 [Easter 2B]"

Easter 2B Sermon for 4/19/09 "Just Breathe!"John 20:19-31 (Preaching Text)Acts 4:32-35; Genesis 2:4-7 What inspires you? Where do you get your inspiration? I saw a video the other day on the Web that inspired me. In fact there are lots of inspiring videos available today, thanks to the power of the Internet. In this particular… Continue reading "Just Breathe!" Sermon for 4/19/09 [Easter 2B]"