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May
12 Two Paths: One Calling
In Jesus' last post-resurrection appearance, we explore the different paths Jesus gave to Peter and John, Peter's temptation to compare paths, and the singular, unifying call to follow Jesus.
05 Peter Resurrected and Restored
Jesus addresses Peter's failure and denial with an important question and conversation about love and calling.
April
28 Breakfast At The Beach
God shows up and calls out to us in our everyday lives. Have you noticed?
21 Beatitudinal Paradox
We all want what Thomas wants: verifiable proof that Jesus is alive. But proof won't make you happy. Jesus says that believing will make you happy. This sermon explores that notion.
14 Locked in a Room of Fear (John 20:19-23)
On Easter Sunday, Thaddeus found himself locked in a room of fear. Hearing reports of resurrection, the embers of belief began to glow. But he saw Jesus himself, the embers burst into a flame of faith. No matter what fears have kept us locked up, Jesus words sets us us free to accept his commission.
14 Locked in a Room of Fear (John 20:19-23)
On Easter Sunday, Thaddeus found himself locked in a room of fear. Hearing reports of resurrection, the embers of belief began to glow. But he saw Jesus himself, the embers burst into a flame of faith. No matter what fears have kept us locked up, Jesus words sets us us free to accept his commission.http://pearlchurch.com/sermon_files/13_04_14__john_20_19to23.mp3
07 Mary Magdalene Moments
Mary weeps at Jesus' tomb because she is certain that he is dead. That all changes when she hears him call her name.
March
31 Eighth Day Easter
According to Genesis, in the beginning God created; according to the Gospel of John, in the beginning was the Word... In both stories, God's Word creates life. Easter is life which the Word creates on the eighth day. Jesus is making all things new.
30 Easter Vigil Homily
Keeping vigil is keeping hope and longing alive. Vigil is central to celebrating Easter and without it, Easter jubilation is diminished.
29 Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit–A Good Friday Homily
A look at Jesus' final word spoken from the cross: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit. What does it all mean? More importantly, what does it mean to you?
24 It Is Finished
In Jesus' 6th word from the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30, he may have been referring to completion of four achievements--life ended, suffering done, prophecies fulfilled, and sin's payment completed. Jesus' "bucket list"of achievements, to use today's vernacular, inspires what we too might list as our own priorities.
17 I Thirst
In Jesus' fifth words from the cross, "I thirst" (Jn. 19:28), he draws from Psalm 69 to describe the thirst of his own suffering and aloness on the cross. We, too, experience the thirst of suffering and aloneness from living in a broken world. He who thirsted offers water to the thirsty. From the cross, Jesus speaks to you and to me. Hear his invitation to come and drink from He who is able to satisfy your thirst.
10 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
We explore how the absence of God actually points us to God and ways we can follow Jesus even in forsakenness.
03 Woman, Behold Your Son; Behold Your Mother
A look at Jesus' third of seven words spoken from the cross: Woman, behold your son; behold your mother.
February
24 Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise
A look at Jesus' second of seven words spoken from the cross: Truly, I say to you today, you will be with me in paradise.
17 Father Forgive Them
An introduction to the lenten sermon series and a look at Jesus' first of seven words spoken from the cross: Father forgive them.
10 Painting Resurrection
Epiphany means "to show." By interrelating an epiphany painting with a story from John 11, it is our hope to see and believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
03 Painting Mercy
Epiphany means "to show." By interrelating an epiphany painting by Rembrandt with a story from John 8, it is our hope to see mercy and righteousness–in that order.
January
27 Painting Water
Looking into John 4 and Rembrandt’s painting of Jesus and the Woman of Samaria, we consider their conversation and the living water Jesus offers to all.
20 Painting Brother
Epiphany means "to show." By interrelating an epiphany painting by Rembrandt with a story from Luke 15, it is our hope to see Jesus showing himself to us all: sinners and saints.
13 Painting Epiphany, an Introduction
Epiphany means "to show." By interrelating four epiphany paintings by Rembrandt with four epiphany passages in Scripture, it is our hope to see and hear epiphany anew this season.
06 Pastoral Reflections
It is a standing tradition at Pearl Church for our pastoral staff to share about their lives on the first Sunday of the new year. There are a few reasons for this tradition. One reason is that we want our pastors to be known. This fosters better understanding of our pastors and, it can encourage you to offer particular prayers based on our pastor's reflections. Another reason we do this is to model authentic sharing. To be in community is to know each other's stories. And, another reason we do this is to encourage similar sharing in our church, among each other. It is a desire of this church to know and to be known. To accomplish this, we must share.
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All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – I Tim. 3:16-17