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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

The Fire and Spirit of Care and Service

May 20, 2018
Fundamentally, the gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was one of translation. When we are called by the spirit to use our gifts in different ways to reach different…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 2:1-1
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Serving, in Christ’s Name

May 13, 2018
Paul shows us the service that Christ gave us, by emptying himself of the powers and pretensions of God to live with us and lead by serving us. We have…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Philippians 2:1-13
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Motivated by Love

May 6, 2018
In prison, Paul shows thanks for the care given by the Philippians, for the love expressed in their actions. We are reminded that care and love require us and inspire…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Philippians 1:1-18a
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Sokath, His Eyes Uncovered

April 29, 2018
The implications of the Gospel are always understood in translation. We see how they were perceived in first-century Rome. What are they today? Note: Even at the time, the anecdote…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 17:16-34
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018, Narrative Lectionary Year 4

Noticing and Risking

April 22, 2018
As we explore progressive christian theology, we ask questions about power and privilege in the Bible. Paul uses his privilege to free a female slave from possession, and, by challenging…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 16:16-34
Service Type: Sunday Worship
Church Identity 2018

Welcoming That Guy

April 15, 2018
Paul can be challenging sometimes. So challenging that the Jesus movement was a little dubious about his joining them in the first place. One of the biggest parts of living…
Preacher : Nathan Willard
Passage: Acts 9:1-19a
Service Type: Sunday Worship

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