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Sermons in “Recounting the Cost”
Assessing our Privilege
John wrapped up our Recounting the Cost series with the story of the Wise Men. What was the significance of their presence in the story? How might we related to them in the story? How might we recognize where our privilege gives us opportunities to give opportunities to others?
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The Discipline of Hope: Anna and Simeon
Terri used the characters of Anna and Simeon to discuss the spiritual discipline of maintaining hope when we’re tempted to slip into hopelessness.
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Costly Incarnation
The incarnation required Christ to pay an immense cost by leaving his heavenly position and emptying himself of limitless power in exchange for mortal flesh, earthly limitations, and the human experience of pain and loss. He came not as kings typically come with pomp and power, but instead, as a vulnerable baby, in the most humble of circumstances. Paul uses this image in the Christ Hymn found in Philippians 2 not just to praises this act, but also to encourage Christ followers to walk in the loving way of Jesus, emptying ourselves for the sake of others.
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Joseph
Joseph had many opportunities to take the easy road before and after he said yes to participating in Christ’s story. He risked his reputation, his career, and even his very life on his journey of humble obedience to God, but in the end, he knew it was worth it. When Christ invites us into his story, its not always easy; its actually quite costly, but its always worth it! Just like Joseph, we too are invited into Christ’s story, and when the journey gets tough, we know that no matter the cost, its always worth it.
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You are not disqualified -Terri Churchill
Mary was an unlikely candidate to be chosen as the God-bearer. She said yes despite the danger, her youth, the risk to her marriage, and the societal assumptions that would have disqualified her as “Theotokos”. What if God is inviting each of us to bear him into the world, despite all of the things we assume will disqualify us?
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Zachariah and Elizabeth
This week we started a new series for Advent, going through Epiphany Sunday, titled “Recounting the Cost”. Its about using the story of Christmas to think through how God invites all of us to participate in his Kingdom, but also to remember it is often a costly invitation to obedience. Bonnie began the series with a look at Zechariah and Elizabeth’s call to obedience in the midst of doubt and frustration with God.
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