Sermons on Acts (Page 2)
Ethnic Identity & Social Location
In this message Pastor T. C. explores the way we locate ourselves ethnically, racially, and relative to others in society. In Acts 21, Paul attempts to navigate what Dr. Willie James Jennings calls the “diaspora anxiety” of the Jerusalem elders. But it fails spectacularly. We need a better way.
Faith Stream Awareness
In this message, Pastor T. C. continues in the “Zip Code” series by exploring the concept of “Faith Stream Awareness.” Recognizing the streams/traditions/denominations that have formed us and their relationship to other branches in the Christian family tree.
Practicing Family
Pastor T. C. continues the teaching series “The Church as Forged Family” with a message about how embodied practices forge family. Before we think of ourselves as family, and before we call ourselves family, we have to participate in family-forging practices.
Church as Family
In this sermon, Pastor Osheta relates the description of the early church to her own experiences of inclusion and belonging in the church as a family.
No More Normal
In this message, Pastor T. C. kicks off the “Campfire” teaching series on Pentecost Sunday using Acts 2 as a framework. The three themes from the Text which will frame the series are Gather, Center, and Wonder. These are important themes to reflect on as we navigate what it means to return to some semblance of normalcy post-pandemic (which is still to come).