Sermons on Image of God
ICON Intro
In this message, Pastor T. C. introduces the teaching series, ICON: Portals into the Heart of Jesus by exploring how contemplation of Jesus through contemplative practices like Visio Divina restore the image of God in us. As II Corinthians 3:17–18 says, Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes…
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.
Easter People
In this sermon, Pastor T. C. introduces the “It is Good” teaching series on humanity’s calling to be stewards and vice-regents of creation on God’s behalf. He begins with Genesis chapter 1 where God says of creation: It is Good.