Sermons from 2023
Making Room for Humility
In this message, Pastor T. C. homes in on the theme of humility in the Magnificat using Mary as an example and draws upon insights from Dr. Dennis Edwards’ new book Humility Illuminated.
Making Room for Silence
Pastor Osheta kicks off the “Making Room in Advent” series with a message entitled “Making Room for Silence.”
Material
The third Path Point of PAX’s Scripture StoryArc is Material: “Jesus is the key to understanding Scripture.” In this message, Pastor T. C. contrasts a Jesus-centered approach to Scripture to a “Flat Bible” approach. As disciples of Jesus, we should learn how to read Scripture the way Jesus did, through: 1. The Jesus Lens; 2. The Love Lens; and 3. The Obedience Lens.
Myth
What we think the Bible says leads us to develop deeply-held beliefs and those deeply-held beliefs are often the basis for relationships, families, vocation, and politics. So, it’s important that what we think the Bible says, is actually true. The second Path Point in PAX’s Scripture StoryArc: Myth. The Myth statement is: “The Bible says it. I believe it. That settles it.” In this message, Pastor T. C. explores three myths he believed about Scripture: 1. That the creation account…
Manifesto, Part 2
In this message, Pastor T. C. continues Living Word series with the “Manifesto” of PAX’s Scripture StoryArc: We are given Scripture as a divine instrument to become like Jesus. 2 Tim 3:15-16 is a common text used to describe the role of the scriptures. What can this text (in addition to 2 Peter 3:16) tell us about what KIND of instrument are the scriptures?