Wednesday Huddle

  This week’s theme is a heart of faithfulness.  We conclude our journey in Hebrews where Christ is envisioned as exalted to the right hand of God, laying the foundation for a response of true faithfulness. FIRST MESSAGE  The Underdog’s Tale Greg Williams Program Transcript … One of the most famous story plots in history is […]

      Sermon for November 10, 2024 FIRST READING Ruth 3:1-5   Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security[a] for you, that it may be well with you?  2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative?  In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing

    FIRST MESSAGE The Jesus Subtext Greg Williams  From the Program Transcript …   Have you ever had a conversation in which the primary communication was not the words spoken? Maybe an exchange with an old friend where you say very little to express your relationship? Maybe a conversation with a rival in which looks and

  FIRST MESSAGE   Refuge in the Storm Cara Garrity   From the transcript … Have you ever been caught in a hurricane or a tornado? It can be a harrowing experience. If you are lucky, the only experience you’ve had with these monsters is footage from the news. But these images don’t give you

    OPENING COMMENTS ON THE AGENDA Theme for the coming week Speaking of Life video … Mark 10:37, 43-44 Lectionary Notes … Hebrews 5:1-10 Reflection on Point intended for last Sunday’s interactive sermon … Hebrews 4:12-16     All human beings have suffered, including Jesus, and we can respond to it many ways: anger,

            FIRST MESSAGE The Midas Touch    Jeff Broadnax   Program Transcript … In Greek mythology, Midas was a king who was obsessed with riches.  After doing a good deed for the god Dionysus, King Midas was granted whatever he wished as a reward.  The king asked for everything he

OPENING COMMENTS     FIRST MESSAGE   Introduction to the Book of Hebrews  … courtesy of PTM/CWR   Leviticus to Hebrews—the Link to Christ:  Christ’s life, ministry and atoning death was foreshadowed by Leviticus.  This is apparent from Jesus’ own words—quoting the second greatest commandment from Leviticus (19:18; compare Mt 22:39) — and the letters

Welcome to what I’m now referring to as our Wednesday HUDDLE (instead of Preverb). Those who are familiar with NFL — and other sports — will know what a huddle is — It’s a time when players of a team come together and embrace before the start of a game. Well, for us, the game