Psalms of New Orientation (Or, Life’s Good Again)
This sermon continues our series on the psalms and looks closely at Psalm 103.
Psalms of Disorientation (Or, Life’s Not Good!)
Do you journey with the ache? Have you experienced seasons of confusion and chaos? This sermon looks at the Psalms of disorientation.
Journeying With the Ache
In 1620, a group of English Protestants, called Puritans boarded the Mayflower. Over one hundred men, women, and children left their homeland and crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the hopes of a better future. Puritans were people who journeyed with the ache. We all journey with the ache. Where do we find hope and renewal…
Ode to Joy: A Service Of Music
Psalm 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with…
Growing Trees
Do you want to be free? Rabbi Jesus invites us to ‘Grow Trees’ (Matthew 20:20-28). We grow trees by paying attention to the relationships around us. Paying attention leads to the actions of planting, watering, mulching, and pruning. Video Audio https://dalefredrickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/growing_trees_.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 23:03 — 10.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Burning Sage
Do you want to be free? What’s freedom have to do with mirrors, snowflakes, valentines, and pennies? Watch at your own risk? This sermon wrestles with Matthew 5:43-48.
Sowing Wildflowers
Do you want to be free? Rabbi Jesus calls us to the practice of forgiveness. Through a prayer (Matthew 6:12), Peter’s question (Matthew 18:21-22), and a parable (Matthew 18:23-33) we are challenged to forgive. But, how do we forgive amidst the reality of bruises, cuts, and breaks? Listen at your own risk.
Practices of Freedom
Do you want to be free? Do you want to rise above the mendacity and mediocrity of our culture? The Rabbi invites us to the adventure of discipleship and teaches practices of freedom, i.e. forgiveness, love for enemies, and sacrificial service. Listen at your own risk! Transformation awaits. “Come and see (John 1:39).”
Living in Love: Part 11 Polyrhythm
A sermon based on a close reading of Ephesians 6:10-18.
Living in Love: Part 10 Marriage
A sermon based on a close reading of Ephesians 5:21-33.
Living in Love: Part 9 Time
A sermon based on the close reading of Ephesians 5:15-20.
Living in Love: Part 8 Words
A sermon based on a close reading of Ephesians 4:25-32.