Sunday Morning Sermons from Resurrection Church in Hillsborough, NC
Sermon Text:Isaiah 49:1-7Galatians 3:6-9Exodus 9:13-35
Sermon Text:Isaiah 43 1-71 Corinthians 15:24-26Exodus 9:8-12
Sermon Texts:Genesis 12:10-20Luke 24:25-27Exodus 9:1-7
Sermon Text:Genesis 2:5-17Genesis 3:17-24Psalm 103A reflection on what it means that we are dust. We start with the origins of the universe and look at various Biblical passages that describe our origins as humans.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 6:11-13Revelation 7:9-12Exodus 8:20-32Today's sermon looks at the fourth sign - that of the swarm. Traditionally, referred to as the plague of the flies, we look at several other possibilities for the offending creatures including mosquitos, a mixed horde of wild animals, and werewolves. We also find the text included two Easter Eggs, one pointing back to Genesis and one pointing ahead to when the Israelites are set free by the Pharaoh in Egypt. Along the way we see a recurring pattern in the Bible in which God's judgment brings salvation for the oppressed leading to diversity.
Genesis 13:14-16Romans 8:28Exodus 8:16-19This week we look at the sign of the lice, one of the itchier sermons preached at Resurrection church. Today we continue to look at the 10 signs of the Exodus to see what they tell us about YHWH. Here we learn about the power and trustworthiness of God's promise and how that gives us faith and purpose.
Sermon Text:Matthew 5:43-48John 1:14-16Exodus 8:1-15Today's sermon looks at my favorite of the ten signs. Here we look at the symbolism of frogs in Egypt and particularly what this sign tells us about YHWH. In addition, we look at what this sign communicates to the Israelites. As we examine the details of the story, we also learn about a key difference that separates the Egyptian value system from that of YHWH.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 4:8-12Luke 4:16-21Exodus 7:14-25Today we look at what is traditionally known as the first plague in which the Nile River is turned to blood. However, I argue we should use the term sign instead of plague because signs are symbols that reveal information. In this case, we learn something about YHWH. Along the way we will begin to study the issue of the hardening of Pharaoh's heart as well as learn about different conceptions of the brushtail possum in Australia and New Zealand. We also study blood as a symbol and why this sign may be a bit more complex than traditionally read.
Luke 2:41-52This week we kick it old school with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince as we look at the story of 12 year-old Jesus' visit to the Temple.
Sermon Text:Matthew 2:1-21Its the week of Epiphany and we look at the story of the Magi. What does that have do with zombies and laxatives? You will just have to listen.
Sermons Texts:Genesis 1:20-211 Corinthians 15:54-58Exodus 7:8-13Todays sermon is on the confrontation between Moses and Aaron and Pharaoh's magicians. Aaron throws down his staff which transforms into a serpent. However, I argue that the staff actually transforms into a creature much more incredible that a serpent but our modern translations are too timid to say so. Along the way we look at the function of the chaos monster in ancient near eastern mythology and how the Hebrew scriptures challenge this view. Then we finish by reading Paul's take on the defeat of the ultimate dark power, death, and how that victory shapes the way we live in the world now.
Colossians 3:1-14Exodus 7:1-7Today's sermon looks at two questions about recurring issues in the Exodus narrative. First, why does God seem so intent on Pharaoh being the one who actually free the Israelites? Second, if Pharaoh is the one to free the Israelites, why does God harden Pharaoh's heart to prevent Pharaoh from doing just that? Along the way we discuss the Egyptian and ancient mindset as shaped by polytheism. We conclude by applying these lessons to the powerful forces that shape our own life.
Exodus 29:39Hebrews 10:19-25Exodus 6:10-30We enter a new section in Exodus featuring the climatic battle between God and Pharaoh with exciting plagues and miracles involving seas parting. However, before we do so the text pauses to give us, of all things, a genealogy. Is this genealogy misplaced, or does it interrupt out story for a reason. This sermon argues that the genealogy is here to make a very important and practical point. Along the way we learn about an important Hebrew literary device known as an inclusio and discuss a really interesting rabbinic debate.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 35:9-15John 6:16-21Exodus 5:22-6:13Moses' first day on the job has not gone so well and Moses lets God know about it. God responds with His name. Here we further develop ideas began in Exodus 3 at the burning bush about what the name YHWH means. We explore the mysterious name El Shaddai and the other names used for God in chapter 5 and 6 to see what makes YHWH unique.
Sermon Texts:Exodus 5:3-18Romans 9:4-8.,14-24,30-33
Sermon Texts:Genesis 1:31-2:3Mark 2:27-3:5Exodus 5:1-21
Sermon Texts:Genesis 17:9-14Colossians 2:6-15Exodus 4:24-31Today we look at one of the weirdest passages in the whole Bible. This is the story of when God suddenly tries to execute Moses who is only saved from death by a hastily performed surgical operation. There are so many questions and yet few answers. Also what possible relevance could this passage have for us? The sermon looks at the practice and symbolism of circumcision. Also we look at this story in context to try to make sense of it. Hopefully we also arrive at some answers involving more universal themes of judgment, identity, and transformation.
Matthew 2:13-21Exodus 4:18-23Today we take a different approach. The Gospel of Matthew quotes from this passage of Exodus and several other Old Testament passages. The problem is that Matthew seems to take those passages out of context. We examine Matthew's use of the Old Testament to try and work through how the New Testament writers use the Old Testament and what application that can have for us today.
Sermon Texts:Revelation 1:4-8Exodus 4:1-17Today we conclude the section of Exodus on the call of Moses. Here we examine the significance of the three signs YHWH gives to Moses to verify that Moses' message is of divine origin. We also examine how the question of Moses' identity is answered in relationship to YHWH. We conclude by reading God's revelation at Sinai through Revelation 1 and see how God's existence is not so the big question but rather God's insistence.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 2:5-8,15Romans 1:19-25Exodus 3:12We continue our study of the call of Moses. Here we examine a single verse. However, this verse directs us to the overall purpose of the Exodus. The point is not simply to escape Egypt or even to receive God's law. Instead, the Israelites are to worship God. We examine what worship means by studying the Hebrew word avad and see why understanding avad is not important just for the Israelites but also for us.
Sermon Text:John 1:45-51Exodus 3:10-17Today we look at enigmatic name of God. God gives Moses His name YHWH as part of Moses' prophetic call. This sermon attempts to answer the question of what the explanation of God's name, eyeh asher eyeh, means and why the name is important to Moses' prophetic call. We also attempt to explain why Moses is given a sign (that he and the people will return to this same mountain) that will only be filled in the future. Through all these very abstract ideas we learn a very important practical lesson about what it means to be in a relationship with YHWH and why faith is such an important part of that relationship. The calling of Nathaniel in John is used to illustrate this point more fully. One note, the scripture readings were not recorded as they typically are before the sermon.
Sermon Texts:Luke 4:16-21Exodus 2:25-3:12Today we look at the burning bush and specifically the symbolism behind the image of the burning bush. In the burning bush we talk about how Moses experience the divine pathos of God. We see the role the divine pathos plays in the prophetic call and the need for the church to carry on the prophetic voice particularly in solidarity with the oppressed.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 16:1-16Matthew 27:45-56Exodus 2:23-25Today we look the conclusion of Exodus chapter 2. These are some significant verse because this is the first time God enters the story in the book of Exodus. In this sermon we discuss how God is revealed in ways very different from our modern western categories of philosophy. Along the way we attempt to answer the question of what God revealing Himself at this particular point in the story tells us about God. In order to answer this question we look at the crazy story of Hagar in Genesis 16. There is also a discussion about placemats from North Carolina fish camps in the 1970s.
Sermon Text:Exodus 2:1-22John 4:1-42This sermon looks at two stories from the life of Moses in which Moses acts to bring justice to the oppressed. One approach is a failure and one is a success. We explore what features differentiate these two approaches and how it fits in with this theme of power we have been discussing. Also we connect the well type scene with the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and see how Jesus epitomizes Moses' successful intervention at the well at Midian.
Sermon Texts: Genesis 44:18-34Mark 10:35-45Exodus 1:1-22We are still in Exodus chapter one. This week's sermon answers the question of how the Israelites became slaves in the first place. At several points we see the text hint that the Israelites may not be innocent victims. Pharaoh is certainly bad, but does that mean the Israelites are without fault? Looking back on the Joseph story we find evidence that Joseph may not be the perfect hero we make him out to be. We see how Joseph and Pharaoh are both trapped in a cycle of violence and oppression. However, we see hope in the most unlikely of places; Joseph's brother Judah. Judah's actions break the cycle and allows healing for Joseph's family anticipating the work of Christ. Again we examine power and how power is meant to be exercised in God's plan to bring life, abundance, and flourishing into the world.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 2:18-23Luke 1:46-55Exodus 1:15-2:10Our passage from Exodus centers our a series of three incidents in which a woman or women work in creative and surprising ways to thwart Pharaoh's plan to kill the Israelites' babies. We examine the similarities in these stories and then examine them in light of the story of the creation of the woman from Genesis 2. Undoing centuries of misogyny, we arrive at a better reading of the account of God's formation of the woman and see God's plan for creation involves the woman as a delivering ally known in Hebrew as an ezer. Far from an aberration simply designed to humiliate the Pharaoh, the stories from Exodus are part of a pattern that illustrate how God's power is exercised in the world. We see that pattern reach its apex in Mary's song and in the life and work of Jesus.
Sermon Texts:Genesis 11:1-9John 1:14-16Exodus 8-22Today's sermon looks at the Exodus from Pharaoh's perspective. Why does Pharaoh think the way he does and why does he persist in his plans even as they achieve the opposite results. To answer this question we look at the connection with the Babel story in Genesis 11.
Sermon Text:Genesis 12:1-3Mark 8:27-30Exodus 1:1-14Today we begin a study of Exodus. This sermon looks at the importance of the connection between Genesis and Exodus and how creation, the covenant with Abraham, and the Joseph story are all “hyperlinked” in the first 14 verses of Exodus. We also notice the mysterious absence of God. Using the same rationale for Mark's messianic secret we see God demonstrating power not in traditional human ways. Rather we see God acting according to His own character which fundamentally that of a creator who desires life, fertility, flourishing, and abundance for His creation.
Sermon Text:Luke 24:1-12, 30&31, 36-39, & 45-52
Isabel Sutton and Annabeth Lundberg tag team to present this sermon for our youth led worship service. Their sermon reflects on the practice of Christianity within the setting of social structures common to contemporary high school students. Centering on the concept of human dignity, they interact with the work of the philosopher Rosi Braidotti to demonstrate the importance of the image of God in how we relate to one another in community. In doing so they present a vision of divine instituted uniqueness that fosters a higher ethic embracing the totality of humanity that results in true peace and flourishing.
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