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A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Weekly sermon content from Manito Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA. Whatever your past experience church has or has not been, you are invited to be a part of our conversations and happenings. We live in confusing, divisive, isolating times and it is our prayer that you will experience authentic hope in the midst of it all.
Episodes
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
To Live by Faith
What has happened to our ability to dwell in unknowing, to live inside a question and coexist with the tensions of uncertainty? Where is our willingness to…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
To Be Like God
I guess God knew that dualistic thinking would be the direction religion would take. So the Bible says right at the beginning, “Don’t do it!” The word of God…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
God's Ways, not Our Ways
The Grace of the Gospel is that it is not of us, controlled by us, or even really understood by us. We need to trust and listen.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
The Law of Love
The covenantal teachings of Jesus far exceed the expectations of the Pharisees. It is only by joining with Jesus that we can be transformed by his way of love.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Heart of the Law and Self-Agency
Jesus commands us to the most significant work—his work! Being a Christian is participating in the ongoing work of Jesus Christ.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Blessings that Please God
A blessing in disguise, an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Carrying the Christ Candle… Still
“Awake, sad heart, whom sorrow ever drowns; Take up thine eyes, which feed on earth; Unfold thy forehead, gathered into frowns; Thy Savior comes, and with him…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Come and See
God, who sees us and knows us, can grow our eyes to see others that we might not see.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
The Way of Jesus: The Purpose and The Power
Through the baptism of John the Baptist - Jesus finds his calling, the same way we can find our calling too.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Candlelight Gathering of Remembrance on the Winter Solstice, the darkest day of our year...with space to be honest about loss, to remember those we miss, and to sit with both darkness and light.
Candlelight Gathering of Remembrance “Comfort, comfort my people, says God.” There are many moments in our lives when we need comfort. There are tough times…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Dream Weaver
The surprises of Christmas unfold into great love
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
The Lights of Christmas
The signs of Christmas are the signs of healing, forgiveness, and joy; and the redemption of human life and nature. Jesus the Messiah came to bring light into…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Preparing for Company
Our Christmas preparations should make room for Jesus the Messiah; both the vulnerability of the baby Christ as well as the missional passion of the grown…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
When Christmas Comes
Despite all the activity that we generate during the Christmas Season, the true “Christmas” arrives according to God’s unpredictable timing and through his…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Jesus in Infinity-K
Having resolved not to “fall “ for false and corrupt shepherds, it is time to hone in, despite all the interference, on the vibrant signal of Jesus Christ!
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Gospel and Justice, not Issues and Platforms
The Church's commission, which is the foundation of its freedom, consists in this: in Christ's stead, and so in the service of his own Word and work, to…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Separate and Unequal
Scripture tells us that by divine appointment the State, in this still unredeemed world in which also the Church is situated, has the task of maintaining…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Christ's Church is to be Independent from Political Power
Christ's Church is to be Independent from Political Power
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
We give every aspect of our life to Christ. Nothing is “siloed.”
We give every aspect of our life to Christ. Nothing is “siloed.”
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Just Because It's World Communion
Welcoming the stranger and the refugee is not a super-Christian commitment. It is like welcoming your own family. It is just what we as Christians do.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Scrooge was Lucky
If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Apprentices of Jesus
Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Homily: "Are You Ready"
What does it take for each of us to "pick up our cross" and follow Jesus? Maybe less than you think
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Confronting Immanent Status
“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Being of Infinite Worth: Personhood and Calling
"Before I formed you in the womb in knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Free Range Transcendance
Let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Lightness of Being
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
A Christ-Grounded Self
Now you must get rid of all such things - anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Prayerful Barriers to Communication
For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives as far away.
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
All in All: The Appearing of What Appears
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Psalm 27 - Link Here New Testament: Philippians 2:3-11 - Link Here Homily - All in All: The Appearing of What Appears John…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
All In All: Where Are We Going?
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Psalm 8 Link Here New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Link Here Homily - All in All: Where Are We Going? John Hoffman…
A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful FaithAll in All: Image Undivided
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Genesis 1:26-27, 31; 2:1-3 Link Here New Testament: Luke 15:1-10 Link Here Homily - All in All: Image Undivided John Hoffman…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
A Biblical Perspective on Freedom
Prayer for Illumination Scripture Readings Karen Bart Old Testament: Psalm 16 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517594221) New Testament: Galatians…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Tormented by Jesus
Scripture Readings Phil Wikoff Old Testament: Psalm 22:19-28 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517594176) New Testament: Luke 8:26-39 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Personhood: An Antidote to Gaslighting
Scripture Readings Katriel Starbuck Old Testament: Psalm 8 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517594137) New Testament: John 16:12-15 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Thinking Through What is “Spiritual”
Scripture Readings Jay Stafstrom Old Testament: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517594080) New Testament: John 14:8-17, 25-27…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Being "With"
Scripture Readings Ann Hall Old Testament: Psalm 97 (Leslie F. Brandt's Psalms Now) New Testament: John 17:20-26 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
The Word of God
Scripture Readings Gary Guenther Old Testament: Psalm 67 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517593996) New Testament: John 14:23-29 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Christ’s Mandate
Scripture Readings Doug Hammond Old Testament: Psalm 148 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517593951) New Testament: John 13:31-35 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Following Blind
Scripture Readings Ruth Seignemartin Old Testament: Psalm 23 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517593888) New Testament: John 10:22-30 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Productive Discomfort
Scripture Readings John Lemm Old Testament: Psalm 30 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517592218) New Testament: John 21:1-19 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Biblical Leadership
Scripture Readings Betsy Hammond Old Testament: Isaiah 6 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=517320941) New Testament: 1 Peter 4:7–11 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Easter Mission Possible
Scripture Readings Karen Bart Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:1-6 (Link to text:https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=516375488) New Testament: John 20:1-18 (Link to text…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Kicking Up the Dirt
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Hymn 232 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=515772252) (Please sing the Refrain when invited.)…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Forget About It!
Scripture Readings Steve Blewett Old Testament: Isaiah 43:16-21 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=515165674) New Testament: John 12:1-8 (Link to…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Welcoming those Unexpected
Scripture Readings Jim Price Old Testament: Joshua 5:9-12 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=514468764) New Testament: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Link to…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Deciding to lean into our vocation in Christ
Scripture Readings Katriel Starbuck Old Testament: Isaiah 55:1-9 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=513353207) New Testament: Luke 13:1-9 (Link to…
- A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful Faith
Doubting Thomas or Divine Fool?
Old Testament: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 (Link to text: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=507892198) New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 (Link to text…
A Deeper Dive for Authentic, Hopeful, Worshipful FaithContinual Conversion
By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-13 (Link to text…