Missouri Conference Lay Leader Amy Thompson preaches on Luke 2:41-48 (NIV) and Philippians 4:6-9 (MSG) and God's hope for the worries and anxieties of daily life. (28:45 min. run time)
Bishop Robert Farr preaches on Genesis 12:1-9 and 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 and the promise of God's mission. The scripture is read within the sermon and does not need to be read by a liturgist. (23:30 min. run time)
The Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch preaches on God's kingdom coming through the apocalyptic text of Revelation 1:1-5; 22:12-13 with reference to the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord’s Prayer and the Battle of Yorktown. The kingdom coming may be good news for some of us. It may bring judgment for more of us. But in that judgement, which leads to justice, we may also experience the love and joy of following Christ wholeheartedly. (15:02 min. run time)
Rev. Nate Berneking preaches on Luke 12:15-31 (NRSV) and asks questions of our place in the ordered world. Through the gift of Mary Oliver's poetry, the parable of the rich farmer, and discussion around care for the land, Rev. Berneking offers a way of experiencing generosity and living abundantly. (18:24 min. run time)