Sermons by Bob Rhodes (Page 22)
Responsive
Pastor Bob explores the idea of response, not only the way our own needs receive response but the way we are called to respond to the needs of others.
Radical & Inclusive Change
Pastor Bob explores the context & importance of the Easter story, and how humanity may both be changed and be called to respond.
Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday re-discovery of the ancient stories of Jesus in this final week before Easter.
Snakes on a Plain
Pastor Bob considers complaints during the Israelite’s journey in the wilderness and the search for healing and transformation.
The Law and the Spirit
Pastor Bob explores both the given law and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, and how these come together – sometimes in unexpected ways.
Mind. Blown.
This Sunday, Pastor Bob explores the awe-inspiring nature of God when we allow our minds to be opened.
Transformation
This Sunday we return to texts from the Revised Common Lectionary as we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday.
Storms & Giants
In this concluding sermon in the series on Questioning God, Pastor Bob explores the theological concept of “theodicy” with the question, “Why does God let bad things happen?”
Blessings
In this continuing series on Questioning God, Pastor Bob explores the idea of blessings, how we look at blessings, and how we may respond when we feel blessed…
Is Heaven for Real?
In this continuing series on Questioning God, Pastor Bob explores the deep questions often asked about death and the afterlife while wrestling with difficult scripture. Then follows the challenge of whether or not these are even the right questions…