Sermons About Prejudice
Love Your Neighbor
The book of James is basic, entry-level, in-your-face Christianity. A real workout. Nothing fancy. No glamor-cize at the club. Just crunches, push-ups, and heavy bag work in a smelly basement gym. If you are up to the challenge, James will shape you into a hard-body believer. During this series, Fit Faith, we’ll tackle some of the most practical teaching outside of the gospels. James was known as "James the Just", someone who put his faith into practice in a real and practical way. James will stretch us to grasp the importance of putting our faith into action as described in God's word. Are you ready to get fit?
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Children of the Gospel
Sermon on Galatians 3:15-29 by Dr. John Oakes, September 13, 2009, Holy Trinity, Vancouver.
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Who Gets the "Leftovers"?
Jesus reaches out, beyond the nation of Jews, beyond the religious, beyond the law-abiding, beyond the proper, and preaches love your neighbor as yourself. He extends “loving neighbor” to include love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44)—to include tax collectors and even the despised Samaritans—to include us, no matter our sins or our failings. No one is a leftover in God’s eyes. Everyone is loved. Everyone is special. We’re all chosen people. Jesus carries forward the promise God made again and again: to take care of the needy, no matter who they are or what their need is, for all are children of God, and Jesus does love all of us. Jesus' humanity gives us hope that our own humanity can rise to the level of his—that we can learn God’s will and grow in understanding and in the ability to surrender to God’s will—that what we are today is only a beginning for what we can become. In these ways, God’s realm will keep expanding, through us, just as God’s mercy keeps extending out and out and out, so that none are left out or left-over, except those who choose not to come in. “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy” for us all. Thanks be to God!
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Criteria for Judicial Appointment
Gary evaluates the liberals' excitement over the appointment of a Hispanic judge to the supreme court. Gary wonders why the racial aspect is so important to a group that is supposed to be unprejudice.
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The New Humanity
Jesus reconciles us to God and to one another. Pastor JR gives a challenge from Ephesians 2:11-22 to enter into radical community.
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Re: All People
To pray in the name of Jesus is to pray with his heart for all people, to pray without prejudice for whoever who would come to be freed by his ransom.
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Do You ever feel like an OUTSIDER?
Scott Miller reminds us that God sees every person with equal value regardless of their adverse circumstances, physical appearance or societal differences; because everyone of us has been created in His image and likeness.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
Sometimes it's hard to look at people through God's eyes. Maybe there are a few concrete steps we can take to improve in this area.
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Origins: Prejudice Divides, Love Restores (Acts 10:1-48)
Origins: The Early Church in Acts Prejudice Divides, Love Restores Acts 10:1-48 Upcoming Events Sign up for upcoming events at www.mosaicportland.org/whats-happening Women's Forum Monday, November 05, 2007, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Come out for Mosaic’s first Women’s Forum to connect with some great women, enjoy dessert and walk away with something you can put to use in your journey with Jesus. We’ll hear from Taryn Berry, a woman from Mosaic who is finding intimacy, strength and hope in Christ. She'll discuss practical ways that we can partner with God as he shapes us. All women are welcome. Childcare is available upon request. * The Women's Forum will take place five times a year at Mosaic. Partnership Class (Membership) Saturday, November 10, 2007, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The next Partnership class is coming up. Partnership is an opportunity for those who call Mosaic home to formalize their commitment to the mission and vision of Mosaic and explore how to be involved in a meaningful way. Childcare for the class is available upon request. Sign up online. Registration due by Wednesday, November 10. Burnside Shelter Thanksgiving Feast Wednesday, November 21, 2007, 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM In partnership with Portland Rescue Mission, Mosaic has an opportunity to bring Jesus' love to homeless people who don't have a place to go for Thanksgiving. Volunteer teams will transform the Burnside Shelter into a banquet hall and serve homeless guests a sit-down meal with wait staff and all the fixings. Shifts vary in length throughout the day. Sign up at the Mission Table in the Mosaic lobby.
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Freedom Writers
What can we learn from some of the most recent movies that have hit the movie theaters? Freedom Writers took Pastor David by surprise and analyzes racism, prejudice, hatred, and love.
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