The CCUPC Cutting Room Floor
Temporada 2
por Pastors James Benson and Dena Roy
What happens at the intersection of faith and fear? How are Christians supposed to deal with fear? Pastor James explores this in Mark 5:21-43. (Original sermon: 28 January 2024)
When we say that Jesus changes our lives, do we understand what we mean by that? Do we understand what Jesus means? Do we know what kind of power he has to upend our world? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss these topics in discipleship and more in today's episode.
People have a wide array of reaction to the person of Jesus. What those reactions are can be quite telling to what we think about him. In this sermon, Pastor James discusses the reactions of characters in the story to Jesus' identity, purpose, and ability. (Original sermon: 21 January 2024)
How can we live into being a community that shares its story? What does a parable about soil tell us about Christian maturity? Pastor James and Pastor Dena explore this and more on today's episode.
If Jesus saves us by his work alone, what part do we have in the growth of his community? Is it meaningful? Does it have power? Jesus answers this in his teachings in Mark 4:1-34. (Original sermon date: 14 January 2024)
When Jesus shows us a different way to live than our world sets out, what do we do? When Jesus shows us a different way to live than our traditions set out, what do we do? Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss these issues, which can be thorny for the church.
How does life with Jesus interact with the life expectations of this world? Jesus had a lot to say about that with the religious leaders of his day. Pastor James explores this in today's sermon from Mark 2:1-22. (Original date: 7 January 2024)
Is there some middle ground between a participation trophy and worshipping God only when something major happens? What does worship in the midst of pain look like? Pastor James and Pastor Dena talk about some of the things cut from this week's sermon.
What does worshipping God look like when we are experiencing pain or loss? What does it mean to praise God when there are tears in our eyes? Pastor James explores this through Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, and 3:10-13. (Original sermon date: 17 Dec 23)
What would a prepared heart for Christmas look like? This is a question that many of probably have not considered. We probably have a better vision of what a prepared house looks like. Pastor James and Pastor Dena discuss this and more on today's episode.