H: 10/13/19: “Ask to Listen”

Ask to Listen
Ask to Listen is a shift in posture from asking others to listening to God. We look outside
ourselves for answers–to sermons and books, seeking advisors to tell us exactly what to do.

We worry about missing the will of God for our lives. We read the Bible like a desk refer-
ence as though it should answer our questions. When we make this shift, rather than ask-
ing God or others to answer our questions, we begin to ask the questions God is actually

answering. We let Him speak. We let Him set our agenda. We listen.

View Sermon

Blockbuster 4: “Aladdin”

Yet, he lives up to the character one would expect to find in royalty and families of nobility. He develops into a man of honorable character revealing his true nature from within. Yes, he is every bit as guilty of thievery by every bread he has stolen, every fruit he has been seduced by and every cave that he burgled. And, as we see this about him, perhaps we see a little bit of ourselves in him.

View Sermon

Blockbuster: “Toy Story 4”

Yes, the newest character to join Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep and the gang is a spork-turned-toy named Forky. Throughout the movie Forky has to answer some serious existential questions like, “Why am I alive?” “What is my purpose?” “What is my identity? Am I trash or am I a toy?” and most importantly, “If I’m a spork, why am I called Forky?”

View Sermon
Back to top