This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
In this third installment of the series in 1 Samuel, Bishop Paul unpacks the significance of Hannah’s song of praise. Hannah gives thanks to God, because she can see him at work in her life and in the nation of Israel. Her eyes are open to the Lord’s work, because she knows him—that he is her savior, and that he is steadfast. May we learn from Hannah’s song of thanks and sing our own in response to God’s work in our lives. Next week continues the series.