CHUMC: Worship: This Month in Worship

Summer Sermons 2008
“What God Wants to Know”

Several years ago, Bruce Larson wrote a wonderful book called, What God Wants to Know: Finding Your Answers in God’s Vital Questions. God is certainly always ready to hear our concerns, but as we grow in faith we also need to grow in our ability to listen to God. Many of these questions from scripture may seem quite simple, but our answers will reveal a great deal about us and about our understanding of God and Jesus.

June 1 “Where Are You?”

Genesis 3:6-13 and John 3:16-21

We all have our favorite hiding places that we run to when the going gets rough. Sometimes we even think we can hide from God. This powerful story in Genesis tells us a great deal about the kind of God we worship and God’s heart for justice and compassion.

June 8 “Where Is Your Brother?”

Genesis 4:1-9 and Luke 10:25-37

What does it mean for us to be our “brother’s keeper?” How do we move beyond our own self-centeredness to care for those in need? Where is the balance in caring for others and caring for ourselves?

June 15 Guest Preacher: Rev. Jeremy Bassett,

Volunteers in Mission Director for the Oklahoma Conference

June 22 “What Troubles You?”

Children’s Sunday - VBS begins

Genesis 21:8-21 and Matthew 8:5-13

Just when we think all is lost, God responds to our tears with compassion and hope. God loves our children as much as we do, and longs for them to be healthy and whole. What is troubling you? Perhaps it’s time to pour your heart out to God too.

June 29: “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”

Mark 10:46-52 and Genesis 25:27-34

Jesus liked asking this question. He asked it of James and John, who wanted seats of honor. He now asks it of Bartimaeus, who could have requested wealth or prestige, rather than his sight. What is it that we really want from Jesus? What values would our requests reflect?


About Us Worship This Month Music Ministry Sermons Weddings Ministries Outreach News & Events Staff & Leaders Links Contact Us	Crown Heights Home > Worship > This Month in Worship Summer Sermons 2008 “What God Wants to Know” Several years ago, Bruce Larson wrote a wonderful book called, What God Wants to Know: Finding Your Answers in God’s Vital Questions. God is certainly always ready to hear our concerns, but as we grow in faith we also need to grow in our ability to listen to God. Many of these questions from scripture may seem quite simple, but our answers will reveal a great deal about us and about our understanding of God and Jesus. June 1 “Where Are You?” Genesis 3:6-13 and John 3:16-21 We all have our favorite hiding places that we run to when the going gets rough. Sometimes we even think we can hide from God. This powerful story in Genesis tells us a great deal about the kind of God we worship and God’s heart for justice and compassion. June 8 “Where Is Your Brother?” Genesis 4:1-9 and Luke 10:25-37 What does it mean for us to be our “brother’s keeper?” How do we move beyond our own self-centeredness to care for those in need? Where is the balance in caring for others and caring for ourselves? June 15 Guest Preacher: Rev. Jeremy Bassett, Volunteers in Mission Director for the Oklahoma Conference June 22 “What Troubles You?” Children’s Sunday - VBS begins Genesis 21:8-21 and Matthew 8:5-13 Just when we think all is lost, God responds to our tears with compassion and hope. God loves our children as much as we do, and longs for them to be healthy and whole. What is troubling you? Perhaps it’s time to pour your heart out to God too. June 29: “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?” Mark 10:46-52 and Genesis 25:27-34 Jesus liked asking this question. He asked it of James and John, who wanted seats of honor. He now asks it of Bartimaeus, who could have requested wealth or prestige, rather than his sight. What is it that we really want from Jesus? What values would our requests reflect?
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