Trinitarian Congregational Church
Category: Sermons
Pastor’s Note: The Presumption of Autonomy
Stuck in a Rut The road shown on the right can be found throughout the Mediterranean world today. The road system the Roman Empire Romans built has outlasted our best modern effort to keep our roads free from potholes (drive…
Read MorePastor’s note: The Presumption of Convenience
This week we tackle the presumption of convenience, how we all want to worship God on our own terms, doing what is right in our own eyes. In Deuteronomy 12, Moses articulates what it means to worship God in a…
Read MorePastor’s Note: The Presumption of Favoritism
Have you ever tried to summarize a passage of scripture in your own words? It can be difficult! How does each verse fit with the ones around it? What is the flow of the writer’s argument? Sometimes it helps to…
Read MorePastor’s Note: The Presumption of Self-Righteousness
“Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature.” 52% of those surveyed last year agreed. This sentiment is not unlike what the Israelites felt about themselves when it came to receiving the gift of the promised land. Moses…
Read MorePastor’s Note: The presumption of Contentment
“Just a little bit more” was John D. Rockefeller’s famous response to the question, “how much is enough.” For the record, it’s estimated that he gave $550 million to charity (he tithed 10% to his church) over the course of…
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