September 29 Worship: "Come and See: What to Look For"

We gathered for worship on a beautiful fall morning.  There were many serious concerns raised during our prayer time, including a number of people facing medical challenges, but the sunshine seemed to brighten our spirits as we praised God.

We continued our sermon series on the Gospel of John -- "Come and See: What to Look For."  Moving ahead in the story, we considered Nicodemus and his question to Jesus about what Jesus' signs meant, practically, for those trying to be faithful to God.  As usually happens with people who ask Jesus questions, the answer is unexpected.  Rather than pointing to all of the changes needed in the world, whether in the Roman government or the Jewish religious leaders, Jesus tells Nicodemus that he needs to be born in the spirit.  The change in the world starts with those who "come and see" about Jesus, despite the fact that most of those people expect Jesus to change the world around them for the better.

If you missed Sunday's sermon, if you'd like to listen to it again, or if you'd like to share it with others, you can find an audio recording here.

You can also listen to the Communion meditation and the benediction, which expand on the sermon's themes.