In this sermon from Sunday, February 1, Pastor Tom reflects on John 3:22–36, focusing on two key themes. First, he explores the importance of moving away from exclusively male language for God—such as “Father” and even “the Son”—and considers gender-neutral alternatives. Second, he examines the meaning of eternal life, emphasizing it as a way of…
In this sermon Pastor Tom shares his experience of seeing the film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” and asks us to consider why we watch such heart-breaking stories. He makes the connection to the John 3 texts by discussing how “lifting up the serpent in the wilderness” is a story about having the courage to look at what is…
In this sermon on John’s version of the Cleansing of the Temple, Pastor Tom suggests there are two levels of meaning. In one John is inviting us to move from a transaction faith to a passionate faith. On another level John is inviting us to move from faith in institutions to faith in community.
In this sermon on the Wedding of Cana (John 2) Pastor Tom explores what it really means to turn water into wine. It is not about physically controlling nature. It is about the abundance that comes from sharing. When we share what we have and welcome all people to a common table experience abundance. This abundance exposes the lie…