Community of Christ will release a new group of "Witness the Word" sermons and messages in early November. To watch these, go to HeraldHouse.org or YouTube.
Sermons Included
Carla Long—“That is the Way of the Kingdom of God,” 12 minutes, 20 seconds
In this Christmas sermon, Carla Long of the Presiding Bishopric invites us to see Mary's "Magnificat" of Mary as our call to an abundance mindset that compels us to work toward realizing economic justice in our world. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Andrea Read-Davis—“Hold Fast to Hope,” 11 minutes
At the Communion table, we renew our commitment to Christ’s mission and to living as active hope in a suffering world. Andrea Read-Davis of Community of Christ’s human development organization, Outreach International, offers stories of hope in action from her international work. Scripture: Doctrine & Covenants Section 163:4a
Linda Stanbridge—“We Still Have Time to Save Creation,” 12 minutes
An inspiring sermon from Invitation Support Minister Linda Stanbridge of the Michigan Mission Center USA exhorts us to take action as a prophetic people to proclaim God’s vision for sacred creation; denouncing environmental destruction and working to heal the Earth. Scriptures: Jeremiah 27, Doctrine and Covenants 163:4b
Disciples' Generous Response Messages
Erin Cackler— “Spill Out God’s Love,” 3 minutes
Mission Development Minister Erin Cackler demonstrates how our generosity ripples out to touch and transform those near and far when we overflow with God’s love and spill blessings into the world in this simple but profound message.
Ethan Mitchell—“Sow Bountifully,” 5 minutes
In his message, Ethan Mitchell encourages us to faithfully commit our time, talents, testimony, and treasure in generous measure, sharing amazing accounts of how God has multiplied the effect of these gifts.
Barbara Walden—“Young Hands, Generous Hearts,” 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Barb Walden, executive director of the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation, brings the past to life with stories and artifacts illustrating youth and children's generous and faithful stewardship throughout church history.