Jesus tells a parable about five foolish bridesmaids and five wise bridesmaids that seems upside down to other parables Jesus taught about grace, mercy, and sharing. Jesus criticizes the unprepared for not bringing enough oil and highlights the reward for those who have arrived with enough resources. This message will examine what Jesus is teaching us about faith and preparation.
We rarely experience the disarming quietude of total darkness. We have so much artificial light that we can hide from the darkness that otherwise surrounds us. Darkness with all its confusion and dread; light with all its promise and warmth. Jesus knew the power of the metaphor of light when He described Himself as the light of the world.
Jesus gives two word pictures to move his listeners to a response. In doing so He gives us concrete visual cues of how our lives should been seen by others. In this message Pastor Fred will share how salt and light empower us to a vision of Christian life.
Sermon preached at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Arizona on December 24, 2018 by Rev. Fred A. Steinberg
Sermon preached at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Arizona on December 17, 2017 by Rev. Fred A. Steinberg
Sermon preached at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Arizona on August 20, 2017 by Rev. Fred A. Steinberg
Sermon preached at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Arizona on March 12, 2017 by Rev. Fred A. Steinberg
Sermon preached at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Arizona on September 18, 2016 by Rev. Fred Steinberg
