Mar 19, 2025
We begin our look at the abundant life in Christ by examining
what has gone wrong. Why do we find ourselves so taxed so often?
Why does inner peace feel so ellusive, even though I have a genuine
faith in God's goodness and love?
To answer these questions we turn to the Apostle John and also to
the theological work of St. Augustine and his metaphor of the "two
cities" in which Christians have our citizenship. (Augustine's
"City of God" is one of the great works of literature, bar
none!)
Join us as we explore both the theologial reasons we find ourselves caught in a world in conflict and the practical steps we can take to reclaim a life of abundance — one filled with love for God, self, and other - rediscovering the fullness of what it means to be human.
It can help to follow along visually, so the text for this sermon can be found here: John 10:1-10 (NRSV).
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