The Table Indy - Sermons
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The Unexpected Gifts of Coronatide
Ben and Matt chat with Vestry member Mallory Ruark about how God has been present and at work in her life during Coronatide, bringing unexpected gifts and opportunities.
A Prayer For Those Who Live Alone
Ben and Matt reflect on how single people are experiencing the pandemic very differently than those with families, and offer a prayer for those who live alone. Here's the prayer (by W. David O. Taylor): Oh Lord, you who were alone in the wilderness and in the garden, be with me in this time of singleness and solitude; and when I feel tempted to believe that I have been abandoned by friends and forsaken by God, may I sense the sweet presence of your Spirit and the ministering care of your angels, nourishing me in my hour of need, so that I might know that I am never alone but rather filled and fortified by your very real presence. In your name. Amen. You can check out more of W. David O. Taylor's prayers here: http://artspastor.blogspot.com/2020/03/prayers-for-time-of-suffering.html
Self-Care For a Worst-Case Scenario Thinker
Ben and Matt talk with Elle McGarvey, a Vestry member at The Table, about what self-care has looked like for her in this pandemic.
How Does Mission Fit With Worship and Discipleship?
Ben and Matt reflect on how mission fits into a church like ours that is so focused on worship and discipleship.
Habitus and How We Change
Ben and Matt reflect more on the way the early church practiced *habitus* and the transformation it catalyzed (and how our worship and discipleship is similar).
Lamenting So We Can Hope
Ben and Matt share what they're lamenting in this time of coronavirus, and reflect on the necessity of "feeling our feelings," and the connection between lament and hope.
Jesus Feels Our Grief, and Shares His Resurrection Life (Lent 5)
Sermon preached by Fr. Ben Sternke at The Table (online) worship gathering on Sunday, March 29th. the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
Table Chat Goes Off the Rails
Ben and Matt try to talk about something serious but end up getting derailed by a couple things you probably didn't know about your pastors.
Leo the Great on Christian Generosity
Ben and Matt read and reflect on some thoughts on generosity from Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome in 461 AD.
The Link between Depression and Connection
Ben and Matt reflect on the connections that neuroscientists are making between depression, anxiety, and our sense of connection with each other.
Sharing Together in the Ministry of Giving and Receiving
Ben and Matt reflect on the new economic realities that COVID-19 may foist upon us, and how we can respond faithfully as the Body of Christ, standing in solidarity with each other as members of one another.
Online Gatherings to Stay Connected
Ben and Matt talk about some of the other online gatherings we are experimenting with this week to stay connected to each other.
Choosing To Love, Not To Blame (Lent 4)
Sermon preached by Father Matt Tebbe at The Table (online) worship gathering on Sunday, March 22nd. 4th Sunday of Lent. Second Sunday meeting remote during the Coronavirus shutdown.
Reflections on (and a Schedule For) Spiritual Communion
Ben and Matt reflect a bit on the practice of "spiritual communion" and talk about when we will be offering Eucharist this week.
Patience, Habits, Catechesis, and Fermentation
Ben and Matt reflect on four aspects of the early church that seem to be present at The Table, which gives hope for our ability to weather the current crisis.
Prayer As Vulnerability and Openness
Ben and Matt reflect on comments from a Greek Orthodox bishop on the role of emotions in prayer.
"God is in Control" vs. "God is Love"
In times of crisis we often reach for the phrase "God is in control" to bring comfort and hope. But this is theologically and pastorally problematic. Ben and Matt reflect on why saying "God is love" is a better alternative.
A Litany for Those Flooded By Too Much Information
Ben and Matt reflect on how it has been difficult to pray because of the barrage of news lately, and pray a litany for those flooded by too much information.
Staying Connected When We Can't Get Together
A few thoughts on staying connected socially while we practice distance physically. Plus a prayer that we would have the spirit of prayer.
Jesus Reveals And Heals What's Killing Us (Lent 2)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, March 8th. Second Sunday of lent.
Jesus Plunders the Fear, Guilt, and Shame from our Stories
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, March 1st, the First Sunday in Lent.
The Transfiguration: Christ's Light Reveals He Is With You (Epiphany 7)
Sermon preached by Mallory Ruark at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 23rd. Seventh Sunday of Epiphany.
God's Word is Jesus Christ Leading Us Into Life (Epiphany 6)
Sermon preached by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 16th. 6th Sunday of Epiphany.
God Meets Us In The Places That Need Restoration (Epiphany 5)
Sermon preached by Jon Crawford at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 9th. Fifth week of Epiphany.
All-Church Meeting, Feb 9, 2020
Recording of our all-church meeting on February 9, 2020.
Be Led By The Spirit: See What God Is Doing Around You And Through You (Epiphany 4)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 2nd. 4th Sunday of Epiphany.
A Great Light Is Dawning (Epiphany 3)
Sermon preached by Spencer Ruark at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, January 26th, 2020, the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany.
Your Empty Hands Are Enough (Epiphany 2)
Sermon preached by Andrea Reinhardt at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, January 19th 2020, the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany.
The Lonely, Broken, and Vulnerable Are Not Cast Aside In The Kingdom Of God
Sermon preached by Joel Rockey at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, January 12th, 2019, the 1st Sunday of Epiphany.
Arise, Shine, For Your Light Has Come (Feast of Epiphany)
Sermon preached by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, January 5th, celebrating the Feast of Epiphany.
John Chrysostom's Christmas sermon.
Sermon read by Spencer Ruark at the Table worship gathing on Sunday, December 29th. First Sunday of Christmastide.
You Don't Have To Manufacture Faith (Advent 4)
Sermon preached by Spencer Ruark at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, December 22nd. 4th Sunday of Advent.
Christ Our Hope Is Appearing, Bringing Healing
Sermon preached by Deb Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, December 15th. 3rd Sunday of advent.
Hope For The Tree Cut Down To A Stump
Sermon Preached by Andrea Reinhardt at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, December 8th. Second Sunday of Advent.
Every Trauma Will Be Transformed (Advent 1)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, December 1st. 1st Sunday of Advent.
Beyond Enemies
Sermon preached by Spencer Ruark at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, November 24th.
God's Presence Brings New Creation Out Of Our Past Suffering (Pentacost 22)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, November 17th, 2019.
The Future Is Bright As We Hope In The Resurrection
Sermon preached by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, November 10th, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost.
All Saints' Day: The Church is the Fullness of Christ
Sermon preached by Fr. Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering during our All Saints' Day / Baptism Celebration on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Confirmation Sunday: Receive The Holy Spirit
Sermon preached by Bishop Todd Hunter at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, October 27th. Confirmation Sunday.
Orientation to Baptism and Confirmation
A recording of an orientation class for baptism and confirmation at The Table Indy on October 20, 2019.
There’s Always Leftovers: How God Shares His Power Among Us
Sermon preached by Fr. Ben Sternke on October 20, 2019 at The Table's worship gathering. Week 19 of Pentecost, and the week of installing our first Vestry.
Living a Sacramental Life 7: We Learn Love Through Embodied Participation
Sermon given by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, October 14th. Part 7 and the conclusion of our series The Sacramental Life: Combating the Secular Heresy.
Living a Sacramental Life Class 7: We Learn Love Through Embodied Participation
A recording from our Sunday morning class on Living a Sacramental Life (to Disrupt the Secular Heresy), Session 7: We Learn Love Through Embodied Participation
What God Does Through You, He Will Also Do In You (Sacramental Life Pt 6)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, October 6th. Part 6 of our series on the sacramental life, combating the secular heresy.
Sunday Class 6: What God Does Through You He Also Does In You
A recording from our Sunday morning class on Living a Sacramental Life (to Disrupt the Secular Heresy), Session 6: What God Does Through You He Also Does In You
God Cares More About (All Of) It More Than You
A recording from our Sunday morning class on Living a Sacramental Life (to Disrupt the Secular Heresy), Session 5: God Cares About (All Of) It More Than You
God Meets Us In Reality (Sacramental Life Pt 4)
Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, September 22nd. Part 4 of our series on the Sacramental life, combatting the secular heresy.
Living a Sacramental Life Class 4: God Meets Us in Reality
A recording from our Sunday morning class on Living a Sacramental Life (to Disrupt the Secular Heresy), Session 4: God Meets Us in Reality
God is Just Like Jesus (Sacramental Life Pt 3)
Sermon preached by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, September 15th, 2019. Part 3 of our series on living the sacramental life.