The Kingdom of God is like…
I grew up in the Philadelphia area, which means one thing: I am a Wawa person. It’s not just a … Continue reading The Kingdom of God is like…
Author: Tim Barton
Peacemakers: A Tale of Two Rooms
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-45cr9-1985f3a This sermon looks at the goal of peacemaking as reconciliation through the lens of court room/family room dynamics. Continue reading Peacemakers: A Tale of Two Rooms
Recapturing Joy
Stepping Away from the Noise About a month ago I decided that it was time to remove myself from the … Continue reading Recapturing Joy
Peacemakers: Bring Others Along
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j6fin-197b9d2 This sermon looks at conflict resolution as a communal imperative that helps bring restoration. Continue reading Peacemakers: Bring Others Along
Peacemakers: Why Peacemaking?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7t73d-197481f This sermon introduces a series on dealing with conflict through the lens of Jesus’s call for us to be … Continue reading Peacemakers: Why Peacemaking?
Reconfiguration: A Better Word for What’s Happening in Modern Christianity
Many Christians today aren’t deconstructing their faith—they’re reconfiguring it. Discover how reconfiguration re-centers faith on the way of Jesus. Continue reading Reconfiguration: A Better Word for What’s Happening in Modern Christianity
A Response to a Heavy Week
This has been a heavy week. The assassination of Charlie Kirk, another tragic school shooting, and the anniversary of 9/11 … Continue reading A Response to a Heavy Week
Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Restoration
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xjvz3-1950cda This sermon looks at the vision of Mt. Zion from Hebrews 12 as the driving hope and goal for … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Restoration
Israel, the Church, and the Wesleyan Way
Why do Christians disagree about Israel? From dispensational timelines to covenant continuity, different traditions offer different answers. As a Methodist, I believe the Wesleyan way offers a balanced perspective: God’s promises endure, Christ fulfills them, and the Church’s task is to live as a people of holiness and love. Continue reading Israel, the Church, and the Wesleyan Way
Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Vocation
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t2fvh-1943be7 This sermon looks at Acts 1:6-8 and how it is our god given vocation to be witnesses of Jesus … Continue reading Summer in the Mountains: The Mountain of Vocation
Grace and Recovery 