Mulberry Community Church: Recent Episodes
Mulberry Community Church
Sermons and teachings from Mulberry Community Church, a Wesleyan congregation located in Milford, Ohio
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Community of the Risen Christ, part three"
1 John 3.16-24
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Community of the Risen Christ, part two"
1 John 2.28-3.10
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"A Pilgrimage of Passion," Mark 14-15
Note: Today's message includes the lengthy Passion Narrative from Mark's Gospel. It is a long tradition to hear this story at the beginning of Holy Week. After the reading, Pastor Phil shares a brief homily, which begins around the 20 minute mark.
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Means of Grace, Part Five: Christian Fellowship"
1 John 1.1-7
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Means of Grace, Part Three: Searching Scripture"
2 Timothy 3.10-17
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Means of Grace, Part Two: The Lord's Supper"
1 Corinthians 10.14-22; 11.23-26
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"The Means of Grace, Part One: A Time of Grace," 2 Corinthians 5.17-6.2
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"Practicing Prayer," Mark 1.29-39
Note: At the end of today's message, Pastor Phil leads us in a brief time of "lectio divina," which is an ancient Christian way of praying while meditating on Scripture. We encourage you to engage this practice with us and in your own reading of the Bible this week.
Lectio Divina-
Prelude: Selecting a small portion of scripture, begin with silence.
1. Lectio: Read, paying close attention to a word or phrase.
2. Meditatio: Read a second time and meditate on what God may be speaking to you through the word or phrase.
3. Oratio: Read a third time and respond to God's speaking in some way, perhaps with a confession or commitment.
4. Contemplatio: Simply rest in silence, abiding in the presence of God.
Conclusion: Lord's Prayer (or some other fitting prayer to close this time)
The service today included an abbreviated form of lectio divina. In your own practice, it can last up to 10-30 minutes or more.
Speaker: Rev. Phil Carder
"Sanctifying Advent," 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
Note: Apologies for the audio issues this week. We were unable to record through our sound system.