Hope

"Joy Sunday: The Upside-Down Kingdom" - Luke 1:46-55

On Joy Sunday, we hear a glorious Cantata from J.S. Bach and a Song of Liberation from Jesus’ mother Mary. Music lifts us from the mire of life and reminds us of the promises of God for a future where every story matters, every life has worth, and every hunger is satisfied. How can we keep from singing with such Good News?

“An Ancient Love Story” – Ruth 3:1 - 4:12

The ancient love story of Ruth and Boaz is just like our modern love stories…messy. Here at Broadway Baptist Church, we hope in God’s vision for a world where every story matters. Life, love, and family are complicated, but the Holy Spirit dances through our stories to bring healing, redemption, and new mercies with each day.

"When Plans Change" - Ruth 1:1-18

When plans change, what do you do when you don’t know what to do? Why do bad things happen to good people? These are the complex questions which every human must ask at some point if they are to live a flourishing, reflective life. God designed creation with the free will to flourish or fail, but what happens when disaster strikes outside of your control? The story of Ruth and Naomi offers us a glimpse into the life of two courageous women struggling to survive in the face of tragedy and grief.

"Every Story Matters" - Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-21

On All Saint’s Day, we remember the stories of our loved ones who stepped from life into Life. Moses challenges the people of Israel, standing on the precipice of the Promised Land, to never forget the story of the God who liberated them from slavery, by telling the story to their children every time they wake up, walk around, and come back home. In time, when our children will face the trails of life, they will remember the story we shared with them all along the way–of a God who loves us, liberates us, and will never let us go.