Discerning God's Vision, General Musings, Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism, Prophetic Indignation!

Reimagining and Retooling Faith For An Explosive World

"I have begun to fear we have a reckoning coming that echoes less King’s arc and more the apocalyptic imagery James Baldwin used in his book which I chose as the reading material while on silent retreat the week before my ordination to Christian ministry: God gave Noah the rainbow sign; No more water, the fire next time. So let me zoom in on the world in which I live and work and have the most influence, and that is the mainline Protestant church of the late 20th and early 21st century.   I want to offer five temptations that humanity has struggled with its entire existence, but which we post-moderns are wrestling with in particularly challenging ways right now.  And, lest you think I have given up all hope, I will conclude by offering what I think are antidotes to each and what people of faith, in particular, can do to help change the course of history for the good."

Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism, Prophetic Indignation!, Sermons

The Time For Discipleship Is NOW! The place For Discipleship Is THERE!

Sermon For First Christian Church, Falls Church Sunday, June 7, 2020 Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Title: “The Time For Discipleship Is NOW!  The place For Discipleship Is THERE!” To watch a video of this sermon: https://youtu.be/dYvBJ6HgWRg By  The Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Capital Area You may or may not know that… Continue reading The Time For Discipleship Is NOW! The place For Discipleship Is THERE!

General Musings, Sermons, Worship & Liturgy

“Clean Robes” ~ May 12, 2012 Sermon

Sermon for Sunday, May 12, 2013 Revelation 22:12-14 “Clean Robes” Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio ~ http://www.FranklinCircleChurch.org Rev. Allen V. Harris, Pastor & Preacher [Editor's Note: There was neither a podcast nor a videocast made of this sermon.  I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.]   Today we conclude our… Continue reading “Clean Robes” ~ May 12, 2012 Sermon