"Not this Way Among You!"

"Not this Way Among You!"

Author: Cory Driver October 14, 2024 Duration: 9:36

Hebrews 5:1-10 & Mark 10:35-45 - Have you ever noticed that people in power like to, you know, wield that power? It's fun to be in charge and make other people do what you want them to do! We see this from the playgrounds to the halls of governance, to, sadly, sometimes the Church. But Jesus says it is not to be that way among us!!! What lessons of humble leadership do the lectionary readings call us to this week? Come and listen (but only if you want to...).


For those who carry the responsibility of weekly preaching, the days are full-pastoral care, administration, and the quiet work of prayer can easily push sermon preparation to the margins. Moving Forward-Weekly Lectionary Podcast is designed to be a practical companion within that busy rhythm. Hosted by Cory Driver, this weekly audio resource arrives every Monday, offering roughly ten minutes of focused reflection on the upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The idea is simple: to provide a thoughtful starting point early in your week, so you’re never truly beginning from a blank page, even if time forces you to start writing later. Driver shares his perspective to spark your own engagement with the texts, aiming to lighten the load of initial research. This isn't about delivering a finished sermon, but about offering a catalyst for your own creative and spiritual process. By integrating this short, consistent podcast into your routine, you gain a reliable touchpoint for the scriptural themes awaiting your congregation. It’s a tool for pastors and lay leaders alike who seek a structured yet flexible approach to connecting the ancient texts with contemporary life, helping you move forward with a bit more clarity and a little less pressure each week.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Moving Forward - Weekly Lectionary Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Wisdom of Preparation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
Proverbs 31:10-31; James 3:13-4:3 & Mark 9:30-37 - we all know "haste makes waste," right? But we don't always live it, and frequently wait until it's too late to prepare for challenges that come our way. Here's a little…
Choosing the Right Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:03
James 3: 1-12 & Mark 8:27-38 - Everybody knows that what we say matters, and that our words have consequences, right? Well, maybe not everybody... but still, Jesus and his brother James want us all to know that what we s…
Jesus Encounters Neighbors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
Mark 7:24-37 - When a Syrophonenician woman impacts Jesus' ministry...
Doing the Word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:31
James 1:17-27 & Mark 7:1-23
"Where Else Can We Go?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
1 Kings 8:22-30 [31-40] & John 6:56-69When times get tough, the tough (and everyone else) ask, "Umm, is this really necessary?" And if it isn't we leave, right? But, what happens when, like Richard Gere in an Officer and…
"Getting It" or Not: Wisdom and Belief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:16
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 & John 6:51-58 Do you ever feel like you don't really "get" what the Bible is saying? Well, you're in excellent company! This week, we're talking about folks who do - and don't - really get what G…
Please Recognize! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:33
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 & John 6:35, 41-51Recognizing God's anointed leaders, and their responses to challenges
On Appetites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:20
2 Samuel 1126-12:13a & John 6:24-35David's got an appetite for sex. The crowd has an appetite for bread and a military leader. God say, "Hold on, that's not right!"
Don't Follow the Crowd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
2 Samuel 11:1-15 & John 6:1-21 When you know the right thing, go the right way!