The Table Indy - Sermons

Ben and Matt reflect on and pray a prayer to God in anxious times, written by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

Ben and Matt chat with Vestry member Mallory Ruark about how God has been present and at work in her life during Coronatide, bringing unexpected gifts and opportunities.

Ben and Matt reflect on how single people are experiencing the pandemic very differently than those with families, and offer a prayer for those who live alone. Here's the prayer (by W. David O. Taylor): Oh Lord, you who were alone in the wilderness and in the garden, be with me in this time of singleness and solitude; and when I feel tempted to believe that I have been abandoned by friends and for...

Ben and Matt talk with Elle McGarvey, a Vestry member at The Table, about what self-care has looked like for her in this pandemic.

Ben and Matt reflect on how mission fits into a church like ours that is so focused on worship and discipleship.

Ben and Matt reflect more on the way the early church practiced *habitus* and the transformation it catalyzed (and how our worship and discipleship is similar).

Ben and Matt share what they're lamenting in this time of coronavirus, and reflect on the necessity of "feeling our feelings," and the connection between lament and hope.

Sermon preached by Fr. Ben Sternke at The Table (online) worship gathering on Sunday, March 29th. the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Ben and Matt try to talk about something serious but end up getting derailed by a couple things you probably didn't know about your pastors.

Ben and Matt read and reflect on some thoughts on generosity from Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome in 461 AD.

Ben and Matt reflect on the connections that neuroscientists are making between depression, anxiety, and our sense of connection with each other.

Ben and Matt reflect on the new economic realities that COVID-19 may foist upon us, and how we can respond faithfully as the Body of Christ, standing in solidarity with each other as members of one another.

Ben and Matt talk about some of the other online gatherings we are experimenting with this week to stay connected to each other.

Sermon preached by Father Matt Tebbe at The Table (online) worship gathering on Sunday, March 22nd. 4th Sunday of Lent. Second Sunday meeting remote during the Coronavirus shutdown.

Ben and Matt reflect a bit on the practice of "spiritual communion" and talk about when we will be offering Eucharist this week.

Ben and Matt reflect on four aspects of the early church that seem to be present at The Table, which gives hope for our ability to weather the current crisis.

Ben and Matt reflect on comments from a Greek Orthodox bishop on the role of emotions in prayer.

In times of crisis we often reach for the phrase "God is in control" to bring comfort and hope. But this is theologically and pastorally problematic. Ben and Matt reflect on why saying "God is love" is a better alternative.

Ben and Matt reflect on how it has been difficult to pray because of the barrage of news lately, and pray a litany for those flooded by too much information.

A few thoughts on staying connected socially while we practice distance physically. Plus a prayer that we would have the spirit of prayer.

Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, March 8th. Second Sunday of lent.

Sermon preached by Matt Tebbe at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, March 1st, the First Sunday in Lent.

Sermon preached by Mallory Ruark at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 23rd. Seventh Sunday of Epiphany.

Sermon preached by Ben Sternke at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 16th. 6th Sunday of Epiphany.

Sermon preached by Jon Crawford at The Table worship gathering on Sunday, February 9th. Fifth week of Epiphany.