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Sunday Sermon by Michael Gerson - February 17, 2019

Michael Gerson.

Description

This video offers congregations inspiration and hope in times of suffering and despair. Preaching at the Washington National Cathedral for its Sunday Sermon series, Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson shares how his struggles with depression offer insight into the ways all humans can lean into their faith during hard times.

To share this insight, Gerson talks about how keeping a journal has helped him gain perspective on his depressed thinking and deepen his faith. He also discusses how everyday habits and spiritual leaders throughout history offer glimmers of hope and help congregations rely on the promise of love.

Features

  • 13 minutes
  • Transcript

Recommended Audience

most congregations

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Share this video in a spiritual education class to provide insight into relevant topics such as mental wellness, the problem of evil, or journaling practices.
  • Include inspiration from this video in a sermon that responds to an ongoing struggle or tragedy to help your congregation lean on their faith during hard times.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation LearnsAfter his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and MessageHe has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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