EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 14 MIN
Making Space
from Hearts Open to the Word · host Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe
In this stewardship kickoff sermon from October 26, 2025, Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe explores Luke 18:9-14 and Psalm 84:1-7, weaving together themes of humility, radical welcome, and faithful stewardship. Through the story of "Wild Joe" and the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, she illustrates how our shared dependence on God's mercy creates space for everyone in God's temple. The sermon challenges us to examine not just how much we give, but why we give, encouraging stewardship that reflects God's radical welcome through both our resources and relationships.
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In this stewardship kickoff sermon from October 26, 2025, Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe explores Luke 18:9-14 and Psalm 84:1-7, weaving together themes of humility, radical welcome, and faithful stewardship. Through the story of "Wild Joe" and the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, she illustrates how our shared dependence on God's mercy creates space for everyone in God's temple. The sermon challenges us to examine not just how much we give, but why we give, encouraging stewardship that reflects God's radical welcome through both our resources and relationships.
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