EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 41 MIN

Curious About the Wilderness

from Sermon Central · host BrecksvilleUMC

We are in week 2 of our worship series—Curious Church: Wondering Our Way Forward. A lot has happened in the past six years—both within our church, and in the world. Pastor Heidi says, "Through it all, we’ve stayed attuned to where God is leading, allowing the Spirit to direct our every move. And I’m proud of that. And yet, I find myself wondering, what does the next season look like for us? How is God calling us to be a safe space here and now, at this time in history?" So, in this series, we’re going to get curious together: what is God up to? What’s God doing in this moment—in us, in our neighbors, and in the world? And how is God calling us forward? This isn’t about having to “fix the church,” or having all the answers, but opening ourselves to the movement of God’s Spirit, trusting that God is leading us to the incredible things we haven’t even imagined yet. If you think about it, this is how Jesus taught—through questions and parables and invitations, rather than easy answers. Today, curiosity leads us all the way back to the wilderness.