Tenth Church Sermons Slowing
Nov 23, 2014
Stories and practical tips about resisting constant hurry and decision overload. Examples from Jesus’ withdrawals and intentional missed opportunities. Experiments with media fasting and smartphone boundaries. Simple rhythms like Sabbath, monotasking, meditation, and presence practices to notice beauty and receive rest.
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Inviting Neighbors Changes Attendance
- Ken Shigematsu describes inviting a classmate to his son's play date and then inviting the whole family for dinner, illustrating the ease and joy of extending invitations.
- The story shows how simple personal invitations brought non-churchgoing neighbors to their Christmas concert and built community connections.
Jesus Modeled Slowing As A Spiritual Way
- Jesus is presented as 'the way' who models slowing and simplicity through practices like withdrawing to solitary places and beginning the day in prayer.
- Ken links Gospel passages (Luke 4, Luke 5, Mark 6) to Jesus’ rhythm of presence amid heavy demands.
Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry
- Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life to stay present to God, your soul, and the people around you.
- Dallas Willard's single counsel to a pastor was to remove hurry as a core spiritual discipline for sustainability.
