Elevation Waterloo Sermons

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April 06, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 4

Apr 07 2025 26 mins

We’re wrapping up our Reimagining Prayer series this week by taking some time to consider the beauty of reflecting on the words of prayers that have been written by others, and the gift of borrowing language to express words that may resonate with our own hearts and minds. From contemplative prayer practices to sharing in Prayers of the People, from more ancient liturgy to modern

March 30, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 3

Mar 31 2025 26 mins

This week we continue our series “What If: Reimagining Prayer.” This Sunday Devon will share several forms of prayer that he has found meaningful over the years. Together we will explore the connection between prayer and the physical world around us, including ourselves.

March 23, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 2

Mar 24 2025 31 mins

Prayers that Hurt, Prayers that Heal: Building Consent into Interpersonal Prayer.Praying for each other is one of the powerful and intimate parts of Christian community. This week Brian and Grace will lead a discussion on how to be mindful of how we use the power of prayer in ways that make everyone feel safe and included.

March 16, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 1

Mar 17 2025 32 mins

Whether prayer feels like a sanctuary or a struggle, a familiar rhythm or a distant mystery—whether you approach it with confidence, doubt, or not at all—you’re not alone. This Sunday, we’re stepping into an honest, open-handed exploration of prayer—one that welcomes our doubts, questions and curiosity.Together, we’ll consider prayer through the lenses of theology, scie

Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included, Part 6: Elisha

Mar 03 2025 22 mins

A powerless and desperate widow reaches out to connect with the prophet Elisha. Together, they offer what they have and do what they can, and with God’s blessing there is a miraculous outcome. Their story provides a compelling lesson as to how God participates with His people to provide justice and restore dignity to the most marginalized.Discussion QuestionsSunday, December Marc

Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included, Part 5: Longing and Being Seen

Feb 24 2025 29 mins

What do we do with our deepest longings? What does Jesus do? Let’s explore through an underrated story as we continue our Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included series.

February 09, 2025: Service and Learning - 'Peace in Action Team' Launch

Feb 10 2025 43 mins

Back in November we introduced the Elevation community to the Peace in Action Team (PiAT), inviting our community to participate in building the branches of this team. We are thrilled to further this important work of education, reflection, service, giving and advocacy, rooted in our faith and commitment to justice, compassion and re-imagined church. For this special Service &

February 02, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 4: Rhoda

Feb 03 2025 23 mins

This week we will be continuing our Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included series with a look at perhaps a lesser-known individual from scripture - Rhoda. We may not hear a lot about Rhoda, but her story is not unfamiliar. The mention of her name in scripture, and her experience within the early church community, invites us to reflect about the ways that voices from with

January 26, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 3: Esther

Jan 27 2025 24 mins

Learning from the Book of Esther: Laughing in the Face of Uncertainty and Times of Trouble. This week we will be taking a closer look at the book and person of Esther. There are lots of messy topics that this book touches on but like most great cultural events, it may actually be best read as a comedy. Sometimes one of the greatest gifts God gives us may actually be Their sense of

January 19, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 2: The Syrophoenician

Jan 20 2025 30 mins

Fierce, witty, and unapologetically bold—the Syrophoenician woman didn't submit or resign to passivity. She was persistent and courageous in challenging the status quo, refusing to take "no" as an answer, and in so doing she partnered with God in creating a more just world. Join us this Sunday as we explore her powerful story, and discover how her example (among oth