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Some words of encouragement as 2020 ends

Here are some words of encouragement as we close 2020.

TheologyKevin P. LarsonDecember 31, 2020Gospel, CrossComment

The Gospel and Social Justice

How does the gospel relate to social justice? Here’s my explanation.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonDecember 17, 2020Gospel, Social JusticeComment

The Church: Field (1 Cor. 3:1-9)

This past Sunday’s sermon looking at the word picture for the church, a field.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonJuly 23, 2020Sermons, ChurchComment

The Church: Temple (1 Pet. 2:4-8)

Here’s my sermon on the church looking at the temple metaphor.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonJuly 23, 2020Sermons, ChurchComment

The Church: Family (Eph. 2:18-22)

Here’s my first message - on our first metaphor - for The Church.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonJuly 23, 2020ChurchComment

The Church: Intro

Here’s the intro to our series in Karis Church called “The Church.”

SermonsKevin P. LarsonJuly 23, 2020ChurchComment

Toward the End of "Yeah, But..."

An article based on James 1 - a call to listen to our black brothers and sisters today, finally.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJune 11, 2020race, RacismComment

On Pursuing 360 Degree Living (and Christianity)

Here’s an article I wrote about blindspots and how to deal with them.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJune 4, 2020Diversity, Humility, Church, Community

Justification and Justice

Some comments I shared during our livestream on May 31st, 2020.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 31, 2020Race, Justice, Gospel, MissionComment

On Pool Parties and Public Officials

An article discussing the current pandemic and the place for authority in the life of the Christian.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 26, 2020COVID-19, Pandemic, GovernmentComment

When God Seems Silent... He's In No Way Absent (Esther 10:1-3)

My final sermon from Esther, on May 10th, 2020.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonMay 12, 2020Esther, Sermons Comments

Why A Church Might Lay Down Her Right to Assemble

A quote from Grimke about whether or not churches should meet in pandemic troubles.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 8, 2020Pandemic, COVID-19Comment

When God Seems Silent... His People Need to Party (Esther 9:20-32)

SermonsKevin P. LarsonMay 5, 2020Sermons, Esther, Pandemic

Grieving with Hope (John 11)

Check out my Easter sermon, delivered for Karis online on April 12th, 2020.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonApril 14, 2020Easter, Resurrection Comment

When God Seems Silent... Judgment is Coming (Esther 7:1-10)

Here’s my latest sermon from Esther 7:1-10, delivered on April 5th of 2020.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonApril 14, 2020Esther, SalvationComment

A Liturgy for Medical Providers

A prayer for medical providers from Every Moment Holy

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 20, 2020Prayer Comment

Field Guide: Electronic Version Now Available

Now you can grab our Karis Field guide for free here online.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 13, 2020Field GuideComment

On Wisdom and Risks... and Precautions for this Sunday

An excerpt from Sunday, along with some measures we’ll take this Sunday in love at our Karis gathering.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 13, 2020Gatherings, EstherComment

When God Seems Silent... Much Risk is Required (Esther 4:1-5:8, Part Two)

Here’s Sunday’s sermon, the second from Esther 4:1-5:8.

SermonsKevin P. LarsonMarch 12, 2020Esther, SermonsComment

On Social Media and "Deconversions"

Here’s an excerpt from Sunday’s message entitled “Much Risk Is Required.”

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 11, 2020Esther, Social MediaComment