My Favorite Things – Rev. Nora Conner – Summer School 2025
Sermon Title: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Scriptures and Songs That Have Shaped Me
Series: Summer School
Preacher: Rev. Nora Conner
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 103, 1 John 4:4, Philippians 4:6–7, Matthew 28:16–20 (The Message), Micah 6:8, Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Numbers 15:37–41, Job, Jonah
Big Idea:
Rev. Nora Conner reflects on her spiritual journey by sharing the scriptures and songs that have deeply shaped her faith. Through seasons of joy and trial, the consistent thread has been God’s abundant grace, trustworthiness, and a calling to live a life that truly reflects His love. This sermon serves as both a personal testimony and an invitation for others to consider what is shaping their own walk with God.
Key Points:
- Faith Is Formed Through Scripture, Music, and Community: From early Sunday school lessons to church musicals, Nora’s foundation in scripture and worship music began in childhood and grew into a lifelong love. Songs like They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love and Oh Worship the King helped root her in theological truth even before she fully understood it.
- Faith Becomes Real in the Midst of Life’s Struggles: Her personal experience with heartbreak and transformation was when her beliefs began to move from knowledge to embodiment. Scriptures like Psalm 103, 1 John 4:4, and Philippians 4:6–7 offered strength and peace when she needed it most.
- Faith Is a Journey of Trust and Obedience: Responding to God’s call into ministry required active trust—taking one step at a time, even in uncertainty. Through passages like Matthew 28 (The Message) and Micah 6:8, Nora highlights how choosing to trust God and follow where He leads has shaped her into the person and pastor she is today.
Reflection and Application Questions:
- What scriptures or songs have shaped your spiritual life?
- Are there areas where you’ve been hesitant to trust God fully? What step might He be inviting you to take?
- How can you intentionally live a life of love, humility, and justice as described in Micah 6:8?
- What are the reminders you need to keep God at the center of your thoughts, actions, and identity?
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