Marks of a Liberating Church: All God's Children Got Shoes
In this heartfelt sermon, Trevor Wentt delves into the essence of a liberating church by drawing on the black spiritual 'All God's Children Got Shoes' and exploring its resonance with 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. Wendt emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing our diverse spiritual gifts for the common good, promoting equality, dignity, and communal purpose. With references to modern cultural icons like 'My Hero Academia' and personal stories of faith communities on the margins, this sermon invokes a powerful call to action for creating communities of connection and dismantling structures of oppression.
00:00 Introduction to the Series
00:25 Welcoming Trevor Wendt
01:32 Anime and Power Dynamics
03:40 Exploring Spiritual Gifts
07:22 Understanding the Triadic Formula
12:26 The Common Good and Spiritual Gifts
17:28 Dignity for All
23:36 You Are Enough
28:22 Call to Action