Brown Bag Sermons

At Faith, we’re embracing spontaneity, creativity, and the movement of the Holy Spirit through our Brown Bag Sermon Series. Each week during this series, the pastor is given a surprise object—hidden in a simple brown paper bag—by a member of the congregation. The challenge? To craft a full sermon based on that mystery item, to be preached the following Sunday. This practice invites both preacher and congregation to encounter God's truth in unexpected, everyday places.

The series is built on the idea that God speaks through all things—even the ordinary and overlooked. Whether it's a toy, tool, trinket, or kitchen item, each object becomes a doorway to explore Scripture in new and meaningful ways. As the item is revealed, the congregation is invited to wonder: “What could this possibly teach us about God?” The following week, we gather with curiosity and anticipation, eager to hear how the Spirit has guided the message.

Brown Bag Sermons not only stretch the creativity of the pastor but also open our eyes to the sacredness woven into the fabric of daily life. This approach encourages us all to look for God's presence beyond the pews—on the laundry line, in the junk drawer, or hanging on the wall. As Jesus so often used everyday images to teach eternal truths, so we too listen for divine wisdom in the simple and surprising.