Sermons

Recovery of the Nonconformed Vision

March 02, 2014
Isaiah 1:2-9; Psalm 2; Romans 12:1-13
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I have a long history with “nonconformity.” First of all, I grew up in a Mennonite community where this word was never heard, but then, as a ninth grader, I […]

From Despair To Hope

February 16, 2014
Leviticus 19:9-10; Revelations 21:1-7
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It was mid-summer 2010 as I blankly stared at my computer screen at the office. My eyes moved lazily from one side of the screen to the next, but there […]

Making A Choice

February 16, 2014
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37
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We are practically knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount. This year, every Sunday in the month of February we get another reading from Jesus’ famous sermon. As a Mennonite […]

Salty Life, Beautiful Light

February 09, 2014
Matthew 5:13-20; Isaiah 58:1-9
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I love cilantro.  I realize it is a flavor that is hit or miss with people – there are those of us who think cilantro could enhance the flavor of […]

The Foolish Walk

February 02, 2014
I Corinthians 1:18-31; Micah 6:1-8
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We are now one month into the 12 scripture project here at Hyattsville Mennonite. This year as a congregation we are trying new ways of interacting with scripture. So far […]

Without Compulsion

January 26, 2014
II Corinthians 9:6-15; Matthew 4:12-23
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Today we worship around a common theme with other Anabaptists around the world on what the Mennonite World Conference has supported as World Fellowship Sunday. The theme for this year’s […]

The Suffering Servant

January 19, 2014
Isaiah 49:1-7; John 1: 29-39
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YHWH says – “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I have endowed you with my Spirit that you may bring true justice […]

Immanuel In Distress

December 29, 2013
Matthew 2:13-23; Isaiah 63:7-9
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The Lord be with you. (and also with you.) God is with us in this season and every season. But in these short days and long nights, it is especially […]

Come Unto Me

December 22, 2013
Matthew 1:18-25
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On this the fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of joy and we begin the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Since the weather prevented us from being […]

The Mysterious Blessing of Life

December 08, 2013
Romans 15:4-13
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This week I struggled in trying to put all my thoughts in order. Last time when I stood here and brought the message, I had it clear: “I’m going to […]