Sermons

You Are Free

August 25, 2013
Luke 13:10-17; Jeremiah 1:4-10
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It has been many years now since I memorized and recited this story from Luke as an assignment for a seminary class. It is a powerful experience when the biblical […]

The Wrath of God

August 11, 2013
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
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May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable worship to you, Oh God, my rock and my redeemer. Isaiah 1:10-15 1:10 Hear […]

A Living Faith

August 04, 2013
Philippians 4:4-8
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 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every […]

Seeking to Pray

July 28, 2013
Psalm 85, Luke 11:1-13
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“Teach us to pray.” It seems like a simple request from one of the disciples. They have been journeying with Jesus for months. They have seen Jesus heal people, feed […]

Reprising Phoenix

July 21, 2013
Luke 2:25-28, 36-38; Ephesians 2:14-22
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Two weeks ago I returned from Phoenix where it was really hot, 112 during the day, 95 at night. And it is almost true, what they say: it’s a dry […]

A Couple of Eggs

July 14, 2013
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Luke 10:25-37
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I want to start this morning by thanking you for the opportunity to come before you both as a member of this community and as a pastoral candidate with hopes […]

God Isn’t Fair

July 07, 2013
II Kings 5:1-14
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Well, isn’t that a grand story.  It’s so heart-warming, exactly what we progressive churchgoers like to hear.  It’s got all the right elements. There is a powerful leader – an […]

Fruits and Nuts

June 30, 2013
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
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It has been almost six months since we have been back in the building. (Almost everything is done now; we are just waiting for the real exterior doors on the […]

Harmony and Discord

June 23, 2013
Matthew 18:15-20; II Corinthians 5:17-21
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Mim – We are delighted to worship with you this morning. We want you to know how much we appreciate each opportunity to worship with you. Among the many churches […]

Wisdom (and Mystery) of Trinity

May 26, 2013
Psalm 8; Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16: 12-15
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What a coincidence that on this three day weekend the liturgical calendar gives us Trinity Sunday. This is a Sunday when we as Christians get to ponder one of the […]