Texts: Isaiah 12:2-6 + Luke 1:5-25 + Luke 1:26-38 + Matthew 1:18-25 + Isaiah 43:1-7,15-21 What might you do if you weren’t afraid? Would you quit your job? Would you ask him out? Would you insist, “Stop. No more!” Would you tell the truth? Would you finally say, “I love you.” What might … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, December 19, 2012: “Fear Not! Advent Worship Nearing the Longest Night”
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Sermon: Sunday, November 25, 2012: Reign of Christ Sunday
Texts: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 and Psalm 93 • Revelation 1:4b-8 • John 18:33-37 Grace and the peace that passes all understanding be with you, my brothers and sisters, in the name of Christ our King. Amen. As we gather at the end of this Thanksgiving weekend — days filled, for many of us, with travel to see family and … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 25, 2012: Reign of Christ Sunday
Sermon: Sunday, November 18, 2012: 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: Daniel 12:1-3 and Psalm 16 • Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 • Mark 13:1-8 A little over two years ago, syndicated advice columnist and general provocateur Dan Savage and his husband, Terry, launched a national online media campaign to give hope to the thousands of LGBT youth who consider or attempt suicide each year. The campaign, which you’ll remember … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 18, 2012: 25th Sunday after Pentecost
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