Texts: Isaiah 64:1-9 • Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 • 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 • Mark 13:24-37 “New and Improved.” That’s the name that Pastor Tim and I have given to the sermon series we’re preaching during the four weeks of Advent this year. The title is an obvious reference to the season of consumerism we’ve all entered … Continue reading Sunday, November 27, 2011: First Sunday in Advent: New and Improved
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Sermon: Sunday, November 20, 2011: Reign of God/Christ the King: God’s Politics–“Election Day”
Texts: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 and Psalm 95:1-7a • Ephesians 1:15-23 • Matthew 25:31-46 It’s been six weeks now that we’ve been talking about God and politics, and I know from the varied questions and comments I’ve received that, for some of you, this has been a strong affirmation of your conviction that Christian faith calls … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 20, 2011: Reign of God/Christ the King: God’s Politics–“Election Day”
Sermon: Sunday, October 30, 2011: Reformation Sunday: God’s Politics, “Damage Control & Spin Doctors”
Texts: Jeremiah 31:31-34 + Psalm 46 + Romans 3:19-28 + John 8:31-36 It was not quite four years ago, and the presidential campaign was in full swing, when a controversy arose over comments made by the pastor of a Chicago congregation that was home to one of the front-runners in the race. The candidate was … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, October 30, 2011: Reformation Sunday: God’s Politics, “Damage Control & Spin Doctors”
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