Texts: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm 1 • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 • Matthew 22:34-46 So we began our six week series, “God’s Politics,” last week – and we started with the idea that during this season of elections, God has a candidate in the running already as well. That person’s name doesn’t rhyme with “The … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, October 23, 2011: “God’s Politics–Primaries, aka Mud-Slinging”
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Sermon: Sunday, October 16, 2011: God’s Politics, “Picking Your Candidate”
Texts: Isaiah 45:1-7 and Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13) • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 • Matthew 22:15-22 I want to tell you a story. Last week after worship had concluded and most of you had gone home, I was up in my study with Drew and Francisco and my phone rang. It was Libby, standing outside the front … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, October 16, 2011: God’s Politics, “Picking Your Candidate”
Sermon: Sunday, October 9, 2011: Fifth Sunday in the Season of Creation–Francis and All Animals
Texts: Job 38:1-11,16-18 + Psalm 104:13-23 + 1 Timothy 6:6-10,17-19 + Luke 12:13-21 Please pray with me. LORD, make us instruments of your peace. / Where there is hatred, let us sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, October 9, 2011: Fifth Sunday in the Season of Creation–Francis and All Animals