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”
Tag: God’s Politics
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”
Sermon: Sunday, October 23, 2011: “God’s Politics–Primaries, aka Mud-Slinging”
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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