Texts: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and Psalm 14 • Ephesians 3:14-21 • John 6:1-21 To the one able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. Amen. Today we come to one of the most infamous and troubling stories in scripture, and certainly in the stories of King David and his dynasty. It is a … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, July 29, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 2, Scene 4 — Divided Lives”
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Sermon: Sunday, June 24, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 1, Scene 3 — Forces of Nature”
Texts: 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16 and Psalm 133 • 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 • Mark 4:35-41 You’ll remember that we’ve been reading through the books of 1 & 2nd Samuel this summer, hearing the stories of the formation of the nation of Israel, and their demand for a king. Last week we read the story of shepherd boy David who … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 24, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 1, Scene 3 — Forces of Nature”
Sermon: Sunday, June 17, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 1, Scene 2 — The Unexpected King”
Texts: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 and Psalm 20 • 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 • Mark 4:26-34 So, for those of you who weren’t here last week, just a quick word to orient you to what’s going on with this summer worship series. We’re following a set of readings called the “semi-continuous series” that trace the rise of … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 17, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 1, Scene 2 — The Unexpected King”
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