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Sermon: Prophets on the Edge

Today we live in a world where a scripture passage is twisted in such a way as to prove a point and oppress others something Jesus spoke very plainly against and about. But through all of this, knowing the risks and despite the risks, there are prophets in this world speaking the truth and attempting to make a change with love and acceptance.

Sermon: Look Forward

Prophets say things no one wants to hear. Prophets point to the uncomfortable truth about people and the world around them. Prophets call people out for bad behavior and when they are causing others to skew their actions and beliefs. Prophets point us in directions that we do not always want to look and call us to things we do not always want to do.

Sermon: Make Ready

Malachi 3:1-4 Matthew 24:36-44 Many, If not all of us, are preparing for something. I would hazard to guess that we are all preparing, in some way, for Christmas. I am preparing my sermons. The Choir is preparing hymns and…

Sermon: Do Not Worry

  A few times a week I will have a conversation with someone about how their life is going. They have concerns about their health, their job, their children, or any number of issues that face us in our world.…

Sermon: Intentional Practice

During the summer months the church I serve hold their weekly worship service on Wednesday nights. This summer we are reading the book Grateful, The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks by Dianna Butler Bass. This reflection is based on chapter…

Sermon: Spirit Led Life

At a confirmation retreat, the sixty teenagers involved were asked to create a “covenant” that would govern their behavior towards ones another during the course of the three-day event. The room erupted in laughter when one teen shouted, “No drama!”…

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