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The Way Forward

PSALM 148   (IN SERMON) / SECOND READING COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 12As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; … Continue reading

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Come Lord Jesus Come

FIRST READING MICAH 5:2-5A / GOSPEL LUKE 1:39-45 (46-55)  The city of Bethlehem – the City of David – was then and is now a scrappy little city known for two things in its long history: The city where King … Continue reading

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Faithfulness For Faithlessness

First Reading: 2 SAMUEL 23:1-7 / Second Reading: JOHN 18:33-40 Well – there you have it – the last and final words of David. The implausible if not completely improbable shepherd boy who would be King. Chosen by God. Indeed … Continue reading

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 The Jesus Effect

Our Old Testament reading this morning comes to us from the Prophet Malachi – a rarely referenced minor prophet who delivered his message about 500 years before the coming of Jesus. Indeed “Malachi” in its original Hebrew is translated as … Continue reading

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Blessed Are Those Who Persevere

FIRST READING 1 SAMUEL 1:4-20 / GOSPEL MARK 13:1-8 Our first reading this morning is the very beginning of the story of one of the greatest Old Testament Prophets – Samuel – whose mother Hannah goes through a great trial before … Continue reading

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Nothing Happens Without Him

FIRST READING RUTH 3:1-5, 4:13-17 / SECOND HEBREWS 9:24-28 Yes. Nothing happens without Him. But it takes our obedience to accomplish His Most Perfect Will. There – that’s probably pretty much the whole sermon: “Nothing happens without him – but it … Continue reading

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Called To What?

SECOND READING HEBREWS 5:1-10 / GOSPEL MARK 10:35-45 Well there’s that name again: “Melchizedek.” Even those who are fairly good at dwelling in their bibles as much as possible are only likely to come across it on rare occasion. And when … Continue reading

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Just Gotta Stay Open

FIRST READING ISAIAH 25:6-9 SECOND READINGS:  REVELATION 21:1-6A / GOSPEL JOHN 11:32-44 I am always amazed at how the Holy Word of God speaks into our life in the most timely of ways. Not that you can’t take just about … Continue reading

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Boldly We Go

FIRST READING JOB 23:1-9, 16-17 / SECOND READING HEBREWS 4:12-16  I think that generally speaking modern men and women have become far more timid than bold. Indeed, I think words that describe the opposite of bold (antonyms) probably apply to most … Continue reading

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The Servant of All

OK all you women out there – do you hear what the scripture is clearly saying? Get to work! There’s wool and flax to be spun – food to be harvested, stored and prepared! Don’t be lazy, get out of bed … Continue reading

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