Sermon: A Sermon and a Story including "Labor Pains" The Rev. Jeff Sievert and Lila Wilson Is it possible that these painful days are leading …
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Sunday’s Sermon: “Singing Aloud in the Time of Covid”
The prophet proclaims, “Sing aloud...shout…rejoice and exult!” And be sure your mask is fully covering your mouth and nose. With the trajectory of the …
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Sunday’s Sermon: “Not from This World” — Reign of Christ Sunday
When pressed about it, Jesus affirms that his sphere of power doesn’t derive from earthly precincts. His is the kingdom of truth. Where Christ reigns …
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Sunday’s Sermon: Not Your Father’s (or Mother’s) Religion
In his story of Jesus, Mark is constantly drawing a sharp distinction between the inherited version of faith imposed upon people by the privileged …
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Sunday’s Sermon: A Place at the Table
The Bible does not provide a blueprint for life after death, and no GPS directions. Instead we learn that eternal life has already begun and the realm …
Sunday’s Sermon: The Jesus Who Takes Your Call
When a blind beggar, Bartimaeus by name, shouts out for Jesus, those nearby shush him. In a surprise turn, Jesus calls for him. In what follows we …
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