Sermons

Angels in the Desert

February 18, 2018  | 

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At the beginning of Lent we pay a lot of attention to the call to resist temptation and repent but Mark makes a special point of reminding us that angels were present in the wilderness ministering to Jesus as he faced those 40 days.  We have angels in our lives too.  They might not look like we imagine angels to look -- long white robes and fluttering wings but more like a middle school teacher who believed in us when we didn't believe in ourselves or a coach who let us play a sport even when we weren't so good at it.  When facing our own wilderness experience it is good to know that there are angels in our wilderness.

The Dream You Need For The Life You Lead

February 11, 2018  | 

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Transfiguration is a fanciful story placed in the Gospel of Mark between Jesus baptism and crucifixion.  It is a hint of what is to come, yet an affirmation that our glimpses of glory should drive us right down the mountain into the valleys of the shadow of death to minister in the midst of suffering - armed with the hope or resurrection. As we enter Lent this week we do so knowing the end of the story is Easter life.

Ministry Requires Prayer

February 4, 2018  | 

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Jesus heals many and cast out demons but he needs the strength he gets from morning prayer to carry out his proclamation through the day.  We need prayer too to keep us focused on our calling and empowered to do the work of ministry.  Finally, Jesus prayer was passed on to us, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"  May we work toward the fulfillment of this prayer.

Taking It To The Streets

January 28, 2018  | 

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There are voices around us and within us that are disruptive, divisive, and hurtful.  Even though we try hard to be Christian we are tempted to judgement and hate those who are different.  Jesus sets us free of these unclean spirits and makes us whole over and over again.