What does it mean for the church to be in mission during these days? The preacher offers a twist in the usual understanding.
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The preacher uses three narratives to proclaim the freedom Christ brings on All Saints Day. Jesus frees Lazarus from death, frees the individual from sin, and frees the church for mission in the world.
We live in the tension of needing sabbath rest and needing sabbath mission. We learn from Jesus today that both are important. We don’t need to feel guilty about taking some sabbath rest, as Jesus himself needed this time. At the same time, we must not forget that sabbath mission is just as important so […]
On this Pentecost Sunday and service of Confirmation those gathered were invited to consider: “What has the Spirit done for you lately?” and “How has the Spirit led the mission of St. John’s in these days?” The heartbeat of the church’s worship was prayed in song… Holy Spirit Come to Us!
One month from the date of Maundy Thursday, we are invited into the John 13 story of Jesus and his command to love, this time with Easter eyes. Our Easter world still has the shadow of a lurking Judas as we know all too well. The mission is renewed… including love of enemies.
On this St. Patrick’s Day, after the conclave of Cardinals has elected Pope Francis, in the context of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing of Jesus’s feet, the hearer is invited to consider his or her own mission to serve and the discovery that Jesus is present in those we serve.
Today we are gathered together for the third weekend after Epiphany and we hear a wonderful Gospel lesson from Luke where Jesus, at the beginning of his ministry, is back in his hometown of Nazareth on the Sabbath and so he goes to the synagogue and when he stands up to read they hand him […]
This sermon celebrate’s Zechariah’s prophecy of his son, John’s mission ” To bring his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.” And, it celebrates the one to whom the Baptist points, “The dawn from on high that shall break upon us,” : Jesus. For those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of […]
Using the Gospel lesson, our congregation’s identity statement, and one thin dime, our stewardship program’s lid is lifted and God’s mission through our stewardship begins!
This sermon proclaims the church’s mission: to raise the dead, forgive sins, and heal broken relationships. Using the setting of Jesus and the disciples at the Roman city of Ceaserea Phillipi, and it’s shrines to many god’s (stone idols), we like Peter (the new rock of faith) are given our mission as the “ekklesia” (assembled […]
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