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Jesus is even in the conflicts: Sept 10, 2023

Jesus is even in the conflicts: Sept 10, 2023

Year A, Pentecost 15                                         Matthew 18:15-20                 The first time I looked at the Gospel reading for Sunday, I thought…great…it’s my last Sunday and the Gospel reading is about church discipline. Maybe the epistle reading is...

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Homily for Kevin Eley: Sept 9th 2023

Mark 4:35-41  & II Tim 4:6-8             “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” I hate it when Jesus asks questions like this…especially when there is a good reason for people to be afraid.  It’s not like it was a light drizzle and they were anxious about...

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Reclaim Christianity: August 27, 202

 Year A, Pentecost 12                              Matthew 16:13-20                                                                              I was recently talking to a friend who is not Christian, but is considering becoming a Christian.  While she believes in...

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Be the Fire: August 13, 2023

Be the Fire: August 13, 2023

Year A, Pentecost 11                         1 Kings 19:9-18          Elijah was depressed. There is no way to get around it. Our reading begins in verse 9 of chapter 18. Just a few verses before, Elijah, wearied by a long journey, collapsed under a broom tree, which...

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Could it be….Satan?: July 30 2023

Could it be….Satan?: July 30 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 9                                                            Romans 8:26-39                                                                                I have always loved this reading from Romans.  I use it when I talk to people about prayer. ...

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Satan, Baptism, Death, Oh my:   June 25, 2023

Satan, Baptism, Death, Oh my: June 25, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 4                             Romans 6:1-11                                                                                             Normally we are not fortunate enough to have a reading coincide with baptismal themes.  For instance, if you were...

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Prisoner of Hope:  June 18, 2023

Prisoner of Hope: June 18, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 3                                        Romans 5:1-8                                                                        Desmond Tutu was the Archbishop of Cape Town South Africa for over 30 years.  For even longer than that he led the fight...

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Bold Worship: May 28, 2023

Bold Worship: May 28, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost                                           Acts 2:1-21                                                                                        It started as a simple chapel service at Asbury University on Feb 8th, where the assistant soccer coach...

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The Holy Spirit is Super Glue: May 14, 2023

The Holy Spirit is Super Glue: May 14, 2023

 Year A, Easter 6                                              John 14:15-21                                                                            In one church I served, we had a dayschool and every week we had chapel for the 2-5 year olds.  It was tricky coming...

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