Isaiah 2:1-5 • The future house of God. Matthew 24:36-44 • The necessity of watchfulness. The season of Advent marks the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. The challenge we face is how we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. Isaiah proclaims that God’s
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Haggai 1:15b-2:9 • God will shake things up; take courage. 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 • Let no one deceive you; stand fast in the traditions. The prophet Haggai has a challenging message for both the people of the past and for us today. Haggai is speaking to the people
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Joel 2:23-32 • Abundant rain, full threshing floors. Psalm 65 • God crowns the year with goodness. God’s spirit has been poured out on us, we are marked with God’s love. Joel’s prophecy names that as the spirit is poured upon the people, the children will also prophesy, our seniors
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Jeremiah 31:27-34 • God’s new covenant written on our hearts. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 • Continue in what you have learned. Sermon: Beyond Gratitude – the days are surely coming. “I will not abandon you, all my promises are true, you are gifted, called and chosen you are mine,” this is
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2 Timothy 1:1-14 • Thanksgiving and encouragement. Luke 17:5-10 • Faith as a mustard seed. How do we tend to our faith? When will we come to accept that faith is a gift from God, rather than something we have to earn? The ritual of feasting on the bread and
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1 Timothy 2:1-7 • Offer prayers. Luke 16:1-13 • The parable of the dishonest manager Parables challenge us to a new way of thinking. The parable of the dishonest manager is according to Helen Montgomery Debevoise “a call to reclaim who we are and to renew our vision today for
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1 Timothy 1:12-17 • Christ came to save sinners. Luke 15:1-10 • The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. What once was lost will be found. During a time of searching, things can change, transform and grow. The scriptures remind us of the importance of living life
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Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 • Instructions to live mutual love. Luke 14:1, 7-14 • Those who exult themselves will be humbled. Sometimes we just want someone to be clear about what we need to do to be at peace, and to live a life full of love. Instead we are often
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Isaiah 5:1-7 • The unfruitful vineyard will be purged. Psalm 80 1-2, 8-19 • Care, O God, for the vine you brought. The past moderator of The United Church said “Let’s stop obsessing about the United Church’s demise.” What false narratives do we need stop speaking in order to hear
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Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 • Let the argument begin! Hebrews 11:1-3 • Faith is the assurance of things hoped for. Luke 12:32-40 • Be ready and dressed for action. When will we learn that we need each other? When will we learn that when it comes to faith there isn’t just
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