Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Sermon: Jesus Heals Jesus was known by his amazing deeds of healing. He healed by word and touch and at time seems to say he did not heal anyone but that the healed brought it about by their faith. How do we deepen
Continue readingActs 2: 1-4 and Romans 8: 18-39 — “The Spirit Intercedes for us”The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was not its birth but its revelation! Wisdom had always called and been heard. Jesus’ news was only that this Spirit – part of God’s very creativity and Creation –
Continue readingEaster 5 Scripture: Romans 1: 1-17 — Mutually encouraged by one another’s faith Sermon Who is at your table? Jesus is always making people uncomfortable. It was the people who followed him! Poor and needy, full of questions or accompanied by loud children! That is because Jesus saw their true
Continue readingActs 13: 1-3, 14:8-18 — Paul and Barnabas heal in Lystra We will hear today of a man whose faith was so alive it could be seen in his eyes. Can your faith be so easily seen? One way to be alive in faith is to work continuously cleansing our
Continue readingStrange co-workers Scripture: Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 — God shows no partiality We are taught to tell others about Jesus’ compassion and forgiveness as well as to pray that as many people as possible both tell and hear the Good News. But what do we do when the teller is not
Continue readingScripture: · Matthew 21: 1-13 The Triumphant Entry We conclude our Lenten journey by taking our first steps into another expedition: this one into Holy Week. We get to celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with singing and palm leaves waving in the sky. We get to hear him cry
Continue readingMatt 25:1-13 . The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids Picture taken by Leigh Sinclair. The parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids reminds us of the importance of staying the course. This saying means “to continue doing something until it is finished or until you achieve something you plan to
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