James 3:1-12 • Not many of you should be teachers of God’s word. Mark 8:27-38 • Who do people say that I am? Jesus asks only two questions of the disciples, “Who do people say that I am? and “who do you say that I am?” People have chosen to
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Ephesians 1:3-14 • Adopted through Christ and given an inheritance. Mark 6:1-13 • The call of the disciples There are many times on the faith journey when we are faced with adversity, and rejection. Following the gospel is not simply about what we say but the integrity that comes with
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Matthew 25:34-40 • For all nations The path of empowerment is when we see eye to eye. Looking someone in the eye connects people. They say that the eye is the window to the soul. When you look into the eyes of someone who is vulnerable, a baby, a senior,
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Mark 10:17-31 • Rich man is called to sell all he has to follow Jesus As we enter the season of Lent what are we being called to relinquish in order to return to God? The secular world invites us to live in the spirituality of scarcity, where we allow
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Mark 5:21-43 • Jesus heals those who seek relief. The story of the faith of the woman who reaches out to touch the hem of Jesus’ cloak is one of deep abiding faith. It is a story of living one’s faith boldly, and taking a risk. As we celebrate the
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Acts 2:1-21 • The Spirit descends upon the people. 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 • The gifts of the Spirit. As we celebrate the birth of the church we give thanks for all that we share, all that we are and all that we shall be together. It says in the passage
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1 Corinthians 1:10-18 • Overcome divisions and find unity. Matthew 4:12-23 • Jesus begins his ministry Joseph Campbell who is known for his work in archetypal stories has noted that cultures around the world speak of the beginnings of something as a call to adventure. What if we look at
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Psalm 138 • Do not forsake the works of your hands, O God. Luke 5:1-11 • Jesus calls Simon and James and John. Answering God’s call is not always easy, nor is it always an option. As faithful followers we are each called to be part of bringing people together,
Continue readingGenesis 22:1-14 The command to sacrifice Isaac Matthew 10:40-42 Who do we welcome? The rhythm of practicing Sabbath helps remind us we are part of a wider, longer story started in creation and continuing on from the establishment of the commandments. God’s active engagement in lives of the past can
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Psalm 32 I confessed and God forgave. Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus and the Adversary. Spiritual friendship is the means by which we as disciples of Jesus live out what Jesus taught. We cannot go on this faith journey alone. Even when it appears that Jesus is left to his own devices
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