2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Thessalonians/ Faith and Example Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus As we listen and explore the story of Zaccheaus (a tax-collector of small stature) we see Jesus’ mission, of seeking out the lost, in action. How many of us are presently holding God’s call at arms-length? How
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1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gratitude for Mercy Luke 15: 1-10 Parable of the lost sheep and coin. We are called together by Christ to be disciples. Hear the Good News – that which is lost has been found. Even when we find ourselves in the darkest of spaces lost and alone,
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Scriptures: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Let Mutual Love Continue Luke 14: 1, 7-14 The Wedding Banquet We are called together by Christ to be disciples. We walk in the Spirit of Christ which calls us to regular practices of prayer and Communion. Come to God’s open table where we will pray
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Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 The meaning of faith. Luke 12:32-40 Do not worry. What do you believe in? What is it that you are hoping for? In the Gospel of Luke, we are told that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We are reminded that there is
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Psalm 85 Prayer of Restoration Luke 11: 1-13 The Lord’s Prayer What is prayer? It is said that in prayer “we open ourselves to God, and this process is one of liberation and awakening!” Prayer is the act of human beings who know how hard it is to be human.
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Colossians 1: 15-28 Paul, the servant of the Gospel. Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus visits Mary and Martha (today due to distraction ironically, Rev. Leigh did not record the sermon. A PDF version will soon be attached.) In our Bible story today, one sister is distracted by a list of things
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July 14, 2019 Pentecost 5 Amos 7:7-17 God’s Plumb Line Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan When have you had to make a hard decision between customary actions and a compassionate action? Using Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan let us explore how compassion can be a plumb
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Psalm 66: 1-9 Praise for God’s Goodness of Israel Galatians 6:1-16 Bear one another’s burdens Do not grow weary of doing the right thing! This is Paul’s message to the Galatians. Even in the midst of crisis and turmoil, strive to live in faithful service with gratitude, humility, compassion and
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Psalm 27 God is my light and my salvation Luke 4:1-13 Jesus temped in the desert. As a Christian community we seek faith, the infinite frontier. These are the rituals of the Christian Faith. Its continuing mission: to explore God’s new world, to seek out justice and serve others, to
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Job 23:1-9, 16-17 and Mark 10:17-31 God calls us to respond: live life abundantly and to love others abundantly. What about when we want to give up? We must step up! What about when we want to go back? We must step in! Celebrating the steps along our faith journey
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