From Sin and Self-deception to Salvation.
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Join us as discover how sin and self-deception as the starting place for honesty and personal growth.
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Poking Adam's Ribs: Gender and Jesus's Teaching
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Guest Preacher, Bren O'Connor explores the text of Genesis 2:18 - 24 and Mark 10:2-16 to challenge us to think more broadly about our categories for gender, gender roles, and inclusion.
Corroborating resources: Adam as Earth Creature Bible Odyssey Wikipedia (many references at bottom) Washington Post |
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Returning to Wonder
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As we celebrate the Feast day of St Francis, Pastor Rebecca explores the option we have to savor the gifts of creation all around us. Jesus invites us to rest and be restored, but we so often chug ahead with our own agenda. Listen in and be reminded of your purpose.
Full of wonder then are all the things which people never think to wonder at, because...we have, by habit, become dull to the consideration of them. --Pope Gregory the Great (c 680) |
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Distractions
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And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, “My lord Moses, stop them!” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!” Numbers 11: 24-29 When our narrow definitions are challenged, our call is to refocus. The Rev. Barbi Click , preaching.
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Words create Worlds
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Mark 8:38-37 reads: Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.
The sermon begins at 14 minutes. |
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Favoring the Poor
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Using the text of James 2, and the stories in Mark's Gospel Mark:24 -37, we explore the call to favor the poor and imagine what that looks like in our context.
Due to technical difficulties, the sound and image are not in perfect synch. |
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God's Sexuality
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Using the lectionary text from Song of Solomon, we name God's values for human sexuality as found throughout the ethos of the Bible.
Song of Solomon 2:8-13 |
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Where do we go from here? Together, into the dark.
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In the final sermon in our sermon series, Pastor Rebecca invites us to imagine the future as a cave. The "thick darkness" of God's presence from Exodus 20, the armor of God from Ephesians 6, and the guidance of Jesus give us the guidance we need for the mystery and terror of the unknown.
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Jesus keeps it real. So should we.
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In John 6:51 and following Jesus tells his listeners that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood. What in the world?!
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Where do we go from here: We go as bread for the world.Postulant for Ordination to the Priesthood, Carol Brazeale, explores John 6:24-35 and the meaning of communion.
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What do you need? A grand adventure
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Using the story of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15) and the Hebrew Scripture story of Nabul and David (1 Samuel 25:2-28), Pastor Rebecca explores the three things we need to join Jesus' in the grand adventure of meeting the deep needs of the world.
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What do you need? Finding freedom in Surrender
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Join us as we consider what Kind David got right, and what King Herod got wrong. The answer is at the heart of every human need.
2 Samuel 6:12b -19, Mark 6:21b-29 |
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Where does it hurt? At the intersection of Jesus's suffering and our own.
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Join us as we consider the power of Holy Communion as a place of preparation, lamentation, and re-creation.
Ezekiel 36:24-28, Psalm 121, 2 Cor 12:2-10, Mark 4:21-25 Download Readings |
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Where does it hurt? Exploring the pain of gender.
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Join us as we consider how the curse of Eve and Adam has shaped our perceptions of gender.
Genesis 2-3 and Mark 5:21-34 |
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Where are you from? A Broken Foundation & Messed up Map
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Join us as we consider how our roots damage our wings and what God can do about it. Job 40:1-14 and Mark 4:35-41
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Where are you from? The Broken American Church
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Join us as we consider the legacy of the American Church and embrace the opportunity to heal through the grace and power of Jesus Christ!
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The Holy Trinity: An invitation to accept your limitations
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The mystery of the Trinity is an invitation to acknowledge all that we cannot know, and accept the things we cannot control. Will you accept the invitation?
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The Holy Spirit: God's Way
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This may be quintessential St. Paul's Worship. Watch for the chaos of Pentecost, the sweetness of balloons and children, the sound of snoring, and a sermon about the power of the Spirit to overcome the grave.
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God's Architecture
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Explore the meanings between the Temple, Jesus, and the church building of today.
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Speaking God's Love Language
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Sermon begins at 24 min.
Consider the depth, measure and cost of divine love. Are you ready for the demands of love? |
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