According to the Gospel of Mark, the first words out of Jesus’ mouth are, “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” (Mark 1:15) On August 12, 2017, our nation watched the horrific images being broadcast out of Charlottesville, Virginia. White supremacists from around … Continue reading Repent and Believe- The Church’s Calling after Charlottesville
Month: August 2017
Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 51:1-11 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20 Listen to the sermon. And thank you to everyone who responded to the question: Who do you say Jesus is? We had some great responses: Jesus is... my hat rack my conqueror the one who knows us most deeply friend to the friendless the … Continue reading Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Hospitality with Justice
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Listen to the sermon.
You Are Not Alone
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 19:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Listen to the Sermon
Why Believing In God Here and Now is So Hard
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 55:1-5 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Listen to the sermon.