An old adage says, ” A coincidence is a miracle in which God prefers to remain anonymous.” Pastor Kate explores where God may show up in coincidences – both for Ruth and Naomi as well as for us.
Accompanying Scripture:
Ruth 2:1-23
Matthew 5:3-9
Pastor Eric Wester kicks off the next part of our summer series with a sermon about the roles of outsiders, like Hagar and Ishmael, in God’s plan.
Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 16:1-4a, 21:1-21
Matthew 5:3-9
Seminarian Jen Moore explores the “superhero” origin story of Moses and the superpowers of empathy and compassion used to save him from the river.
Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 2:1-10
Luke 4:18-19
Fear can be a powerful motivator. Just ask Colin Sullivan. A character in Martin Scorsese’s, The Departed, Sullivan lives in fear of being found out as a mole and it causes him to do some things he may not otherwise do.
Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 1:7-20
Luke 4:18-19
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Guest preacher, Deacon Deb Haynes from the Lamb Center, explores the promise of life and salvation given to all of us when Nicodemus visits Jesus under cover of darkness.
Accompanying Scripture:
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Bryce Harper, the young superstar right fielder for the Washington Nationals baseball team, is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of this season which has prompted questions of whether he will stay or go. Pastor Kate reflects on that question, baseball as a true team sport, as well as the implication of playing as a team in our faith lives.
Accompanying Scripture:
Philippians 2:1-13
Luke 6:43-45
Image Courtesy of Rudi Riet
Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 17:16-31
John 1:16-185
Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans, reflects on the lack of safety in the early church and what that means for Ananias as he encountered Paul in his conversion. Dr. Kleinhans then invites us to reflect on this lack of guaranteed safety in our own story.
Accompanying Scripture:
Acts 9:1-19a
Matthew 6:24
Pastor Yvette reflects on fear and peace in our lives and the story of Thomas and the disciples in the locked room after the first Easter.
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 145:13-21
John 20:1-18
Wise people tell Pastor Kate not to believe everything she reads on the internet. Something she has extended to April Fools Day – a healthy skepticism that perhaps shouldn’t be further extended to Easter Sunday. Pastor Kate explores what it means to believe the impossible in the face of an empty tomb.
Accompanying Scripture:
Psalm 118:21-29
John 20:1-18
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