When we pray, God promises to respond with God’s presence, whatever the outcome of the situation we are facing in this imperfect, broken world. Very often, we are the presence of God for one another.
God can bring new life out of those situations in which it appears that all is lost. However, that seldom happens without our participation.
Accompanying scripture references:
Isaiah 43:1 – 7
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
As with Mary, God chooses to look upon each of us with favor, with grace. However, that does not mean we are God’s favorites.
Accompanying scripture references:
Micah 5:2 – 5
Luke 1:39 – 55
Hope is not the end of the spiritual journey. If there is to be a journey at all, hope comes at the beginning, carrying us through even when all seems lost.
Accompanying scripture references:
Malachi 3:1 – 4
Luke 1:68 – 79
Luke 3:1 – 6
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Is it possible that we already saints, made so by God?
Sermon (November 1, 2015): You Are Blessed
Accompanying scripture:
Isaiah 25:6 – 9
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 5:1 – 12
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We run into many roadblocks as we attempt to follow Jesus, and most of them are of the mind and of the will.
Sermon (October 11, 2015): Roadblocks to the Kingdom
Accompanying scripture references:
Amos 5:6 – 7, 10 – 15
Mark 10:17 – 31
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The visit of Pope Francis shows how deeply people long to be touched by God. Testimony offered by David Bleich.
Sermon (September 27, 2015): Touched by God
Accompanying scripture readings:
James 5:13-20
Luke 8:43 – 48
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God’s presence comes to us through ordinary human experiences.
Sermon (August 30, 2015): Love, Actually
Accompanying scripture references:
Song of Solomon 2:8 – 13, Mark 7:1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23
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Sermon (August 23, 2015): Do You Also Want to Leave?
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Secrets hurt us in so many ways. Jesus gives us the courage to see and speak the truth.
Sermon (August 16, 2015): Secrets
Accompanying Gospel text: Matthew 10:24 – 33
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