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
We all want to feel comfortable going home, but pain and misunderstanding can make that difficult. The Gospel shows us the way of grace and repentance that makes homecoming possible.
Sermon (August 9, 2015): Coming Home
Accompanying Gospel text: Luke 15:1 – 3, 11b – 32
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Sermon (May 10, 2015): Abide in God’s Love
You are the one Jesus loves. God’s grace is always with you. As one of God’s children, you are not alone.
Accompanying Gospel text: John 15:9 – 17
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