Podcast: FLC Sermons
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The Woman at the Well
This week we read the text about Jesus’s conversation with the woman at the well. She spoke with him about what is to come and how she knows the Messiah will be coming to speak to all. She got a glimpse of what Jesus was doing for her and all people. And we get to…
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Nicodemus
For God so loved the world…Even if you have a very cursory knowledge of the bible, you likely know the start of John 3:16. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what it means to be loved by God and what our response should be. Accompanying Scripture:Psalm 139:13-18, John 2:13-25
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Jesus Cleanses the Temple
This week, we hear the story of how Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem and speaks to the leaders about the Temple being destroyed. The leaders are confused about what he means by the Temple destruction and ask questions. Where do we turn when we cannot do things as we desire? What if we cannot…
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Wedding at Cana
This week, we hear again the story of Jesus’s first miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding of Cana. As the story unfolds, Jesus’s mother tells him, “They have no wine,” as she implores him to do something about it. But what if it’s not at all about the wine, but rather that they…
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Jesus Says Come and See
This week, we are in John where Jesus is calling his first disciples and tells them to “come and see” what he is doing. They are asked to have faith and think about what they believe. What does it mean for us to believe? We are continued to be called to come and see what God…
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Word Made Flesh
This week we are in the gospel of John, discussing how God is coming into the world to physically be with the people. But it can be difficult sometimes to see where God is with the people and also where God is with us. What does it look like to see God among us and for…
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Word Accomplishes God’s Purpose
Many of us had expected, or at the very least hoped, this holiday season would be more normal. Instead, we’re worried about another variant of covid and thinking through more precautions – experiencing once again a holiday season with further complications. Listen as Pastor Kate considers God’s promises in an unexpected situation, when hope and expectations…
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Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles
This week we hear from Jeremiah as the people are in Babylon, where God tells them to live their lives there in their new home. Their life in Israel isn’t the same, and they should continue in their life in Babylon. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what it looks like to live life in a…
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Isaiah: A Child is Born
This week we hear from Isaiah about how there will be peace to come after the destruction of Israel by the Assyrians. The people were not sure about what lay ahead of them. Isaiah brought promises that hope and peace will come through a child. Listen as Intern Pastor Jennie considers what it means to…
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Amos: Justice Rolls Down
Do as I say, not as I do. How many of us have heard this line from either parents or others as they try to coax us into doing something they aren’t? And when we hear it, it can sound disingenuous – like why wouldn’t you be doing this if it’s what should be done?…