Podcast: FLC Sermons
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Vantage Point
Jesus begins his teaching ministry by telling stories – stories that may seem clear initially but could mean any number of things. Pastor Kate explores what that means as we hear Jesus’s parables from our own perspective or vantage point, especially as Jesus’s own words in between the parables seem to muddy the water even…
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I’ve Heard This One Before
In this week’s sermon, Guest Preacher Catherine explores how Peter’s mother-in-law felt about the hole in her roof, and how we might feel to have Jesus in our homes today. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 2:1-22
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Interconnected
If you’re not feeling the joy of the Christmas season or your emotions are complex, then perhaps this sermon is something you need to hear. Pastor Kate reflects on the mixed emotions that accompanied the Israelites’ return from exile almost 1500 years ago as well as that hope and grief are often interconnected. Accompanying Scripture:Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4,…
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Isaiah of the Exile
In this second week of Advent, Intern Pastor Miriam explores our human fragility. Like grass, a mere puff of wind or a tiny bump on the path of life can knock us over. Like the baby whose birth we are awaiting, we are fragile. But God and God’s promise of love are firm and unshakable.…
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Promise of the Messiah
Guest Pastor Aaron Fuller discusses the hope that comes with the first day of Advent. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 8:27-29
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Josiah’s Reform
The holidays bring out stress in interesting ways. Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam reflects on the woes and benefits of holiday cleaning, and considers how King Josiah’s deep-clean of the temple brought the people into a closer, more committed, relationship with God. Accompanying Scripture:2nd Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3
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Love Songs
Not all love songs end well. Even for God. Pastor Kate explores how God’s love song early in Isaiah didn’t end well in spite of God’s best preparation and how that relates to our lives as flawed, broken people. Thankfully, God’s story and our story doesn’t end there. Listen to see what God does. Accompanying…
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Hosea
When faced with the demands of the world, we often struggle to put our trust in God. But God is a loving God, and God forgives us and calls us beloved children over and over again. Accompanying Scripture:Hosea 11: 1-9; Mark 10: 13-14
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David Anointed King
We are often reminded that God is present and is with us, but we don’t always talk about how God is present. This week IP Miriam reflects on reunification, the work of God through us, and God’s invitation to celebrate the presence of God ever with us. Accompanying Scripture:2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150; Mark…
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Ruth
Shrek, the comforts of familiarity, and Ruth: This week Intern Pastor Miriam contemplates how we can sometimes find ourselves getting a little too comfortable, and how the story of Ruth and Naomi challenges us to take risks, care for others, and trust in God’s promise to always go where we go. Accompanying Scripture:Ruth 1:1-17