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Creation and Fall

Written by Faith2014 on September 14, 2020.

This week we return to our roots: the roots of creation. As we hear the story of Genesis 2, we watch God create a profound, beautifully “good” creation. But after creation comes the fall, leaving us with this tension: we are like God in many ways, and we are profoundly not like God in our creatureliness and finitude. Listen as Bishop Leila Ortiz explores the ways we are called to trust in God’s love in the face of the temptations and challenges in our lives today.

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8, Luke 11:4

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All Saints Sunday

Written by Faith2014 on November 5, 2019.

This past post-season, Pastor Kate felt torn between wanting to believe the Nationals would win it all but also thinking they’d probably lose. This is very similar to the Israelite people who were torn between worshiping both Baal and God. Pastor Kate explores what that looks like for us today.

Accompanying Scripture:
1 Kings 18:17-19; 20-39, Mark 9:2-4

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All Saints Sunday

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The Outsiders: Hagar & Ishmael

Written by Faith2014 on July 2, 2018. Posted in Sermons.

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

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Being the Light of Christ

Written by Faith2014 on November 20, 2017. Posted in Sermons.

Guest preacher Rev. Rose Mary Sánchez-Guzmán visits Faith to share her experience ministering to the community of Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in El Paso, Texas.

“Jesus already crossed all kinds of borders for you. He came to be the light of the world. How can we not dare cross borders with him to bring his light to others? What we have is not because we deserve it. They are gifts that bring us into relationship with others – and with God, who reaches beyond the boundaries of men.”

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 9:1-7
John 8:12

IMAGE: EL PASO BORDER FENCE, BY JONATHAN MCINTOSH

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Holy Trinity Sunday 2017

Written by Faith2014 on June 27, 2017. Posted in Sermons.

Accompanying Scripture:

Psalm 8
Matthew 28:16-20

Image: Alek Rapoport. Trinity in Dark Tones (Genesis 18), 1994. Tempera on cotton, 48 x 63”. Collection of the artist’s family, USA.
Source: Wikimedia Commons

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Palm Sunday

Written by Faith2014 on April 11, 2017. Posted in Sermons.

Accompanying Scripture:
Matthew 21

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How Much More

Written by Faith2014 on July 26, 2016. Posted in Sermons.

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.

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How Much More

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You Are Blessed

Written by Faith2014 on November 2, 2015. Posted in Sermons.

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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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Roadblocks to the Kingdom

Written by Faith2014 on October 12, 2015. Posted in Sermons.

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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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Touched By God

Written by Faith2014 on September 28, 2015. Posted in Sermons.

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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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Creation and Fall

All Saints Sunday

The Outsiders: Hagar & Ishmael

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Being the Light of Christ

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Holy Trinity Sunday 2017

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How Much More

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Roadblocks to the Kingdom

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Image: Alek Rapoport. Trinity in Dark Tones (Genesis 18), 1994. Tempera on cotton, 48 x 63”. Collection of the artist’s family, USA.
Source: Wikimedia Commons