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Jan 2021
Summary: The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus proclaims that the Kingdom of God has come near. What does this mean? When he refers to the kingdom of God, Jesus is talking about the power of God to redeem people from the power of sin and evil. Jesus’ entire ministry is about God’s kingdom arriving to free people of the power of sin. Jesus has the authority to reveal who God is because he came from God. In today’s Gospel lesson, Jesus uses his healing powers to show that the Kingdom......
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January 23, 2021
Making Peace Inside and Out
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 24, 2021 Summary: Self examination is hard work, because it forces us to examine issues we don’t want to deal with. Jesus reveals that the things that alienate...
January 09, 2021
Baptized by The Holy Spirit
Summary: John the Baptist was the one who was appointed to announce the judgement day. He taught that God’s justice will be served, that we are all sinners, and that it is important that we...
January 01, 2021
The Manifestation of our Lord
Summary: Epiphany is a time a of God revealing himself to us. Christians believe we cannot accept Christ on our own – God must reveal himself to us. The story of the wise men is...
December 18, 2020
Advent 4: A Model of Faith
Summary: Today’s sermon reviews Luke’s account of the Annunciation to Mary. Luke reveals that nothing is too wonderful for God. Luke also assures us that what we are in the world is irrelevant to God’s...
December 11, 2020
Advent 3: The Heart of the Christian Faith
Summary: The Gospel of John often refers to Jesus as the light. Like a light, faith in Jesus allows us to see things we could not see otherwise. It is through the work of the...
October 16, 2020
October 18, 2020 – A Reflection on Faith
Summary: At any point in our lives, we have no idea what the future holds. God alone directs our future. Today’s bible readings reveal that we need to view our circumstances in life through the...
October 09, 2020
October 11, 2020 – The Final Victory
Summary: Why do bad things happen to good people? Philosophers have offered many different theories on the answer to this question over the ages. Christianity defines “good people” as not those who commit good deeds,...
October 02, 2020
October 4th – Politics: The Golden Calf
Summary: In today’s Old Testament reading, Isaiah writes about the relationship between God and Israel. The people of Israel were afraid and insecure and sought calm and safety by following things other than God. The...
September 18, 2020
September 20th: Divine Generosity
Summary: Today’s sermon examines the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. In this parable the wealthy landowner is not concerned with merit, but rather making sure that he provides for all workers’ needs. Likewise,...