Advent
EMBRACE LOVE
Introduction Jeremiah’s crazy commission to buy land on the eve of Judah’s collapse was followed by a promise of HOPE: “I will certainly bring my
December 13, 2019
Narrative Lectionary
Intrusions of God
Genesis 18:1-15 Narrator: The Lord appeared again to Abraham near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. One day Abraham was sitting at the entrance to
September 15, 2019
Narrative Lectionary
On Being Human
Introduction The earth was a chaotic void… and darkness covered the face of the deep… while the Spirit of God hovered over the face of
September 9, 2019
Matthew Series
TIME FOR JUDGMENT How Did You Respond?
Textual context: The last discourse (23-25) anticipates an impending judgment on the Jewish leadership – the scribes and Pharisees. They have focused on outward expressions
April 8, 2019
Matthew Series
Our Generous God
Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction The “parable of the laborers in the vineyard” is unique to Matthew. The stories that surround this parable — the rich young
March 22, 2019
Matthew Series
The Shaping of a Community
Matthew 9:36-13:52 The core of Matthew’s gospels is found in five discourses of Jesus. The first is what we deem the “Sermon on the Mount”
February 20, 2019
Matthew Series
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction Illustration: An episode of the Andy Griffith show begins with Andy and Opie playing catch. While they are playing, Annabelle Silby comes
February 10, 2019
Matthew Series
On Earth As It Is In Heaven
Matthew 6:7-34 INTRODUCTION Today is February 3, 2019. Where did January go? Several circumstances have kept me from our Sunday worship assembly for a couple
February 3, 2019
Matthew Series
Jesus Wades Into the Waters with Us
Matthew 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION Matthew tells the Jesus story: To a Jewish Christian community groping for direction in the midst of a changing world To reshape
January 13, 2019
Matthew Series
What Is Our Calling & Mission?
Gospel of Matthew Introduction The shaping of community: Three-quarters through the first century… Jesus followers fled Jerusalem as refugees after the killing of Stephen by
January 6, 2019