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Many are Called but Few are Chosen! (Matthew 22:1-14)
The Kingdom of God is a party, but it’s the King’s party, and hence it’s a party that needs to be taken seriously, as the king who is throwing the party is a serious kind of king who demands our respect.. There’s room for all of us. Even so, we’ll likely be surprised by who we find there. “For many are called but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14) Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged Biblical reflection, Christian discipleship, Christian preaching, Father Dave, Fighting Fathers Ministries, Good and bad invited, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel sermon, Jesus parables, Kingdom of God, lectionary sermon, Many are called few are chosen, Matthew 22, Outer darkness, Parable of the Wedding Feast, Parable trilogy, Progressive Christian teaching, Respecting God, Temple teachings, Wedding Banquet Parable
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The Scandal of Grace! (Matthew 21:23-32)
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.” (Matthew 21:31) Of all the confronting things Jesus ever said, this may be the most scandalous. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Sermon, Father Dave, Fighting Fathers Ministries, Gospel teaching, grace, inclusive Christianity, Jesus authority, justice oriented faith, Kingdom of God, lectionary sermon, Matthew 21:23–32, mercy, Parable of the Two Sons, progressive Christian, Proper 21, religious hypocrisy, repentance, Scandal of Grace, tax collectors and sinners, Year A
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