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Sermons on the Gospels

Death and Taxes (A sermon on Matthew 22)

Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. … Continue reading

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The Battle for the Vineyard 2011. (A sermon on Matthew 21:33-42)

Those who missed the presentation of Miko Peled last week missed something that was both informative and, at points, gut-wrenching. Having heard numerous folk now share their reflections on Miko’s address, I appreciate that different people took different things from … Continue reading

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Life is not fair (A Sermon on Matthew 20:1-16)

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the workers for one denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. When he … Continue reading

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Forgiven? (A Sermon on Matthew 18:21-35)

Then Peter came up and asked him, “Lord, how many times may my brother sin against me and I have to forgive him: seven times?” (Matthew 18:21-35) Those seem like auspicious words with which to kick off a sermon given … Continue reading

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Faith is Passion. (A Sermon on Romans 9:1-5)

I am telling the truth in union with Christ-I am not lying, for my conscience, confirms it in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart, for I could wish that I myself were condemned … Continue reading

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That They May Be One. (A sermon on John 17:1-11)

“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading

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Room For Everybody (A Sermon on Acts 2:1-21)

“When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like … Continue reading

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The Way, the Truth and the Life. (A Sermon on John 14:1-14)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place … Continue reading

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Doubting, bitter, and disillusioned Thomas. (A Sermon on John 20:19-31)

Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”. But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks … Continue reading

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