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Bad Religion (Luke 13:31-35)

31 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today … Continue reading

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The City of God Remaineth! (A sermon on Mark 13:1-8)

‘Do you see these great buildings?’ said Jesus. ‘Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’ It is such an offensive thing to say! Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this … Continue reading

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The time is ripe to do what is right World Council of Churches Executive Committee May 2006 statement on Israel/Palestine

With the responsible powers and authorities providing little prospect of a viable future for both Israelis and Palestinians, with concern rising around the world at the recent course of events in the conflict, and with various peace plans and numerous … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday (A sermon on Mark 11:1-11)

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied … Continue reading

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Letter to the Pope – by Munir Fasheh

This long and heart-felt letter is written by a Palestinian Christian, Munir Fasheh, who pleads for a better understanding of both Islam and Palestinian Christianity from the Pope and from the Christian church worldwide. Dear Pope Benedict, I am writing … Continue reading

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Choosing the Path of Most Resistance. (Mark 11:1-11)

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find … Continue reading

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It’s Never the Wrong Time to Party (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt … Continue reading

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The Sarcasm of Jesus (Luke 13:31-35)

At that same time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “You must get out of here and go somewhere else, because Herod wants to kill you.”Jesus answered them, “Go and tell that fox: ‘I am driving out demons and … Continue reading

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