Sermons tagged with ‘Kingdom of God’

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What About Nicodemus?

Answer to his question: A new birth that reclaims Jesus John 3:1-17 1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you […]

Connected to the Vine

Jesus tells us: We are connected! Our scripture readings for worship come from the Revised Common Lectionary. The readings are chosen to follow the flow of our church year, and are used by Protestant churches that follow what we call a “liturgical year.” In the season of Easter (and yes, we’re still in Easter!), the […]

Healthy Boundaries, Jesus-style

In this healing, Jesus changes the boundaries Today’s text: Mark 1:21-28 When we talk about personal relationships, one of the characteristics we consider are the boundaries we set. Boundaries help to define who we are; healthy boundaries help us to maintain a strong sense of ourselves, while allowing us to be in mutual relationships with […]

Do Not Be Afraid!

Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 – Text: Matthew 27:62-66; 28: 1-10 In one of the parishes I served back in Pennsylvania, one of the most faithful members of the congregation was a woman whose husband almost never came to church with her. He told me once that something had happened in his past that had […]

Love Like This!

Maundy Thursday: April 13, 2017 – Love one another… It sounds simple; but then Jesus says…”as I have loved you.” Sitting around that table, I can imagine the disciples, like you and me, nodding their heads. Of course! Show compassion, be nice to one another, forgive one another. Sure…we can do that! But wait… just […]