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Whose Image?

Date: October 18, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

To whom do you belong? Do you believe, do you know, do you remember, that we belong to God? I’d like you to imagine this scene: Lawyers and decision makers gathered, with serious intent, questioning an individual, repeatedly. Some leaders are effusive and flattering, others are seeking a slip of tongue, searching for any visible … read

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The Vineyard of the World

Date: October 4, 2020
Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it … read

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Who’s On First?

Date: September 27, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Preacher: Rev. Chris Dela Cruz

Many of you know the classic comedy sketch routine from the comedians Abbott and Costello called “Who’s on First?” It dates back to the 1940s, but I watched it on Youtube this past week, and it’s still brilliant. Someone is trying to explain to a baseball player that the other players on the team have … read

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God Isn’t Fair

Date: September 20, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Before I read today’s scripture lesson, I want to remind you of something you already know: Jesus is not an economist. This is a story about the kingdom of God, not about how a person should run a business. “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning … read

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Groaning in Travail

Date: September 13, 2020
Scripture: Romans 8:18-28
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; 20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the … read

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Healing and Wholeness

Date: September 6, 2020
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

A friend of mine, a pastor in Chicago, gave me a wonderful gift when I was new in ministry. I frequently felt like I was carrying the burdens of the world on my shoulders. But she reminded me that the calling to ministry is not about curing the world’s ills. It is about being rooted … read

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