Advent 1, November 27, 2016

I have to admit that when I am driving I do not like to have anyone in front of me.  No one.  I want a clear shot.  I want to see where I am going.  I don’t want anyone to slow me down and get in my way.  I’m sure I’m not the only one.

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Christ the King, November 20, 2016

Luke 23:33-43

 

³³When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. ³⁴Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. ³⁵And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” ³⁶The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, ³⁷and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” ³⁸There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

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All Saints/Confirmation, November 6, 2106

NOTE:

There are a few things to know about the context of the preaching of this sermon.

1. It was Confirmation Sunday in which three young men made affirmation of their Baptism.2.  We dedicated new individual pottery communion cups3.  As part of our All Saints Commemoration worshipers who lost a loved one in the past year were invited to come forward and light a candle in their memory.

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