Return to Love
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Return to Love

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MATTHEW 16: 13-20 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked....

Canaanite Lives Matter
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Canaanite Lives Matter

THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MATTHEW 15: 21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples...

The Journey of the Hero/Heroine
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The Journey of the Hero/Heroine

AUGUST 9, 2020 MATTHEW 14: 22-33 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat...

An Abundant Mindset
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An Abundant Mindset

THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MATTHEW 14: 13-21 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached,...

Growing Up Spiritually
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Growing Up Spiritually

Today’s theme is about growing up and becoming mature in our faith and spirituality. Stick around after worship for a moving, uplifting organ concert by our own Ed Kapsha. Click here to watch the service.

Blessed Weeds
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Blessed Weeds

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 19, 2020 MATTHEW 13: 24-30 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads,...

Working the Soil
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Working the Soil

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 12, 2020 MATTHEW 13: 1-9, 18-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things...

Yoked
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Yoked

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 5, 2020 MATTHEW 11: 16-19; 25-30 “But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, “We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither...

Getting Our Priorities In Order
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Getting Our Priorities In Order

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 21, 2020 MATTHEW 10: 24-39 A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will...

Beyond Our Tribe
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Beyond Our Tribe

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 14, 2020 MATTHEW 9: 35-10: 8 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep...