| January Sermons |
| Sunday, January 1, 2012:
1st Sunday after Christmas / New Year's Day / Communion |
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Title: |
"We Have Seen!" |
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Scripture: |
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Luke 2:22-40 |
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Theme: |
Our eyes have been opened, through the light of Christmas, to the reality of God's love for the world. |
| Sunday, January 8, 2012:
Baptism of the Lord |
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Title: |
"In the Beginning" |
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Scripture: |
Genesis 1:1-5
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11 |
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Theme: |
In baptism, God begins the recreation of the human race. |
| Sunday, January 15, 2012:
2nd Sunday after The Epiphany / Human Relations Day |
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Title: |
"Come and See" |
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Scripture: |
1 Samuel 3:1-10
John 1:43-51 |
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Theme: |
When Jesus calls disciples, he expects them to join in his community of joy. |
| Sunday, January 22, 2012: 3rd Sunday after The Epiphany |
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Title: |
"A Fish Story" |
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Scripture: |
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 |
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Theme: |
God's mercy extends to all those who would turn aside from wickedness and turn toward the Lord. |
| Sunday, January 29, 2012: 4th Sunday after The Epipany |
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Title: |
"A Light in the Attic" ~ Rev. James Longsworth, preaching |
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Scripture: |
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Mark 1:21-28 |
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| February Sermons |
| Sunday, February 5, 2012: 5th Sunday after The Epiphany / Communion |
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Title: |
"Infinite Comfort" |
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Scripture: |
Isaiah 40:21-31
Mark 1:29-39 |
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Theme: |
The comfort which God brings those who are afflicted is unlimited, insofar as it comes from the infinite love and grace of God. |
| Sunday, February 12, 2012: 6th Sunday after The Epiphany |
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Title: |
"Overshadowed by Light" |
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Scripture: |
2 Kings 2:1-12
Mark 9:2-9 |
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Theme: |
The light which shines from the face of Jesus in the Transfiguration illuminates our lives and uncovers the secrets of our hearts. |
| Sunday, February 19, 2012: Transfiguration Sunday |
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Title: |
"Overshadowed by Light" |
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Scripture: |
2 Kings 2:1-12
Mark 9:2-9 |
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Theme: |
The light which shines from the face of Jesus in the Transfiguration illuminates our lives and uncovers the secrets of our hearts. |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2012: Ash Wednesday |
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Title: |
"Now is the Time" |
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Scripture: |
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 |
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Theme: |
Lenten discipline begins with a decision to repent and to accept the grace which God offers to those who do. |
| Sunday, February 26, 2012:
1st Sunday in Lent |
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Title: |
"Covenant: The Sign of the Rainbow" |
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Scripture: |
Genesis 9:8-17
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15 |
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Theme: |
God's covenant with Noah, sealed by the rainbow, is established with all of creation. |