Category: Temptation
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Was Jesus a Racist?
August 20, 2017 Sermon, Matthew 15:10-28 Was Jesus a Racist? Today’s Lectionary was designed by the Holy Spirit to meet us where we are today, this time and this week while we are still reeling from the events in Charlottesville. It’s about expanding the holy community to include everyone. Isaiah’s dream and vision about being…
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First Sunday in Lent, 5 March 2017 Year A
What desert are you in? We have begun our downward valley walk to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter where a three day celebration will lead us through our deepest fears and deepest joys. In these early days into Lent, what desert temptations are you dealing with? What wild beasts circle you? What hunger is…
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Ash Wednesday Joint Service with Cathedral of St James’
Who are you? Who are you really? Most of us have two selves—the public and the secret self. Often the secret self has a hidden agenda or we might call it hidden motivation. How much of the secret self do we allow others to view? Jesus says that when we get our motivations right…