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8 mins read|12/23/19
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 (Christmas 1: Series A)
On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both. -
13 mins read|12/17/19
Not Your Typical Virgin Birth Story
Mary’s virginity has to do with the story of a jackass king, two growling enemies, a young lady, and a big, bad Assyrian dog. -
13 mins read|12/16/19
The Promises of Advent: Born in the Midst of Suffering
While we do not have an answer, we do have a promise. A promise given to us by a God whose one and only Son was himself slaughtered by those terrified of losing their power. -
9 mins read|12/16/19
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)
Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature. -
19 mins read|12/12/19
Third Sunday in Advent: Matthew 11:2-11
The following is an excerpt from “A Year of Grace: Collected Sermons of Advent through Pentecost” written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2019). -
13 mins read|12/10/19
The Anti-Self-Help Prophet
In the wilderness, God reaches down to show us that the only life is in one place: where there is water.
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