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Can you hear me? Can you hear the Gospel now?

Transfiguration Sunday Sunday, February 11, 2018 | Epiphany Last Sunday After the Epiphany Year B New Testament 2 Corinthians 4:3–6 Gospel Mark 9:2–9   Paul tells us that the gospel can be veiled. Most specifically, to those who are perishing. Who are the ones that are perishing? Who and/or what veils the gospel? The ones … [Read more…]

It’s ALL about the Love

Sunday, February 18, 2018 | Lent First Sunday in Lent Year B Old Testament Genesis 9:8–17 New Testament 1 Peter 3:18–22 Gospel Mark 1:9–15 We started our journey with ashes, Remember you are Dust and Dust you shall return. Reminded of our dependence upon God. Maybe that is difficult to take in or for some … [Read more…]

Who needs the Kingdom of God

Sunday, January 28, 2018 | Epiphany Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Year B Gospel Mark 1:21–28 Jesus starts his ministry with four fishermen and he takes his ministry to the neediest. The neediest are the ones that can see the kingdom of God, most readily. It is easier to see what you need, when you … [Read more…]

Baptized into the Spirit

Sunday, January 7, 2018 | Epiphany Baptism of the Lord First Sunday After the Epiphany Year B Genesis 1:1-5 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 Click here for an audio only version. Doubtless in Paul’s mind they were not re-baptized but baptized into Christ once and for all. John himself, pointed to beyond himself, to Jesus and … [Read more…]

Quietly in the night (Christmas 2017 Message)

Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve—Proper 1 Years ABC On the same date: Fourth Sunday of Advent Old Testament Isaiah 9:2–7 Psalm Psalm 96:1-13 New Testament Titus 2:11–14 Gospel Luke 2:1–20)   The birth of Jesus takes place without fanfare.  No billboards, no public service announcements and no blimp in the sky.  Maybe if He … [Read more…]