Sermon Video – Live it up; Lighten up; Grow up;

February 8, 2011Sermon Videos

For Jesus’ sake: Live it up; Lighten up; Grow up; so others Open up.
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Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 6, 2011Podcast, Worship, Worship Video

For Jesus’ sake: Live it up; Lighten up; Grow up; so others Open up.
Bible Readings Isaiah 58:5-9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 5:13-20
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Sermon text for today; Matthew 5:13-20

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 19, 2010Bulletins, Podcast, Welcome, Worship Video

Big God-Big Questions: What’s up with the Critters and Coins?
Bible Readings Exodus 32:7-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 51:1-10
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep

1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4″Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

8″Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Footnotes:
Luke 15:8 Greek ten drachmas, each worth about a day’s wages

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 14, 2009Bulletins, Podcast, Welcome

Jesus Christ – LORD of the Sabbath
Bible Readings Psalm 126, 2 Corinthians 4:5-14, Mark 2:23-28 Available Here
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From Mark 2

A Discussion about the Sabbath
23 One Sabbath day as Jesus was walking through some grainfields, his disciples began breaking off heads of grain to eat. 24 But the Pharisees said to Jesus, “Look, why are they breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath?”

25 Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 26 He went into the house of God (during the days when Abiathar was high priest) and broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat. He also gave some to his companions.”

27 Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”

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Next time at Bread and Bible

September 17, 2008Bread and Bible

The October Bread and Bible will be themed, “Jesus eats with the Pharisees.” And contains foods that might have been typically served at such a meal. It will be a full meal, appetizers, salad, main course, dessert, etc… and we’ll be starting class promptly at 6:30 on October 21. Bread and Bible meets at 6:30 on the third Tuesday of each month, between September and May. Please plan to attend. Bring a friend, bring a relative, just come. It’s an informal, super fun way to dive into God’s Word, and share fellowship and food with our fellow members of the flock of believers. Won’t you join us? Please do!

Here is what is on the menu!

Onion Board (Pletzels)
Pickled Herring
Tuna Baked in Pistachios & Dill
Minted Beal with yellow summer squash
Cucumbers & Onions with rue & mustard dressing
Jerusalem Cheese & Honey Pie
Fruit platter of fresh grapes, dried dates & figs
Nicodemus’ Anise cookies
Red wine