November 5, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “Upside-Down”
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In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples about life in God’s kingdom. Those who live in the grace of God may end up looking a little different from others around them. The blessing of God is with them as a source of humility and peace, of courage and compassion. Their lives stand out from the crowd, and they become examples for the rest of us. The text for Jonathan’s sermon is Matthew 5:1-12, and his title is “Upside-Down.”
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November 12, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “Don’t Be Late!”
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In this week’s gospel Jesus tells a story of preparation and readiness. Ten bridesmaids are waiting to meet the groom, who arrives for the wedding much later than expected. Because of the delay, five of them do not have enough lamp oil to last the night. Just before he appears they go out to shop for more oil. By the time they return the doors of the hall are locked and they end up missing the feast. The text for Jonathan’s sermon is Matthew 25:1-13, and his title is “Don’t Be Late!”
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November 19, 2017 – April Herron “Overflowing Gratitude”
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Our scripture text will be 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. In this excerpt from one of his letters, Paul contemplates the joys of sharing God’s abundant blessings, the confidence we can have in God’s goodness, and the ways we can participate in God’s generosity. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift of grace!” Paul exclaims. April’s sermon title is “Overflowing Gratitude.”
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November 26, 2017 – Jonathan Chute “Unseen”
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Our gospel for this Sunday portrays a picture of the whole human family brought together at the end of time. The Son of Man, the Messiah, sits before them on his throne in judgement. He separates the people into two groups, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, the righteous from the unrighteous. It turns out that both are in for a surprise. The text for Jonathan’s sermon is Matthew 25:31-46, and his title is “Unseen.”
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