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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Tolling of the Bell – Abbey of St Peter
This is a test of the “Sermon Podcast Subscription Service” — it is not a real sermon. . . .
Tolling of the Bell – Abbey of St Peter
This is a test of the “Sermon Podcast Subscription Service” — it is not a real sermon. . . .
Sunday, January 10 – Annamarie Torpey
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Click on the title to hear the sermon and musical interlude:
“Thy Will Be Done”
Or for those of you who would rather read, here is the text of the sermon! The readings are 1 Kings 19: 11-13, Mark 14: 32-36 (text follows the sermon).
Thy Will Be Done
Catherine of Sienna, a woman recognized by the Catholic Church as a saint, said “If you are what you are meant to be, you will set the whole world on fire.” I took this to mean that God has plans for each of us, and if we live those plans out the world can be an amazing place. The trouble is discerning what those plans are. I hope to share with you some of my ideas on how to listen to God for a message on what you are truly meant to be. Read more…
Click on the title to hear the sermon and musical interlude:
“Thy Will Be Done”
Or for those of you who would rather read, here is the text of the sermon! The readings are 1 Kings 19: 11-13, Mark 14: 32-36 (text follows the sermon).
Thy Will Be Done
Catherine of Sienna, a woman recognized by the Catholic Church as a saint, said “If you are what you are meant to be, you will set the whole world on fire.” I took this to mean that God has plans for each of us, and if we live those plans out the world can be an amazing place. The trouble is discerning what those plans are. I hope to share with you some of my ideas on how to listen to God for a message on what you are truly meant to be. Read more…
Sunday, January 3, 2010 – Rev. Jim Lawrence
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
“To Have Successful Failures (Among Other New Year’s Resolutions)”
Click on the title to hear the sermon, followed by a musical interlude!
Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, and makes me tread upon the heights.”
“To Have Successful Failures (Among Other New Year’s Resolutions)”
Click on the title to hear the sermon, followed by a musical interlude!
Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, and makes me tread upon the heights.”
December 20, 2009 – Fourth Sunday of Advent – Rev. Lana Sandahl
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
“An Inward Stirring of Peace”
Finally! All the pieces of recording equipment worked today! Click on the title above to hear Lana’s Fourth Sunday of Advent (Peace) sermon. Keep listening when she’s done — we also recorded today’s anthem!
Readings:
Micah 5: 2-5
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall Read more…
“An Inward Stirring of Peace”
Finally! All the pieces of recording equipment worked today! Click on the title above to hear Lana’s Fourth Sunday of Advent (Peace) sermon. Keep listening when she’s done — we also recorded today’s anthem!
Readings:
Micah 5: 2-5
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall Read more…
December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent – Rodrigo Marcus
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
“Welcoming God’s Joy. . .In God’s Time”
Click on the title to download the sermon!
Readings:
Isaiah 12:2-6
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before Read more…
“Welcoming God’s Joy. . .In God’s Time”
Click on the title to download the sermon!
Readings:
Isaiah 12:2-6
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before Read more…
December 6, Second Sunday of Advent — Rev. Kim Hinrichs
Monday, December 7th, 2009
“Preparing A Way”
Luke 1: 59-79 (text at end of sermon)
One day last week my nine-year-old daughter had a play date with a friend. The next day, I got a call from the friend’s mother while I was at work. She said, “I just wanted to tell you something that Claire said yesterday.” I said “Oh, no… what did she do?” as my heart sank. Read more…
“Preparing A Way”
Luke 1: 59-79 (text at end of sermon)
One day last week my nine-year-old daughter had a play date with a friend. The next day, I got a call from the friend’s mother while I was at work. She said, “I just wanted to tell you something that Claire said yesterday.” I said “Oh, no… what did she do?” as my heart sank. Read more…
Sunday, November 29
Friday, December 4th, 2009
“Are We In The Dark?” – Rev. Jim Lawrence
Click on the title to hear the sermon!
Mark 13: 1-26
As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”
“Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Read more…
“Are We In The Dark?” – Rev. Jim Lawrence
Click on the title to hear the sermon!
Mark 13: 1-26
As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”
“Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Read more…
Sermon from Sunday, November 8 by Rodrigo Marcus
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
“Watering Our Soil”
Click on the title to listen to the sermon!
1 Kings 17:8-16
Then the word of the Lord came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” Read more…
“Watering Our Soil”
Click on the title to listen to the sermon!
1 Kings 17:8-16
Then the word of the Lord came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” Read more…
Rodrigo Marcus, October 25, 2009 – Persuading God
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
“Persuading God“
Click the link above for the MP3 file of the sermon!
Readings:
Psalm 126
When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negev. Read more…
“Persuading God“
Click the link above for the MP3 file of the sermon!
Readings:
Psalm 126
When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negev. Read more…
Rodrigo Marcus – October 11, 2009 – Loving the Giver of the Gifts
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Readings (printed at end of document):
Job 22:12-28, Mark 10:17-31
Swedenborg: True Christian Religion n. 504
The rich man in the gospel is indeed wealthy. He has not murdered, not committed adultery, not stolen, not given false testimony, not defrauded, and has honored his father and mother. He has an abundance of spiritual wealth. Yet, Jesus said he lacks one thing. What could this thing be, when he has followed the commandments he thinks God has asked of him? Read more…
Readings (printed at end of document):
Job 22:12-28, Mark 10:17-31
Swedenborg: True Christian Religion n. 504
The rich man in the gospel is indeed wealthy. He has not murdered, not committed adultery, not stolen, not given false testimony, not defrauded, and has honored his father and mother. He has an abundance of spiritual wealth. Yet, Jesus said he lacks one thing. What could this thing be, when he has followed the commandments he thinks God has asked of him? Read more…
