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“Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words.  These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

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Lent: Day 21

I received this prayer in an email today from MINemergent, a publication of Emergent Village.   A lenten prayer Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from words… Continue reading Lent: Day 21

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2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”

Sermon for 3/20/11 Lent 2A John 3:1-17; Psalm 121 "Earthly Things" "Heavenly Things"   As a kid, I loved Sesame Street.  In fact, I still like Sesame Street, and have an ongoing affinity for anything Muppets.  Kermit has always been my favorite. This loveable green frog hails from a swamp, where he had thousands of… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”