Sermon for 9-13-09Mark 8:27-38Proper 19B/Pentecost +15BChristian Education Kickoff Sunday"You Know I Believe It"This Sunday marks the beginning of our educational year at Raleigh Moravian. Sunday School started this morning, Confirmation kicked off as well, and many other programs and ministries are starting back after the summer. Today marks the transition to another year, so to… Continue reading "You Know I Believe It" (Sermon for 9-13-09, Pentecost +15B)
"Teach Me How To Be Good." Psalm 34 Sermon
Sermon for August 9, 2009(Lectionary passage for Proper 14B for August 16, 2009)Psalm Series: Part 2 of 3 on Psalm 34 (verses 9-14)"Teach me how to be good." Last weekend Steve and I took some much needed vacation time to visit with our family in Pennsylvania. Steve's immediate family all live there, and 2 of… Continue reading "Teach Me How To Be Good." Psalm 34 Sermon
"Go In Peace" Sermon for 6/28/09
Sermon for 6/28/09Pentecost +4, Proper 8B, Ordinary 13Mark 5:21-43; Psalm 30"Go in Peace"So often when we hear "Peace" in our culture, I believe we often hear "absence of conflict" or we associate it with the 1960s and 70s, Woodstock, and Flower children. Maybe you hear John Lennon telling us to "Give Peace a Chance." It's… Continue reading "Go In Peace" Sermon for 6/28/09
Tour Guides for God (Sermon for 6/14/09; Proper 6B/Pentecost 2B)
Tour Guides for GodSermon for 6/14/09 (Proper 6B/Pentecost 2B)Mark 4:26-34; Ezekiel 17:22-24And now for the interactive portion of our sermon. Raise your hands--How many of you have ever raised a garden--be it for vegetables or flowers? OK, you can put your hands down. Now raise your hands again--How many of you grew up on a… Continue reading Tour Guides for God (Sermon for 6/14/09; Proper 6B/Pentecost 2B)
"The Outpouring of God’s Spirit" Pentecost Sermon 5/31/09
Sermon 5/31/09 "The Outpouring of God's Spirit"Pentecost, Year BActs 2:1-21; John 15:26-27 Have you ever been at a point in your life when you just wanted to hear a word from God? Maybe it was years ago or maybe it's today. Maybe you were looking for guidance to help make a difficult decision or maybe… Continue reading "The Outpouring of God’s Spirit" Pentecost Sermon 5/31/09
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