Sermons on “Jesus”
The Lament over Jerusalem
The one who comes in the name of the Lord will hold up to the people a vision of hope, liberation, and justice for the poor. This has always been the vision of God.
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The Way of Jesus
Early Christians were known as “People of the Way.” In our reading, Jesus teaches us three aspects of his way: 1) We do not live on bread alone, 2) We worship God, and serve only Him, and 3) We do not test the Lord our God.
View SermonBlessings and Woes
The poor can help us see the need for a power greater than ourselves to heal us and give us happiness and meaning. They help us come to the day when we will clearly see the source of this power: Jesus, the Christ, our Savior.
View SermonWhat Type of Peter Are You?
Getting near to God is a scary thing. Looking at two episodes from Peter’s life we see a change in how he responds to the greatness of Jesus.
View SermonThe Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
“God doesn’t save people like you.” When these words are spoken in Nazareth the people turn on Jesus.
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“You are my beloved child and with you I am well pleased.” How would it change your life if you heard God say these words to you?
View SermonThe Visit of the Wise Men
We celebrate Epiphany because it’s a time to remind ourselves that in him a light has dawned that will never go out; a light of faith, and hope, and joy that shines in all the kinds of darkness that can afflict this world. (Matthew 2:1-12)
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The Word Became Flesh
The fourth evangelist understands that God’s promise to be with God’s people wherever they go has now taken on a different representation in Jesus. (John 1:1-18)
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John Preaches to the People
The reading from Luke for this week follows on the heels of the summary of John’s preaching of a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,” and the claim that his proclamation, which sets the table for the arrival of Jesus, was what Isaiah promised centuries prior. (Luke 3:7-18)
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