6th Sunday after Pentecost Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 The sixth Sunday after Pentecost brings another leg of Jesus and the disciples' adventures across the Sea of Galilee. Generally, “the other side” refers to the northeast or east side of the lake, which was mostly gentile territory at that time. Nonetheless, …
Sermon 06.23.24 – The Scary Space Between Death and Christ
The Word this Sunday – 06.23.24
5th Sunday after Pentecost Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 The nature of God's relationship with us is at full display in the texts for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, and it is especially encompassed in the 107th Psalm. The Psalm starts and ends with the fundamental character of God spelled …
Sermon 06.16.24 – The Unconforming Grace
The Word this Sunday – 06.16.24
4th Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34 Creation comes proclaiming to us the radical grace of God on this 4th Sunday after Pentecost. It provides everything a seed needs to grow. If the sower scatters it on fertile ground and goes to take care of something else, the …
Sermon 06.09.24 – The Unconforming House
The Word this Sunday – 06.09.24
3rd Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1; Mark 3:20-35 In the scene of the gospel of Mark this Sunday, everyone either wants to restrain Jesus or have a piece of him for themselves. The crowd, longing for healing and nourishment, will not even allow Jesus and the disciples to eat (3:20). …
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