Dec 15, 2013
Are We There Yet?
Series: Advent 2013

Matthew 11

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
11 And when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

Messengers from John the Baptist

2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.”

Jesus Praises John the Baptist

7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 Why then did you go out? To see a man[a] clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those who wear soft raiment are in kings' houses. 9 Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?[b] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,
‘Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.'
11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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  • Dec 15, 2013Are We There Yet?
    Dec 15, 2013
    Are We There Yet?
    Series: Advent 2013

    Matthew 11

    Revised Standard Version (RSV)
    11 And when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

    Messengers from John the Baptist

    2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.”

    Jesus Praises John the Baptist

    7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 Why then did you go out? To see a man[a] clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those who wear soft raiment are in kings' houses. 9 Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?[b] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,
    ‘Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.'
    11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
  • Dec 1, 2013When Will Jesus Come Again?
    Dec 1, 2013
    When Will Jesus Come Again?
    Series: Advent 2013

    Advent 1A, Matthew 24.36-44Matthew 24:36-44

    New Century Version (NCV)

    When Will Jesus Come Again?

    36 “No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son.[a] Only the Father knows. 37 When the Son of Man comes, it will be like what happened during Noah's time. 38 In those days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving their children to be married, until the day Noah entered the boat.39 They knew nothing about what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes. 40 Two men will be in the field. One will be taken, and the other will be left. 41 Two women will be grinding grain with a mill.[b] One will be taken, and the other will be left. 42 “So always be ready, because you don't know the day your Lord will come. 43 Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time of night a thief was coming, the owner would watch and not let the thief break in. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at a time you don't expect him. advent_grinding
  • Oct 27, 2013Reformation Sunday
    Oct 27, 2013
    Reformation Sunday
    Luther 95 thesesREformation Sunday
  • Oct 6, 2013A Kernel of Faith
    Oct 6, 2013
    A Kernel of Faith

    Luke 17: 5-10

    The Message (MSG)

    A Kernel of Faith

    5 The apostles came up and said to the Master, “Give us more faith.” 6 But the Master said, “You don't need more faith. There is no ‘more' or ‘less' in faith. If you have a bare kernel of faith, say the size of a poppy seed, you could say to this sycamore tree, ‘Go jump in the lake,' and it would do it. 7-10 “Suppose one of you has a servant who comes in from plowing the field or tending the sheep. Would you take his coat, set the table, and say, ‘Sit down and eat'? Wouldn't you be more likely to say, ‘Prepare dinner; change your clothes and wait table for me until I've finished my coffee; then go to the kitchen and have your supper'? Does the servant get special thanks for doing what's expected of him? It's the same with you. When you've done everything expected of you, be matter-of-fact and say, ‘The work is done. What we were told to do, we did.'”kernel of faith
  • Sep 15, 2013The Parable of the Lost Sheep
    Sep 15, 2013
    The Parable of the Lost Sheep
    [caption id="attachment_1568" align="alignnone" width="300"]‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost' (Luke 15:6b). ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost' (Luke 15:6b).[/caption]
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