Sermons from October 2020

Preacher: Pastor Liz Miller Date: October 18, 2020 Text: Matthew 22:15-22 Our church follows a calendar called the lectionary that rotates through different scripture passages each week. This calendar was created with no thought to American holidays or events, and yet, there are occasionally coincidences that just seem too good to be coincidence. The appearance of the Gospel story we heard today is my favorite example. Every three years, just two weeks before Election Day, whether it’s a presidential election…

Guest Preacher: Rev. Loren McGrailDate: October 11, 2020 Text: John 17-44 Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive,and go do it because what the world needsis people who have come alive.Howard ThurmanUnbeing dead isn’t alive.e.e. cummings In our Gospel story about Lazarus, Jesus comes late to Mary and Martha’s home— four days late. Martha chastises him for not getting there sooner because he might have been able to do something to prevent their brother’s death.…