Sermons from March 2023
Shame Cracked Open to Let in Love
Preacher: Pastor Liz MillerDate: March 19, 2023Text: Matthew 26:6-13 It was never about helping the poor.The disciples watched the woman approach Jesus, witnessed her pick up the jar of oil and pour it out above him. The oil streamed across Jesus’ hair and dripped down his face. As the disciples watched this scene before them, they became angry.Their eyebrows scrunched. Their eyes narrowed. Their shoulders tensed. Their voices raised as their anger poured out of their mouth Their words dripped…
Harm Cracked Open; Letting in Repentance
Preacher: Pastor Liz MillerDate: March 5, 2023Text: Genesis: 37: 3-8, 17b-22, 50: 15-21 The story of Joseph and his brothers is a sweeping saga of jealousy, betrayal, revenge,and finally forgiveness. It is the gold standard of ancient stories on harm and repentance because of how detailed it is and how significant the stakes are between the siblings that have harmed each other. It is also an important story because this is not strangers who cross paths and end up hurting…