Sermon August 17/08 – “Heart vs Mouth”

“Heart vs Mouth” August 17, 2008 – Matthew 15:10-28 This morning we read of a Jesus we don’t like to see do we. This morning we see Jesus refusing to help someone. A foreign woman in need has come to Jesus for help, and instead of helping her, he calls her...

Sermon August 10-08 – “Walking on Water”

“Walking on Water” August 10, 2008 – Matthew 14:22-33 There is an old story that has often been re-told in especially the Eastern Orthodox part of the church. According to the tale, a devout abbot from a monastery decided to take a prolonged spiritual retreat in...

Precision baby

I’ve watched the Olympic ceremonies in small installments, although enough to see the entire show twice. What I can say about it is that it was mighty impressive. Thousands of people taking part in the ceremony that was an amazing integration of technology and...

Sermon Aug. 3, 2008 – “Wrestling with God”

“Wrestling with God” Genesis 32:22-31 I remember when I was growing up there were always the debates on the playground. What was real and what was fake. Often the biggest battles were over the reality of a certain television sporting event. Of course I am...

Sermon July 27, 2008 – “It’s All How We Use It”

“It’s All How We Do It” July 27, 2008 – Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 It’s an interesting collection of parables we’ve heard this morning. First was the mustard seed, then the yeast, a treasure in a field, a pearl salesman, and finally a fishing net....