The True Vine
John 15:1-17 During the season of Lent we’ve been exploring together a series of metaphors in the gospel of John that Jesus uses to talk about who he is and […]
Tag: Lent
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The Way, the Truth, and the Life
John 14:1-17 During the season of Lent we’ve been exploring together a series of metaphors in the gospel of John that Jesus uses to talk about who he is and […]
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The Resurrection and the Life
John 11:1-53 During the season of Lent we’ve been exploring together a series of metaphors in the gospel of John that Jesus uses to talk about who he is and […]
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The Light of the World
John 8:12-20 One of the most interesting and challenging things about the gospel of John is how much the stories connect to each other. John leans heavily on everyday words […]
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Crazy Stupid Generous
Luke 16:19-31 As we continue our Lenten journey to the cross, we come to yet another parable. The first week we heard the parable of the merciful Samaritan challenged our […]
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Prodigals and Hypocrites
Luke 15:1-32 So far in our journey to the cross during Lent, we have been challenged by the parables of Jesus. The first week his parable of the merciful Samaritan […]
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What About “Repent or Perish”?
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 In 2002 my best friend Jill and I went on this great vacation to New Orleans. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in the Garden […]
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Isn’t What I’m Already Doing Good Enough?
Luke 10:25-37 For several months now I just haven’t been feeling well. My stomach is upset. I have this head and neck pain that just won’t go away. And these […]
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How to Be a Disciple: Let Jesus be who he is
Mark 11:1-11 This morning obviously is Palm Sunday, so you already know what’s coming in the text. I’ll simply remind you that this is Mark’s gospel and all the spiritual […]
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How to Be a Disciple: Don’t be alarmed
Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 When I am deciding what verses to preach on each Sunday, I usually follow a plan called the Narrative Lectionary. This is a four-year long cycle of […]