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Sermon Podcast (Audio) On Journey with Jesus

Christmas Eve Sermon 2017

12/30/2017

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Prepare for Comfort for Rough Places

12/10/2017

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Enjoy!  There are moment of quiet in the audio where the congregation is talking to conversation partners.  I've edited most of them out for this.  However, if you're listening while driving, I left a minute or two in for you to do your own thinking on the question.  If you want to discuss below:
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1.  Where do you find comfort in your faith?
2.  Who is on the hills of our world? Who might not be comforted when the hills are made low?
3.  How do we bring comfort to others?
4.  How does your baptism give you strength? 

Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8, Advent 2

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How Do We Keep Awake and Notice Jesus

12/3/2017

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Happy New Year!  

This is the First Sunday of Advent, and we start a new cycle of readings known as Year B.  This year, we'll focus on the gospel of Mark.  According to Matt Skinner, who is quoted in this sermon and wrote this article, this is the perfect time to be learning from the Gospel of Mark.  

Also, quoted is Rev. Dirk van der Duim, and you can read more about the church he serves Grace Lutheran Church, here.  

Finally, this sermon references our Compliment Box, so you canlearn more about that here.  

The text is Mark 13:24-37 and Isaiah 64:1-9. 

Homework (Or, Advent Discipline)

We keep awake by being Jesus in the world, and noticing where Jesus is in the world.  As the sermon discusses, we end the world of brokenness and oppression, and find that Jesus is here making a new world of love and hope.  Where do you see Jesus doing that this week?  Where is Jesus doing this for you, and where are you doing this for others?  Leave your comments below, or bring them to church on Sunday if you can be there in person.  Let's compliment Jesus in our Compliment Box this Advent!
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