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Christ the King—November 22, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14 | Psalm 93 | Revelation 1:4b–8 | John 18:33–37
Summary: In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells Pilate that his kingdom is not of this world. Kings are all about power and control, but Jesus testifies to the truth of God’s love on the cross. What truth do we testify to?
Time after Pentecost • Lectionary 33—November 15, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Daniel 12:1–3 | Psalm 16 | Hebrews 10:11–25 | Mark 13:1–8
Summary: In today’s Gospel the disciples are amazed at the grandeur of the temple, and Jesus tells them that it will all be destroyed. This is an example of apocalyptic literature, which is designed to give hope and not make us afraid. However, over the years, people have used these stories to make us afraid. Fear only keeps us from our calling as workers with God. We can be driven by fear or pulled along by love. Which will you choose?
Time after Pentecost • Lectionary 32—November 8, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: 1 Kings 17:8–16 | Psalm 146 | Hebrews 9:24–28 | Mark 12:38–44
Summary: Today’s Gospel is often used as a stewardship text. However, in the context of this part of Mark where Jesus is talking about the uselessness of religion for its own sake, it’s the opposite. We are called to support the mission of God and not the church. We are not bound to the church but to each other in compassion, love, and transformation
All Saints Day—November 1, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Isaiah 25:6–9 | Psalm 24 | Revelation 21:1–6 | John 11:32–44
Summary: Each of today’s lessons for All Saints Day gives us a promise. Isaiah talks about a feast on the day of the Lord. This is an image not only for the future but for now as well. Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb because Lazarus has work to do as a witness. Jesus is calling us to prepare God’s feast for the world.
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Reformation Sunday—October 25, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Psalm 46 | Romans 3:19–28 | John 8: 31–36
Summary: All of today’s lessons are about freedom. It is different from the political freedom we talk about. As privileged persons, our desire for security can bind us in fear. The love of God in Christ frees us and transforms us, our churches, and other institutions to serve others, and to give, and to love. We have been unbound so that we can bind ourselves to others in love.
Time after Pentecost • Lectionary 29 / Children’s Sabbath—October 18, 2015
Lessons: Isaiah 53:4–12 | Psalm 91:9–16 | Hebrews 5:1–10 | Mark 10:35–45
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Time after Pentecost • Lectionary 28—October 11, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Amos 5:6–7, 10–15 | Psalm 90:12–17 | Hebrews 4:12–16 | Mark 10:17–31
Summary: Today’s text from Amos is terrifying to those of us who have so much compared to others around the world. In the Gospel, the young man is burdened with so many riches that he cannot follow Jesus. We are all being called to unburden ourselves of worries and things that we can serve God more fully, receive God’s peace and love, and love one another.
Time after Pentecost • Lectionary 27 / Francis of Assisi—October 4, 2015
Preacher: Pastor Jeff Lilley
Lessons: Genesis 2:18–24 | Psalm 8 | Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:5–12 | Mark 10:2–16
Summary: In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us away from ourselves and our desire for power. St. Francis gave up power and riches to answer the call to life and relationships. Like him, may we see God in other humans, in animals, and in the world around us. Let us answer the call to love in the way Christ loves us.