St. Michael and All Angels - September 29, 2013

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:00:56]  First Reading - Genesis 28:10-17
[00:02:40]  Second Reading - Revelation 12:7-12
[00:04:28]  Gospel Reading - John 1:47-51
[00:05:20]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:18:49]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Luke 17:5-10 (the theme of Angels):
  1. Do you believe that there is an invisible part of reality? What is that like?
  2. What are your thoughts on angels? Do they exist? Are they merely symbolic?
  3. What do angels do?
  4. What difference does it make to you to think about there being invisible angels around you? 
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18th Sunday after Pentecost - September 22, 2013

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:01:30]  First Reading - Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
[00:02:53]  Second Reading - 1 Timothy 2:1-7
[00:04:18]  Gospel Reading - Luke 16:1-13
[00:08:23]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:24:56]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Luke 16:1-13:
  1. Why does Jesus use this corrupt manager as someone to imitate?
  2. What goal do you have in mind for your money?
  3. What goal does God have in mind for your money?
  4. Where does your goal and God’s goal line up? Where doesn’t your goal line up with God’s goal? Why do you think that is?     
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17th Sunday after Pentecost - September 15, 2013

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:01:25]  First Reading - Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28
[00:03:07]  Second Reading - 1 Timothy 1:12-17
[00:05:17]  Gospel Reading - Luke 15:1-10
[00:06:47]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:00:00]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for Reflection on Luke 15:1-10
  1. What does it mean to be “lost”?
  2. Jesus connects repentance with joy rather than sadness. What does this say about what he thinks of us?
  3. Jesus has been said to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Do you feel comfortable or afflicted?
  4. How should we respond to God who seeks, finds and rejoices over us?
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16th Sunday after Pentecost - September 08, 2013

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:00:27]  First Reading - Jeremiah 18:1-11
[00:02:20]  Second Reading - Philemon 1-21
[00:06:06]  Gospel Reading - Luke 14:25-33
[00:07:36]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
[00:31:24]  Blessing and Dismissal

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15th Sunday after Pentecost - September 01, 2013

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:01:51]  First Reading - Jeremiah 2:4-13
[00:04:17]  Second Reading - Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16
[00:06:20]  Gospel Reading - Luke 14:1,7-14
[00:07:56]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:22:25]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Luke 4:1,7-14:
  1. Compare this reading with Luke 5:29-30 and Matthew 21:31. What is Jesus suggesting through these teachings?
  2. How do you "rank" people? Who is the lowest? Who is the highest?
  3. How does Jesus "rank" people?
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