The Epiphany of the Lord - January 06, 2013

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[00:00:36]  First Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
[00:02:06]  Second Reading - Ephesians 3:1-12
[00:03:56]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 2:1-12
[00:05:51]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:23:05]  Blessing and Dismissal

Disciple Steps:
  • Tell someone about (or write down) your story with God. How has God been at work in your life?
  • What is it your find attractive about being a Christian? Thank God for this.
Questions for reflection on
  1. The star drew the Magi to Christ. What drew (or draws) you to Christ?
  2. Contemplate the power of Herod and the innocence of the children of Bethlehem. How do the innocent pay for our use of power and for our ideologies? Consider the fear of the powerful.
  3. The Magi came a great distance and offered much, not knowing exactly who this child was. Consider your own devotion and gifts in comparison to your own knowledge of him.
  4. What is Matthew trying to tell us about Jesus through this story about the Magi and King Herod?
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    Christmas 1 - December 30, 2012

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    [00:00:38]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26
    [00:01:49]  Second Reading - Colossians 3:12-17
    [00:03:13]  Gospel Reading - Luke 2:41-52
    [00:04:46]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
    [00:19:24]  Blessing and Dismissal

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    Christmas Eve (11:00PM) - December 24, 2012

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    [00:01:22]  First Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7
    [00:03:17]  Second Reading - Titus 2:11-14
    [00:04:07]  Gospel Reading - Luke 2:1-14,15-20
    [00:06:44]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
    [00:20:34]  Blessing and Dismissal

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    The Third Sunday in Advent - December 16, 2012

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    [00:00:51]  First Reading - Zephaniah 3:14-20
    [00:02:25]  Second Reading - Philippians 4:4-7
    [00:03:10]  Gospel Reading - Luke 3:7-18
    [00:05:22]  Sermon - Brian Richardson
    [00:20:33]  Blessing and Dismissal

    Questions for reflection on
    1. What would your reaction be to John the Baptist if you met him?
    2. What does repentance mean to you? How does that relate to John the Baptists understanding? In what way is it preparation for God's comping?
    3. John responded to the crowds, tax collectors and soldiers. What would he say to you if you yelled out your occupation?
    4. How was it that what John was saying was considered "good news" (vs. 18)?
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      2nd Sunday of Advent - December 09, 2012

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      [00:00:48]  First Reading - Malachi 3:1-4
      [00:01:57]  Second Reading - Philippians 1:3-11
      [00:03:06]  Gospel Reading - Luke 3:1-6
      [00:04:15]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
      [00:21:32]  Blessing and Dismissal

      Questions for reflection on Malachi 3:1-4:
      1. What is your reaction to Malachi's statement about God being a refiner's fire? Is it hopeful? Frighting?...?
      2. What impurities are being burned away by e refiner's fire? In our world? In your life?
      3. What does it mean to be purified/sanctified? Is this done to us, or do we have a part to play in the process? How does that process feel?
      4. Who is the messenger? Who is he preparing the way for?
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        First Sunday of Advent - December 02, 2012

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        [00:01:11]  First Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16
        [00:01:57]  Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
        [00:03:02]  Gospel Reading - Luke 21:25-36
        [00:04:52]  Sermon - Rev. Donald Gray
        [0:23:580]  Blessing and Dismissal

        Questions for reflection on the readings for Advent 1:
        1. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
        2. What does longing for God feel like? How would you explain it to someone?
        3. What emotions arise when you think about the Second Coming of Christ?
        4. How would you prepare yourself if you knew the Second Coming was soon? How might that help you prepare yourself for this Advent?
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          The Reign of Christ - November 25, 2012

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          [00:00:42]  First Reading - 2 Samuel 23:1-7
          [00:02:35]  Second Reading - Revelations 1:4b-8
          [00:03:41]  Gospel Reading - John 18:33-37
          [00:04:45]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
          [00:21:57]  Blessing and Dismissal

          Questions for reflection on Christ the King
          1. What comes to mind when you think of a king?
          2. How do yo understand Jesus as being the king of a kingdom?
          3. How does your answer to question 1 affect your answer to question 2?
          4. Are there areas of your life where you feel Christ isn't king?
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