26th Sunday after Pentecost - November 17, 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.

[00:01:20]  First Reading - Isaiah 65:17-25
[00:04:16]  Second Reading - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
[00:05:54]  Gospel Reading - Luke 21:5-19
[00:07:42]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:28:51]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for Reflection on 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13:
  1. Why would Paul ask the Thessalonian Christians to keep away from those who were idle and not living according to the teaching? What is Paul concerned about?
  2. What is the place of effort in the Christian life? Does God owe us if we work hard? Why do it if we aren’t earning something for ourselves?
  3. Reflect on your own effort towards your family, friends, neighborhood, and church. Is God calling you to more effort? Perhaps God is calling you to less effort? How can you achieve a godly balance?  
Revised Common Lectionary Commentary (Link)
Isaiah 65:17-25  The people of Israel have prayed that God will reveal himself to them as he did in olden times. God has answered: “I was ready to be sought out” but no one sought my help. Israel was disobedient and self-centred, but God will preserve a faithful line that he will choose.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13  We come to the concluding section of this letter – one which counsels against expecting Christ to come again soon. It seems that some in the community have ceased to work and to spread the word of God.
Luke 21:5-19  We come to the end of Jesus’ teaching in the Temple. His prediction of its destruction came true about forty years later. Jesus uses this as an opportunity to tell his followers of the ordeals they will need to endure. Perseverance will be rewarded.
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    Confirmation/Remembrance - November 10, 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 - Haggai 1:15b-2:9
    [00:02:54]  Second Reading - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17
    [00:05:09]  Gospel Reading - Luke 20:27-38
    [00:06:46]  Sermon - The Rt. Rev. Jane Alexander
    [00:24:13]  Blessing and Dismissal

    Revised Common Lectionary Commentary
    Haggai 2:1-9
    Some Jews have returned from exile in Babylon. While the foundations of the new Temple were laid in 536 BC, little more was done on it for fourteen years. Then, prompted by an oracle from God delivered by the prophet Haggai, work on it began in earnest.

    2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17
    In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul has stated that, when Christ comes again, both the faithful who have died and those who are still alive will come together to live eternally. But now we read in 2 Thessalonians that certain events will happen before Christ comes to launch a new era.

    Luke 20:27-38
    The Sadducees were among those who sought to trap Jesus into contravening the Law as he taught daily in the Temple. They did not believe in the resurrection because they found no mention of it in the first five books of the Bible.

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    Feast of All Saints - November 03, 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.

    [00:01:11]  First Reading - Daniel 7:1-3,15-18
    [00:02:38]  Second Reading - Ephesians 1:11-23
    [00:04:55]  Gospel Reading - Luke 6:20-36
    [00:07:17]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
    [00:25:10]  Blessing and Dismissal

    Questions for reflection on All Saints Day:
    1. Who has been a saint in your life by showing you God's reality and truth?
    2. Is being a saint one of your goals? Why or why not?
    3. Do you have a favorite saint from history that you look up to? If you don't, consider learning more about St. Francis of Assisi, Thomas Merton, Mother Theresa, St. Patrick, St. David of Wales, St. Columba, St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Anthony, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Hilda, Maximilien Kolbe, St. Teresa of Avila,  William Wilberforce. 
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      23rd Sunday after Pentecost - October 27, 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.

      [00:01:22]  First Reading - Joel 2:23-32  (Read)
      [00:03:37]  Second Reading - 2 Timothy4:6-8,16-18  (Read)
      [00:04:51]  Gospel Reading - Luke 18:9-14  (Read)
      [00:05:58]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
      [00:24:24]  Blessing and Dismissal

      Questions for reflection on Luke 18:9-14:
      1. What was wrong with what the Pharisee did? He wasn’t stealing or committing adultery. In fact, he did good things- he practiced fasting and was generous with his money.
      2. On the other hand, a tax collector was like a traitor. They became rich working for an invading army. Why would Jesus use a tax collector as the hero of the story?
      3. What was present in the tax collector that made him justified in his prayer? What was present in the Pharisee?
      4. How do you relate to this story? Where are exaltation and humility present in you? How does this relate to self-esteem?
      5. If you struggle with exalting your virtues practice doing something good in secret and not telling anyone about it, ever.   
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        Feast of St. Luke - October 20, 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.

        [00:01:41]  First Reading - Sirach 38:1-4,6-10,12-14
        [00:04:10]  Second Reading - 2 Timothy 4:5-13
        [00:06:26]  Gospel Reading - Luke 4:14-21
        [00:07:43]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
        [00:19:05]  Blessing and Dismissal

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        Thanksgiving - October 13, 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.

        [00:01:27]  First Reading - Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (read)
        [00:03:39]  Second Reading - Philippians 4:4-9 (read)
        [00:05:13]  Gospel Reading - John 6:25-35 (read)
        [00:06:52]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
        [00:22:58]  Blessing and Dismissal

        Questions for reflection on Deuteronomy 26:1-11:
        1. How do you practice thanksgiving?
        2. What is the practical benefit of learning to be thankful?
        3. How does being thankful effect your relationship with God?
        4. What is the opposite of thanksgiving? What does that do to the soul?
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        20th Sunday after Pentecost - October 06, 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 - Lamentations 1:1-6
        [00:03:15]  Second Reading - 2 Timothy 1:1-14
        [00:06:39]  Gospel Reading - MLuke 17:5-10
        [00:07:37]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
        [00:23:07]  Blessing and Dismissal

        Questions for reflection on 2 Timothy 1:1-14:
        1. How did the Christian life first come to you? Was it a mother or grandmother? A friend?
        2. Every Christian has been given a gift from God. What is yours?
        3. How do you use your gift in service to God and the world?
        4. Is your gift glowing coals or a burning fire? (vs. 6)
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