Risk, Release, and Reward
Luke 5:1-11, 18:28-30 In this season of Epiphany we are exploring some of the stories in the gospel of Luke about the early ministry of Jesus. These are the stories…
Author: Beth Gedert
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Choosing Release
Luke 4:14-30 Good morning. Contrary to how I usually start my sermons, we’re going to jump right into the story this morning. I’ll only remind you that last week we…
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Judgment and Good News
Luke 3:-122 During the season of Epiphany as we ask the question “Who is Jesus?” we will be exploring the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. We’ve seen baby Jesus and talked…
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The Work of Christmas
Luke 1:1-4 Last Tuesday I was in Kroger and as I walked past the aisle with all the seasonal specials, they were taking down Christmas decor and candy on one…
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Love: Christmas is Spiritual
Luke 1:67-79 This may come as no surprise to some of you, but I’m a big fan of musicals. When I was a little girl, I must have watched The…
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Joy: Christmas is Political
Luke 1:46-55 I have to tell you all that I have been looking forward to this day for three years. Each year the Narrative Lectionary, which is the weekly Bible…
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Peace in God’s Promises
Isaiah 61 This morning is our final week in the Old Testament. Each year in September we start again in Genesis and follow the story of God’s people through creation,…
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Hope in God’s Character
Joel 2:12-13 It’s hard to believe it’s already the first Sunday of Advent. It’s hard to believe what started in March is still going on. It’s hard to believe everything…
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A New Heart
Jeremiah 31 In 6th grade when we all started to play in the school band, I took it into my head to play the oboe. In hindsight, this was not…
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The Jonah Syndrome
Jonah 4 Let me tell you a little story. And by little I do mean little. This is the shortest story book in the Old Testament. There are a few…