August 17, 2008 - Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

August 21st, 2008
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Sermon: “Forgiven”

Text: Genesis 45:1-15

Excerpt: “The story of Joseph and his family is a lengthy account that begins in Genesis, chapter 37 and ends in chapter 50. Most of us are familiar with the story. Because of the jealousy of his brothers, Joseph is sold into slavery in Egypt. Through a series of adventures and misadventures, Joseph becomes a person of power in the Egyptian government. Eventually, he faces his brothers, the same ones who sold him into slavery. The fate of his family and his people would eventually be in Joseph’s hands….”

August 10, 2008 - Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

August 11th, 2008
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Sermon: “Will God Provide?”

Text: Genesis 22:1–14

Excerpt: “I have a few close friends who claim to be atheists. Sometimes they think they can challenge my faith by asking questions. One of their favorite questions is: If God is so good, how come God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? How come this all-loving God would test God’s faithful servant with such a horrendous command?….”

August 3, 2008 - Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

August 6th, 2008
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Sermon: “The Realm of God”

Text: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Excerpt: “It is interesting that after sharing these parables with the disciples, Jesus asks if they have understood what he said. The disciples respond with a resounding, “Yes!” Although in the Gospel of Mark, the disciples seem to be clueless as to what Jesus says, here in Matthew, they seem to comprehend the meaning of these parables….”

July 27, 2008 - Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

August 6th, 2008
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Sermon: “Then Sings My Soul”

Text: Psalm 150

Excerpt: Valerie Victor, UCCLM’s pianist/organist inspires the congregation in a sermon in song.