Sermons
Sermons preached in a context, but written for people of all sorts and conditions.
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The first problem is that we cast the Bible as prescriptive. The second is that we cast ourselves with the very same objectification.
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The blessing passes from Abraham to Isaac to Esau to Jacob, and causes so much conflict, we ought to consider it isn’t a reward.
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Scripture isn’t just a collection of things people are told to believe. They are narratives with characters and events for us to explore.
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The binding of Isaac is a confounding and damning story which exposes the limitations of tradition and the opportunity of true faith.
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In one of the Bible’s most misunderstood passages, Jesus invites his followers to look beyond the family to our common purpose.
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Jesus sends the disciples out into the world with nothing to wear or eat so that they would receive hospitality as much as they offer it.