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Sermon July 17 – Wheat, not Weeds

Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43     The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t win the World Series last year – or the year before.  They weren’t even in the World Series.  But manager Tony La Russa, who has four World Series rings, … Continue reading

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Sermon July 10 – Christ in the Hallows

Romans 8   Lord Voldemort possesses the secret to immortality: dark, magical objects called Horcruxes.   And Harry Potter is out to destroy them. The final movie of the Harry Potter series contains a spectacular battle between the evil and good … Continue reading

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Sermon June 19 – Roundabout Peace

2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Ever feel as though you’re going around in circles?  There might be a reason for that.  More cities nowadays are choosing a new approach to traffic control. Inspired by our brothers and sisters “across the pond,” … Continue reading

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Sermon September 12 – Why Church? Reason 1: Community

Luke 15:1-7 An old cartoon from the pen of Joe McKeever shows a lakefront shop named Anglin’ Sam’s that rents rowboats labeled “Little Green Chapels.”  Out front, Anglin’ Sam himself is holding one of his green rowboats upright, with its … Continue reading

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