Tag Archives: kingdom of god

Open to Witness

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

A sermon by Pastor Michael Pahl on September 30, 2018, called “Open to Witness.” The sermon is the fourth in a series exploring our church vision and mission statements. Here is a written excerpt: There’s a recurring phrase throughout these … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes for the Ordinary Everyday

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

Here’s the full audio of Pastor Michael’s sermon from November 26, 2017, paraphrasing Jesus’ Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount: And here’s a written excerpt, the Beatitudes for the Ordinary Everyday: Blessed are you who are last in the race … Continue reading →

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Blessed are those Persecuted for Righteousness

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

Here’s the full audio of Pastor Michael’s sermon from November 19, 2017, reflecting on the eighth Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount: And here’s a written excerpt, summarizing some thoughts on the Beatitudes and suggesting what Jesus meant by … Continue reading →

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A Sower Went Out to Sow

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

During our July 16 worship service Pastor Michael preached on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew’s Gospel, helping us to develop the “ears to hear” Jesus’ teaching by setting this story in its context. Here’s the audio of his … Continue reading →

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Christ Our Crucified King

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

Christ the “King.” The “kingdom” of God. I wonder if we’re too used to these words, “king” and “kingdom.” They don’t unnerve us quite the way they should. They should be deeply unsettling. After all, “kings” are absolute rulers. Each one … Continue reading →

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God’s Dream for the World

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

“I have a dream.” The words are iconic. I’m sure most of us know the speaker, and the context. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963. Ground zero of the African-American civil rights movement. … Continue reading →

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Love will win. Love must win, or we all lose.

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

I was getting ready for a busy Sunday at church when I saw something on my news feed about a “shooting in Orlando.” I thought little more than “Here we go again” as I put the finishing touches on my … Continue reading →

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