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Tell the Story

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

A sermon by Michael Pahl on June 23, 2019, called “Tell the Story.” It is a reflection on the story of Jesus’ healing the Gerasene man tormented by the “Legion” of evil spirits in Luke 8:26-39. Here is a written … Continue reading →

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David’s Son or David’s Lord?

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

A sermon by Pastor Michael Pahl on February 17, 2019, called “David’s Son or David’s Lord?” It is the sixth in a series called “Reading the Bible with Jesus.” The sermon is a reflection on the importance of Psalm 110:1 … Continue reading →

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Christ Above All Powers

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Ascension Sunday is the Sunday when we celebrate Christ’s exaltation to the right hand of God, “far above all rule and authority and power and dominion,” in the words of Ephesians 1. But what does this mean? And what difference … Continue reading →

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The Horrors of the Apocalypse

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

Revelation 6, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: domination, war, economic injustice, and death. Revelation 8-9, the Seven Trumpets and Three Woes: volcanoes, earthquakes, plagues of insects and disease, and war, always more war. Revelation 12-13, the Dragon and his … Continue reading →

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Entering the Apocalypse

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Revelation,” as in the last book in the Bible? Chances are pretty good you think about “end times prophecy” in some way, Revelation as depicting the end of the world at … Continue reading →

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