Archive for November, 2008
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Joseph, a Forgotten Midwife
David Orendorff, Matthew 1:18-25
For most of us, Joseph is a footnote to the story of Mary and Jesus. I want to look at that footnote. I believe that in Joseph we discover a radical witness of graciously given love and a way to the joy of Christmas.
Matthew 1 tells us that the father [...]
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Will the Real Pastor Please Stand Up!
David Orendorff, Matthew 25:31-46
This is the passage mom wants read at her memorial. It encapsulates the meaning and purposes of her faith.
In Matthew’s gospel this is Jesus’ final parable and comes just before his last meal with his students. It is Matthew’s summary of what [...]
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
A Graceful Movement
Matthew 25:14-30, David Orendorff
Behind me are two sheets of paper. Terri and Sara have agreed to take notes on what you say. On the first sheet are written the words “I experience grace when ________________.” There are a variety of ways we experience grace. It may be in a talent we [...]
