“Whose Side Is God On?” (A48: Proper 25)
Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 Cheuk warns against turning faith into a weapon for our own agendas. In Matthew, Jesus dodges a rhetorical trap by centering love of God and neighbor,...
“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” (A41: Proper 18)
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Wingfield uses Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It” to frame a critique of Christians who neglect Jesus’ command to love their neighbors. Drawing on...
Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35–10:8 “The truth is,” says DeLoach, “following Jesus is not about worshipping ‘Churchianity.’ Church is the community of believers, gathered only to be dispersed.” DeLoach says God’s call...
“What’s Wrong with the World?”
“Well, once again Jesus’ critics are on the prowl, seeking to trip him up in a way that they can use to discredit him, or worse. They try to get Jesus into a debate of...
“If You’re Going to Live in My Love”
The Rev. Carla Pratt Keyes, Pastor of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, preaches a sermon called, “If You’re Going to Live in My Love,” from John 15:9-17. “I have to say,” she begins, “I...