Monthly Archives: September, 2017
September 24, 2017, A Full Day’s Pay and Other Injustices – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
To listen to this sermon, click here: Z0000043 There is a popular saying that something is “as American as apple pie” but if there is one thing that is even more American than apple pie, it just might be the concept of justice, or fairness. Theoretically, if imperfectly, our whole Republic was founded on the …
September 17, 2017, How Much Forgiveness Is Enough? – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
To listen to this sermon, click here: Z0000042 The gospel today begins with Peter’s question: “How many times do I have to forgive my brother if he keeps on sinning against me?” Every time we pray the Lord’s Prayer we pray, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” But like …
September 10, 2017, Not Being Judge and Jury – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
To listen to this sermon, click here: Z0000041 The gospel reading today is one that churches have used in a particularly effective way to hurt one another, in the name of obedience to Scripture. These verses are used to support various kinds of church discipline, like shunning in the Amish tradition and excommunication in other …
September 3, 2017, Look for the Helpers – Mtr. Kathryn Boswell
To listen to this sermon, click here: Z0000040 The wonderful and wise Mr. Rogers used to say, “Always look for the helpers” It was something he remembered his mother telling him when he was a little child and the world seemed like a scary place to live. “Always look for the helpers.” she told him. …
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