On Sunday, August 30, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's final sermon in the series is entitled, "Loving Your Enemies".

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of August, we will focus on Jesus' call to love our neighbor. What inhibits us or hinders  us from accepting, honoring, and forgiving our neighbor?

Scriptures           

• First Reading – Matthew 5:43-48
• Second Reading – Romans 12:9-21

Thank you for joining us for this summer series. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. This sermon concludes the Summer Series of sermons. This is also the final sermon from Rev. Mark Burnham. We hope you enjoyed the series and Rev. Mark's preaching.

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On Sunday, August 23, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "True Service to the Neighbor".

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of August, we will focus on Jesus' call to love our neighbor. What inhibits us or hinders  us from accepting, honoring, and forgiving our neighbor?

Scriptures           

• First Reading – John 5:1-9
• Second Reading – Mark 6:1-5

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this special summer series.

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On Sunday, August 16, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Confession and Repair"

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of August, we will focus on Jesus' call to love our neighbor. What inhibits us or hinders  us from accepting, honoring, and forgiving our neighbor?

Scriptures           

• First Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
• Second Reading – John 21:15-19

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this special summer series.

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On Sunday, August 9, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Boundaries and Forgiveness"

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of August, we will focus on Jesus' call to love our neighbor. What inhibits us or hinders  us from accepting, honoring, and forgiving our neighbor?

Scriptures           

• First Reading – Luke 23:32-38
• Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this summer series.

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On Sunday, August 3, the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Barriers to Loving Our Neighbor"

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of August, we will focus on Jesus' call to love our neighbor. What inhibits us or hinders  us from accepting, honoring, and forgiving our neighbor?

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Mark 10:17-22
• Second Reading - Luke 10:25-37

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this summer series.

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On Sunday, July 19, the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Healing from Shame"

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of July, we will focus on Jesus' call to love ourselves, an idea that makes some people uncomfortable. We assume that loving yourself too much makes you self-centered and narcissistic. But to be the beloved of God is at the heart of the good news! We will explore how self-love is modeled by Jesus and an essential part of living out the great commandment.

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Isaiah 43:1-7
• Second Reading - Mark 5:21-43

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this summer series.

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On Sunday, July 26, the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Fully Alive in Christ"

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of July, we will focus on Jesus' call to love ourselves, an idea that makes some people uncomfortable. We assume that loving yourself too much makes you self-centered and narcissistic. But to be the beloved of God is at the heart of the good news! We will explore how self-love is modeled by Jesus and an essential part of living out the great commandment.

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Psalm 146:5-10
• Second Reading - Luke 13:10-17

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this summer series.

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On Sunday, July 5, the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Facing the Shadows Within".

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
       In the month of July, we will focus on Jesus' call to love ourselves, an idea that makes some people uncomfortable. We assume that loving yourself too much makes you self-centered and narcissistic. But to be the beloved of God is at the heart of the good news! We will explore how self-love is modeled by Jesus and an essential part of living out the great commandment.

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Psalm 46:1-7
• Second Reading - Luke 4:1-13

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in this summer series.

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On Sunday, June 28, Rev. Mark Burnham continued the summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "Surrender and Trust".

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
     The Sundays in June cover the first theme of the series—Loving God: Evaluating
our idea of God, building trust, and connecting with God.

• June 28: Surrender and Trust

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Psalm 121:1-8
• Second Reading - Luke 22:39-54

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On Sunday, June 21, Rev. Mark Burnham continued his new summer series entitled, "A Curriculum of Love:  Deepening Our Love for God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves".  Today's sermon is entitled, "The Gentle Whisper".

This summer’s sermon series “A Curriculum of Love” was created by the Rev. Siri
Strommen, a Lutheran pastor in Minnesota. In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus says:
     “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul and your neighbor as yourself.” While the command is simple, it is not easy. This series invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God and the reality of God’s love in our lives.
     The Sundays in June cover the first theme of the series—Loving God: Evaluating
our idea of God, building trust, and connecting with God.

• June 21: Connecting with God
• June 28: Surrender and Trust

Scriptures           

• First Reading - Mark 6:30-34
• Second Reading - 1 Kings 19:4-13

Thank you for listening to this sermon. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by this message. Join us again next week for the next sermon in our summer series.

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To find more sermon podcasts and to learn more about Grace Presbyterian Church, Walnut Creek, please visit our website www.GraceWC.org.

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