(Natalia Terfa) Jesus tells another parable this morning about what the Kingdom of God is like, and it involves a lot of unknowns. Boy doesn’t that feel familiar right now? There are a lot of things we just don’t know. AND YET, there are some things we CAN know, and the prophet Amos offers some very clear instruction on what God wants us to know, even in the midst of all the unknowns.

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24; Matthew 25:1-13

Song: Candle Light by dreem

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(Chad Brekke) Some scripture passages are so achingly beautiful, poetic and profound that it is probably better to simply stand back and behold them in the assembly than to try to explain or reduce them to some moral code or set of action items. Today we will make room to experience the awe and wonder of two breathtakingly powerful visions of God’s promised future, a future unfolding even now.

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17,  Matthew 5:1-12

Song: Something More Than Friends by Ooyy

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On this Reformation Sunday, we have a Gospel about freedom in front of us. But just like Jesus’ audience, it’s easy to forget how we got here.

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, John 8:31-36

Song: Pinata by El Neón

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(Chad Brekke) When natural enemies decide to join forces against you, it may be time to panic. When those enemies hold serious power and influence among much of society, it may be time to run. By the end of this incredible encounter with Jesus, someone is running alright. The truth will set you free, Jesus said. Turns out, the truth may also send you running, in the other direction.

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Song: Why Do I Fall Back to You by Basixx

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 (Natalia Terfa) When we receive an invitation, we often have some initial responses: we might check our calendars, we might ask about dress code, and we might even hold our response until we know who else is going. So what do we do when the invitation is from Jesus? As you might guess, he has a parable for that.

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Song: Ikigai by Twelwe

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(Chad Brekke & Natalia Terfa) As we do from time to time, we put the usual preaching schedule on hold while we explore public theology together. We will again field questions from the congregation around the theme of things that cause us to doubt or to question.

Scripture: Philippians 3: 4-14

Song: The King Has Fallen by Rippled Stone

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(Natalia Terfa) Jesus’ authority is (again) questioned by the powers that be, and his response offers more questions than answers, as per usual. We have these same questions today, don’t we? Who is in charge? Who gets to decide things? By whose authority do we do anything? Let’s dig into these questions together.

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Song: Cornelia (Luwaks Remix)

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(Chad Brekke) Let’s be honest, sometimes the bible bugs us. Why should a lifetime criminal have a place in heaven right next to the lifetime, active church member, just because of some jailhouse conversion? Today we contend with the annoying reality that God occasionally does things without our permission.

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Song: Strending Kids by Ooyy

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(Natalia Terfa) Those of you who have seen Hamilton will note the reference to It’s Quiet Uptown in my sermon title, which to me, has been a sobfest-inducing moment of grace played out on screen that I just can’t erase from my head. Jesus today talks about how much we ought to forgive the people around us. He uses a parable to illustrate our forgiveness hypocrisy, and it similarly is an image that has stuck with me, and I hope you as well.

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Song: It's Quiet Uptown (Golden Karaoke)

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(Rob Bell) Jesus says, where two or three are gathered, I am there. Labor Day weekend is usually a time to take a breath leading up to the new school year and busy Fall schedules. COVID attempts to steal our breath away. God breathes life into us and sustains with (Ruach/pneuma)

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