Rolling Hills United Methodist Church Sermon Podcasts, RHUMC episodes:

• October 13, 2013Earl Butler - "Transition"

  Earl Butler - "Transition"

  Matthew 28: 1-10, 16-20. In our gospel this Sunday we learn that between Jesus' resurrection and ascension was a time of transition of

  forty days, when doubts were erased and the disciples were instructed to share the good news with the world.

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• October 06, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Ordinary Faith"

  Jonathan Chute - "Ordinary Faith"

  Luke 17: 3-10. In our gospel text Jesus speaks to the disciples about forgiveness, faith and duty. They doubt they can do as he bids,

  but Jesus assures them that even a little faith will make possible what seems beyond us otherwise.

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• September 29, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Eyes Wide Shut"

  Jonathan Chute - "Eyes Wide Shut"

  Luke 16: 19-31. The gospel for this Sunday tells the story of two men from very different circumstances who live almost within

  arm's reach. It shows us a vivid picture of the gulf which can separate us from each other in this life,

  and how our relationships here on earth may carry over to eternity.

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• September 22, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Any Questions?"

  Jonathan Chute - "Any Questions?"

  Luke 16: 1-13. This week's gospel is one of the oddest of Jesus' parables. A rich man learns that his manager has been

  squandering his property and fires him. Then, the fired manager seeks to make friends elsewhere by settling the debts

  of those who owe the rich man money for way less than was owed. We think that he will be punished, but Jesus turns

  the story in a direction we would never expect.

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• September 15, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Finding Joy"

  Jonathan Chute - "Finding Joy"

  Luke 15: 1-10. This week's gospel includes two of Jesus' most joyful parables - the lost sheep and the lost coin. The shepherd risks

  everything to find his lost sheep, and a woman searches relentlessly for a lost coin, and each rejoices with full heart

  when the lost is found. Jesus tells us that their joy is like that of God, who celebrates when those who are lost

  have been found.

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• September 08, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Informed Consent"

  Jonathan Chute - "Informed Consent"

  Luke 14: 25-33. This week, in words that sound hard - even harsh - Jesus makes it clear that there is a price to be paid for genuine

  faithfulness. Jesus knows that the things of God are precious and valuable, and worth the effort and the risk.

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• September 01, 2013Jonathan Chute - "House Rules"

  Jonathan Chute - "House Rules"

  Luke 14: 1, 7-14. The gospel for this week finds Jesus at the home of a religious leader, where he has been invited for dinner.

  As the time for the meal arrives, it seems that the guests are jockeying for the places of honor around the table.

  Jesus uses their behavior as an opportunity to paint a different picture of life in the kingdom of God, where

  honor goes along with humility, rather than competition.

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• August 25, 2013SSP Participants - "Sierra Service Project Reflections"

  SSP Participants - "Sierra Service Project Reflections"

  Jeremiah 1: 4-10. This week we follow Jeremiah's journey as a prophet of God. Like many of the prophets before him, Jeremiah

  questions God's call and offers reasons why. But God doesn't take "no" for an answer.

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• August 18, 2013John Kwan - "Father and Son"

  John Kwan - "Father and Son"

  Luke 12: 49-56. Jesus is far from subtle with his fiery declaration of what his message and ministry has caused. Families will be

  divided - father against son and mother against daughter, but there is hope and healing to come.

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• August 11, 2013Jonathan Chute - "Ready or Not"

  Jonathan Chute - "Ready or Not"

  Luke 12: 32-40. This week Jesus speaks to the disciples about our use of time and treasure. He wants his followers to build their

  lives on things that count - so that they will be ready when the Messiah comes.

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