Lectionary Q is a resource for clergy and the laity to get ready for the upcoming Sunday using a text from the Revised Common Lectionary.  This week's text is from John 2:13-22 (https://bible.oremus.org/?version=NRSV&passage=John%202:13-22&vnum=yes&fnote=no&show_ref=yes&headings=no&semico=yes) .

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Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Mark 8:31-38 | Second Sunday in Lent | February 25, 2024 | Michael LeBuhn, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 First Christian Sermon 022524

00:00:08 Covenant with Abraham

00:02:13 The Cost of Following Jesus

00:05:13 Understanding "Take Up Your Cross"

00:08:05 Dominionism and Christian Rule

00:11:36 New Apostolic Reformation

00:13:16 Christian Precepts and Legislation

00:14:04 Self-Reflection and Heresy

00:14:58 Following the Martyr, Not the Mob

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Mark 16:1-8 | Easter Sunday | March 31, 2024 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Sermon 033124

00:00:06 The Hope of the Empty Tomb 

00:01:31 The Resurrection Appearance 

00:03:56 Encounter at the Tomb 

00:05:18 The Human Response 

00:07:18 Facing the Unbelievable 

00:09:11 The Story's Relevance Today 

00:10:36 God's Presence in Silence 

00:12:00 The Message of Hope 

00:12:27 Personal Belief and Hope 

00:12:59 A Call for Hopefulness

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Philippians 2:5-11 and Mark 11:1-11 | Palm Sunday | March 24, 2024 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Why Does This Matter? | Sermon-March 24, 2024

00:00:10 Philippians 2:5-11 

00:01:49 Gospel Reading from Mark 11:1-11 

00:04:03 Why Does This Matter? 

00:07:14 Reflecting on the Meaning of Holy Week 

00:08:58 The Significance of the Palm Sunday Parade 

00:12:03 The Theology of Jesus' Sacrifice 

00:15:39 The King Who Heals and Saves 

00:17:25 The Meaning of Jesus' Sacrifice

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John 3:14-21 and Numbers 21:4-9 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | March 17, 2024 | Rob Hamilton, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Levelling Up | Sermon-March 17, 2024

00:00:06 The Impatience in the Wilderness 

00:01:47 The Role of Jesus in Salvation 

00:10:28 Understanding Christ's Purpose 

00:14:25 The Human Fallibility in Leadership 

00:17:05 The Dialectic of Grace and Judgment

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Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 12:20-33 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | March 10, 2024 | Chris Wogaman, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 FCC Sermon | Sermon-March 10, 2024

00:00:11 Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31, 31-34 

00:01:32 Gospel Reading: John 12, 20-33 

00:03:54 Seeking to See Jesus 

00:07:24 The Power of Seeds 

00:11:45 Remembering Mother Maria 

00:13:36 The Troubled Soul of Jesus 

00:15:35 The Rule of Fear 

00:15:49 Facing Perils with Faith 

00:18:44 Joy Over Fear

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Exodus 20:1-17 and John 2:13-22 | Third Sunday in Lent | March 3, 2024 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15 | First Sunday in Lent | February 18, 2024 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 FCC Sermon 021824

00:00:06 Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

00:02:01 God's Covenant with Noah

00:03:40 The Spring Floods of 1997

00:07:10 Finding Joy in Sad Times

00:08:36 God's Covenant with Creation

00:11:31 Rainbows of Hope in Hearts

Lectionary Q is a resource for clergy and the laity to get ready for the upcoming Sunday using a text from the Revised Common Lectionary.  This week's text is from Genesis 9:8-17 (https://bible.oremus.org/?version=NRSV&passage=Genesis%209:8-17&vnum=yes&fnote=no&show_ref=yes&headings=no&semico=yes) .

What are your answers? What are your questions? Send them to [email protected].

Learn more about First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of St. Paul: fccsaintpaul.org (https://fccsaintpaul.org/) .

Listen to Church and Main Podcast (https://churchandmain.substack.com/)

Questions:

* The story of Noah and the Ark is a staple for children.  If you heard this story when you were a child, how has your view of the story changed?

* What does it mean to establish a covenant?  What was so special about this covenant between Noah and God?

* What do rainbows mean to you?

* What does this story have to do with the season of Lent?

You can read the reflection, “Control, Alt, Delete” along with the questions by going here (https://infinitecharity.substack.com/p/control-alt-delete) .

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2 Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9 | Transfiguration Sunday| February 11, 2024 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

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Chapters:

00:00:00 FCC Sermon 021124

00:00:07 Scripture reading from 2 Kings 2:1-12

00:00:13 Elijah and Elisha's Journey from Gilgal to Bethel

00:01:11 Journey from Jericho to the Jordan River

00:02:01 Elijah's Ascension and Elisha's Reaction

00:02:59 Jesus' Transfiguration on the Mountain

00:03:48 Jesus Alone and the Command to Keep Silent

00:04:26 First trip to Madrid, a beautiful city to visit

00:05:13 Museo Reina Sofia vs. Prado: Modern vs. Spanish Masters

00:07:19 Beauty and Violence: A Troubling Duality

00:07:40 Puzzling Over the Transfiguration Sunday Gospel

00:09:12 Embracing the Inexplicable: The Challenge of Faith in Modern Times

00:09:47 Faith and Religion: Logic vs. Mystery

00:11:27 The Voice Affirms Jesus as the Son of God

00:12:07 The Transfiguration: Revealing God's Beauty

00:13:02 Exploring Beauty and Violence: Samuel Kimbrell's Insights

00:14:09 The Transfiguration: A Life-Changing Encounter with Beauty

00:15:15 A Duet for the Ages at the Grammys

00:16:09 A Powerful Performance Uniting Red and Blue America

00:17:43 Divisions Shattered: Two Musicians Singing Together