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Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN Today we begin a new sermon series entitled, “Mystic Masters,” as we welcome the Magi. The Magi, I believe, are truly mystics. What is a mystic? A mystic seeks union with the Divine. Just as every river is winding its way to the sea so every soul is returning to a glorious…
Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7; Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-5 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN – Tonight, we conclude our sermon series on “The Senses of Christmas.” The first Sunday of Advent we explored the taste of Christmas – with savory Christmas scones for communion bread — nutmeg, cranberry, rosemary, vanilla, powdered sugar. Yum! The second Sunday of Advent we…
Isaiah 9: 2 – 7; Luke 2: 8 – 16; Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN We continue our sermon series on “The Senses of Christmas.” Today, we will explore the “sights” of Christmas. When I say “Christmas,” what visual images come to mind? Christmas trees with presents spilling over, stockings hung by the chimney with care, blinking lights, Santa Clause, Rudolph,…
Luke 2: 1 – 7; Jill A. Kirchner- Rose, MDIV, DMIN I would like for you to bring your bulletin up to your nose, and breathe in deeply. What do you smell? It is the smell of peppermint. Yes, this morning we have peppermint-scented bulletins. Peppermint is a favorite scent of the holidays – we put peppermint in lots of our food…
Matthew 3: 1 – 6; Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN We begin a new Advent sermon series today entitled, “The Senses of Christmas.” Christmas is alive with all the senses – the tastes, touch, smells, sights, and sounds of the holiday surround us. This morning, in particular, I would like for us to experience the tastes of Christmas. Holiday parties and gatherings…
Luke 10: 25 – 37 – Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN – Jesus says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” In our scripture passage this morning, a lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” That is, who is the one I have to love? Who is the one I can forgo loving? Whom may I legitimately set outside my concern? Today we conclude…
2 Timothy 1:5 – Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN In your bulletin, you will find a blank piece of paper. It’s time for a quiz. The first quiz is 5 questions long. Name the MVPS of the last World Series, Super Bowl and NBA Finals. Name the winner of the last Heisman Trophy. Name the winner of the last Miss America contest.…
Matthew 6: 25 – 29; Mark 12: 30 – 31, Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN – Jesus says, “I give you commandments: Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. And love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law is fulfilled by these two commandments.” “Love your neighbor,” commands Jesus, but who is our neighbor? Would…
Exodus 2: 1 – 10; Mark 10: 13 – 16; Mark 12: 30 – 31, Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN – We begin a new sermon series entitled, “Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Throughout history, no one questioned that love for one’s neighbor is a necessary part of holy life. However, people were not…
Jonah 3: 1 – 5; Mark 12: 30 – 31, Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN -About a month ago, I preached a sermon entitled “The Prophetic Imagination.” God calls prophets through a 3-part contract. Ho! Go! Lo! All three are biblical words. Ho! means “pay attention.” Ho! “Go” says God “and build a more loving society.” And then, “Lo!” “Lo, I am…