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Merry Christmas?

December 2, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12

For Sunday, December 8, 2013: Year C—Advent 2

Most of us wouldn’t let J to the B into our sanctuaries, that’s for sure. He is more than a little...

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Good Cop, Bad Cop

January 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mark Stenberg

Gospel Reading: Luke 3:15-22

For Sunday, January 13, 2013: Year C—Baptism of our Lord

Ripping the Revised Common Lectionary folk has become pretty standard fare. Excuse me for...

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Cosmic Crossing

January 2, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

By placing the opening scene of his book at the Jordan River, who is Mark’s author alluding to?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:4-11

For Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: Year B—Baptism of Our Lord

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Go Ahead, Judge a Book By Its Title

November 27, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

The Beginning of the Good News

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1–8

For Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 Year B—Advent 2

I love that Mark’s gospel starts by saying: “The beginning of the good news of...

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You Pointing at ME?

January 9, 2011 | by washadmin

Would a better nickname be "John the Finger"

by Jennifer Johnson

Gospel Reading John 1: 29-42

For Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 2

Can we give it a rest already?

To tell you the truth, I’m...

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A Way Without Violence

January 3, 2011 | by washadmin

What does it mean that Jesus insists that John baptizes him for the forgiveness of sin to fulfill all proper righteousness?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13 - 17

For Sunday, Jan. 9,...

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John the Baptist Is the Anti-Christ.

December 5, 2010 | by washadmin

Is it possible that the point of this text is that John was waiting for the wrong kind of Messiah?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11

For Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010: Year A - Advent 3

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Prophets Are Terrible Dinner Guests

November 28, 2010 | by washadmin

Does John really want people to repent?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12

For Sunday, December 5, 2010: Year A − Advent 2

Let’s all just admit it: nobody likes prophets. We pastors...

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Waiting on the Felonies of Jesus

November 21, 2010 | by washadmin

Can we keep preaching these texts, year after year, and expect people to believe he is coming?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-44

For Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010: Year C - Advent 1

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Bugging God, Irritated Christ

July 19, 2010 | by washadmin

Is the Lord’s Prayer a compromise for the Disciples who value recitation and repetition over relationship with the living God through the Holy Spirit?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13

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by Mark Stenberg

By placing the opening scene of his book at the Jordan River, who is Mark’s author alluding to?

The Beginning of the Good News

Would a better nickname be "John the Finger"

What does it mean that Jesus insists that John baptizes him for the forgiveness of sin to fulfill all proper righteousness?

Is it possible that the point of this text is that John was waiting for the wrong kind of Messiah?

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11

Does John really want people to repent?

Can we keep preaching these texts, year after year, and expect people to believe he is coming?

Is the Lord’s Prayer a compromise for the Disciples who value recitation and repetition over relationship with the living God through the Holy Spirit?

Merry Christmas?

Good Cop, Bad Cop

Cosmic Crossing

Go Ahead, Judge a Book By Its Title

You Pointing at ME?

A Way Without Violence

John the Baptist Is the Anti-Christ.

Prophets Are Terrible Dinner Guests

Waiting on the Felonies of Jesus

Bugging God, Irritated Christ

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