God with Us Revisited

How do you live when wrath is no longer an option?

By Sonja Olson

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

For Sunday, December 19, 2010: Year A – Fourth Sunday of Advent

It’s strange when the Bible...

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John the Baptist Is the Anti-Christ.

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

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

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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