Baptized

Sermon podcast from this past Sunday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Jesus was  and is with, for, in support of,  and in solidarity with . . . all the people.

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"Baptized" podcast

The Star

Sermon podcast from Epiphany - 1-6-19 - at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Matthew 2:1-12.  We fail to live out love.

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"The Star" podcast

Refugee Family

Christmas Eve sermon podcast from St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL - Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-14.  The Holy Family had to flee for the lives - they were in life- threatening danger.

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"Refugee Family" podcast

Moving

Sermon podcast from the 4th Sunday of Advent sermon at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 1:26-45. Drama throughout the story leading up to Jesus birth.

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Far From the Shallows Now

Pastor's reflection after our delightful Christmas Program, "A Star is Born" at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove.

"Far From the Shallows Now" podcast

Ready

Sermon podcast from yesterday's Second Sunday of Advent service at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL.  Luke 3:1-6.

It is too easy to define everything as good or bad, left or right, Christian or unchristian . . .
It’s too easy to bend the Bible so that it fits our agenda. 

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There's More to the Story: Looking Inward

Sermon podcast from this past Sunday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove.  Interim Illinois Conference Minister Rev. Justo Gonzalez is the guest preacher. Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36. Yes. Sometimes life sucks.

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Reign

Sermon podcast from today at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL.  John 18:33-37.  Stop pursuing money and power and domination while you’re wrapping yourself with a flag or a cross!

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Peace

Sermon podcast from yesterday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. 1 Samuel 1:4-20. Painting all people of an entire culture or skin color or religion or nationality with one brush does not help.  And violence met with violence only produces more violence. Threats of violence and getting tough only produce more violence.  Terror met with terror only produces more terror. War met with war only produces more war.  We have to work for a better way, a better future, rooted in peace.


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Turn It Up!

Sermon podcast from yesterday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Yes. The title is a nod to the date (11/11) and Spinal Tap.

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"Turn it Up!" podcast