Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 10-16-22 worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 18:1-8
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10/16/2022
Bold - Luke 18:1-8 - Pentecost 19 - 10-16-22
Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 10-16-22 worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 18:1-8
10/20/2019
Justly
Sermon podcast from earlier today at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 18:1-8. Includes "Pray. Act." beat poetry from Kirk Moore.
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10/19/2016
10/15/2010
Pray always
This week's slightly politically charged Bible study blog post (Taking sides) changes some, but Sunday's sermon at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk, IL keeps some of the political 'stuff' and goes deeper into the parable from Luke 18:1-8.
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10/11/2010
Taking sides
Here's this week's Bible study post:
Have you decided whose side you’re on in the upcoming elections?
I’m not talking about whom you’re going to vote for, or where you stand on any of the issues that so many are discussing with each other and arguing about all over the place. I’m not even talking about being fed up with the electoral process and deciding not to vote or being appalled that anyone could even think about not voting in an election.
I’m wondering if you’ve decided whether you’re on the side of the ones who need justice or the ones who do not.
Before that turns into a debate about the word justice and then gets mixed in with ideas that include fairness, revenge, socialism, or even evil, let me pose the question this way.
Have you decided if you’re one who is in need of justice because you’ve been oppressed or because you’re one who oppresses?
I think just about everyone needs to understand that they are on both sides.
This week I’m reading Luke 18:1-8 and seeking better understanding how I’m on both sides. I'm trying to understand the viewpoint of all sides.
And I’m praying always.
Have you decided whose side you’re on in the upcoming elections?
I’m not talking about whom you’re going to vote for, or where you stand on any of the issues that so many are discussing with each other and arguing about all over the place. I’m not even talking about being fed up with the electoral process and deciding not to vote or being appalled that anyone could even think about not voting in an election.
I’m wondering if you’ve decided whether you’re on the side of the ones who need justice or the ones who do not.
Before that turns into a debate about the word justice and then gets mixed in with ideas that include fairness, revenge, socialism, or even evil, let me pose the question this way.
Have you decided if you’re one who is in need of justice because you’ve been oppressed or because you’re one who oppresses?
I think just about everyone needs to understand that they are on both sides.
This week I’m reading Luke 18:1-8 and seeking better understanding how I’m on both sides. I'm trying to understand the viewpoint of all sides.
And I’m praying always.
10/19/2007
Justice
Earlier this week, as this week's "Opening the Bible" blog entry for i.ucc.org, I wrote a piece of beat poetry (Pray. Act.) inspired by the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1-8. The poetry is still there at the end -- but I've added some beginning reflection to what is now this week's sermon at Union Congregational Church in Somonauk.
"Justice" text
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"Justice" text
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10/15/2007
Pray. Act.
Here's this week's slightly different "Opening the Bible" blog post for i.ucc.org.
After reading and contemplating Luke 18:1-8, I’m feeling poetic. Imagine a jazz combo consisting of a 4-piece drum set, a smooth piano, a snapping finger and a stand up bass providing poetry background music.
Pray
Pray relentlessly
Pray relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Pray
Even though the world may not care about justice
Pray
Take on the world
Pray relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Take on the world
And be encouraged that God is listening - and responding.
Pray
Act
Act relentlessly
Act relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Act
Even though the world may not care about justice
Act
Take on the world
Act relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Even though the world may not care about justice
Take on the world
And be encouraged that God is listening - and responding
Act
After reading and contemplating Luke 18:1-8, I’m feeling poetic. Imagine a jazz combo consisting of a 4-piece drum set, a smooth piano, a snapping finger and a stand up bass providing poetry background music.
Pray
Pray relentlessly
Pray relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Pray
Even though the world may not care about justice
Pray
Take on the world
Pray relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Take on the world
And be encouraged that God is listening - and responding.
Pray
Act
Act relentlessly
Act relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Act
Even though the world may not care about justice
Act
Take on the world
Act relentlessly and boldly – ask God for justice
Even though the world may not care about justice
Take on the world
And be encouraged that God is listening - and responding
Act
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