Partners - Matthew 23:1-12 - All Saints Sunday - Pentecost 27 - 11-5-23

 

Sermon podcast from the All Saints Sunday - 11-5-23  worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Matthew 23:1-12

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Show- off - Matthew 23:1-12 - All Saints Sunday - Proper 26 - 11-01-20

 

Sermon podcast from our All Saints Sunday - 11-01-20 online worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Matthew 23:1-12

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This week's Bible reflection (Hypocrite) starts off today's sermon at St. Paul's UCC.
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Hypocrite

I’m a show-off.

It’s in my wiring.

• I like to be noticed

• I love to be in front of a crowd

• I like to hear myself speak

Sure, I don’t walk around town begging people to notice me, nor do I try to be the one who gets all the honor at community dinners. I don’t care if people use a proper title when talking to or about me, either. But I have to admit – I do like wearing the robe – I look good in it. I like the looks of respect people give when they see it.

And I don’t always listen to the advice I give when I’m wearing it. Or the advice I give any time, for that matter.

I’m a hypocrite who likes to be the center of attention.

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This week's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc (Center of attention) keeps the theme rolling as tomorrow morning's sermon at Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Somonauk.
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Here's this week's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc:

I’m a show-off.

I admit it – there’s something wired into me that

• Likes to be noticed
• Loves to be in front of a crowd
• Likes to hear myself speak

Sure, I don’t walk around town begging people to notice me, nor do I try to be the one who gets all the honor at community dinners. I don’t care if people use a proper title when talking to or about me, either. But I have to admit – I like wearing the pastor’s robe – I like the looks of respect people give when they see it.

And I know I don’t always follow my own advice.

I’m a hypocrite.

What stirs in you relating to this week’s Bible reading from Matthew 23:1-12?