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"Where would we be without the faith of Mary and Elizabeth?" ponders Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today's passage from Luke 1:39-45 (46-55), Mary allows herself to become God's magnifying glass, through which "the whole world can read and understand the gospel." Where would we be without Mary? "Where would any of us be without any of God's little magnifying glasses all around-those who have shined with the power of faith in spite of the odds, those who have borne Christ to us and enabled us to read how much God loves us?" 
 
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"Where would we be without the faith of Mary and Elizabeth?" ponders Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today's passage from Luke 1:39-45 (46-55), Mary allows herself to become God's magnifying glass, through which "the whole world can read and understand the gospel." Where would we be without Mary? "Where would any of us be without any of God's little magnifying glasses all around-those who have shined with the power of faith in spite of the odds, those who have borne Christ to us and enabled us to read how much God loves us?"

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"God's Magnifying Glass," a Sermon by Phillip Martin from Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)

In today's passage, Zephaniah 3:14-20, the prophet Zephaniah invited the people to "rejoice, to not be afraid, and to believe that God would bring healing and restoration...[Zephaniah] spoke these words to a people whose lives and homes had been destroyed by the conquering Assyrians; faithlessness and despair were running rampant when he spoke them," says Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington DC. Gaines-Cirelli continues, Zephaniah's words "must have seemed ludicrous to those who first heard [them]. And the call to rejoice and not to fear may seem ludicrous to us, knowing all that is happening in our world today." How can we proclaim joy in a broken world? Listen as Gaines-Cirelli uses the words of Leonard Cohen, Karl Barth, and John the Baptist to tell us how. 
 
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In today's passage, Zephaniah 3:14-20, the prophet Zephaniah invited the people to "rejoice, to not be afraid, and to believe that God would bring healing and restoration...[Zephaniah] spoke these words to a people whose lives and homes had been destroyed by the conquering Assyrians; faithlessness and despair were running rampant when he spoke them," says Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington DC. Gaines-Cirelli continues, Zephaniah's words "must have seemed ludicrous to those who first heard [them]. And the call to rejoice and not to fear may seem ludicrous to us, knowing all that is happening in our world today." How can we proclaim joy in a broken world? Listen as Gaines-Cirelli uses the words of Leonard Cohen, Karl Barth, and John the Baptist to tell us how.

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"Nonetheless," a Sermon by Ginger Gaines-Cirelli from Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Luke 3:7-18

“Will you marry me?...That’s one of those questions that literally changes your life...People have told me about other questions that changed their lives," begins Father Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today's passage from John 18:33-37, Jesus asked Pilate a question that could have changed his life. Renninger continues, "2000 years of Christian experience demonstrates that Jesus will ask us lots of questions, every one of which can change your life, if you listen...Are you ready to let Jesus’ questions change your life?" 
 
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“Will you marry me?...That’s one of those questions that literally changes your life...People have told me about other questions that changed their lives," begins Father Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today's passage from John 18:33-37, Jesus asked Pilate a question that could have changed his life. Renninger continues, "2000 years of Christian experience demonstrates that Jesus will ask us lots of questions, every one of which can change your life, if you listen...Are you ready to let Jesus’ questions change your life?"

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"Do You?" a Sermon by Michael Renninger from John 18:33-37

"Hannah, the central character in our biblical text, is honored by interpreters as a woman of faith, patience, and kindness," begins Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Senior Pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. She continues, "Before we get to Hannah’s role in history we have this deep grief, her lament; we have her experience of injustice and wrongful accusation, her having to overcome social labels and assumptions to be taken seriously, for her voice to be heard, or her life to be given value and worth. She may be honored today, but in her own day, she was decidedly not." In today's texts, 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and Mark 13:1-8, waiting is the common theme. While waiting may be difficult, Gaines-Cirelli reminds us, "The only thing we know is that God is yet at work." 
 
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"Hannah, the central character in our biblical text, is honored by interpreters as a woman of faith, patience, and kindness," begins Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Senior Pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. She continues, "Before we get to Hannah’s role in history we have this deep grief, her lament; we have her experience of injustice and wrongful accusation, her having to overcome social labels and assumptions to be taken seriously, for her voice to be heard, or her life to be given value and worth. She may be honored today, but in her own day, she was decidedly not." In today's texts, 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and Mark 13:1-8, waiting is the common theme. While waiting may be difficult, Gaines-Cirelli reminds us, "The only thing we know is that God is yet at work."

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"Birth Pangs," a Sermon by Ginger Gaines-Cirelli from 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and Mark 13:1-8

When it comes to immigration, our country and many other countries wrestle with the question of "who can be included and who should be excluded," begins Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. He continues, "That question is at the center of the book of Ruth." In Ruth 3:1-5 and 4:13-17, Ruth, a Moabite woman, returns to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth marries Boaz. However, she, nor her descendants, according to Israelite law, are to become Israelites. Yet, Ruth is the great-grandmother of King David, the most famous king of Israel. How is this possible? "It is because of Ruth's loyalty, her faithful love...It is love that determines who's included." 
 
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When it comes to immigration, our country and many other countries wrestle with the question of "who can be included and who should be excluded," begins Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. He continues, "That question is at the center of the book of Ruth." In Ruth 3:1-5 and 4:13-17, Ruth, a Moabite woman, returns to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth marries Boaz. However, she, nor her descendants, according to Israelite law, are to become Israelites. Yet, Ruth is the great-grandmother of King David, the most famous king of Israel. How is this possible? "It is because of Ruth's loyalty, her faithful love...It is love that determines who's included."

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"Love Decides," a Sermon by Ryan Ahlgrim from Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

The poem, "Home," by Warsan Shire, a British writer born to Somali parents in Kenya begins, "No one leaves home unless/home is the mouth of a shark." The poem continues, "You have to understand,/that no one puts their children in a boat/unless the water is safer than the land." In today's sermon from Ruth 1:1-18, Carla Pratt Keyes, pastor of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, compares the journey in Shire's poem to the journey in the book of Ruth. "NO ONE walks toward the territory of MOAB. It was a place they believed to be hostile, even God-forsaken. NO ONE takes their children to MOAB unless home will not let them stay, and they have nowhere else to go." Keyes says of the events in the book of Ruth, "The narrator knows that sometimes, God is most powerfully at work when we are least inclined to believe it." 
 
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The poem, "Home," by Warsan Shire, a British writer born to Somali parents in Kenya begins, "No one leaves home unless/home is the mouth of a shark." The poem continues, "You have to understand,/that no one puts their children in a boat/unless the water is safer than the land." In today's sermon from Ruth 1:1-18, Carla Pratt Keyes, pastor of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, compares the journey in Shire's poem to the journey in the book of Ruth. "NO ONE walks toward the territory of MOAB. It was a place they believed to be hostile, even God-forsaken. NO ONE takes their children to MOAB unless home will not let them stay, and they have nowhere else to go." Keyes says of the events in the book of Ruth, "The narrator knows that sometimes, God is most powerfully at work when we are least inclined to believe it."

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"Powerful Grief," a Sermon by Carla Pratt Keyes from Ruth 1:1-18

"In a book called The Critical Years, Sharon Parks writes about going to Harvard as a new chaplain." At a reception, a professor shared with her how hard it had been to send his son to college for the first time. He was worried that the worst thing that would happen to his son would be "for him to come to the place where it was no longer possible for him to make meaning.” Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond's First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, preaches from Mark 10:35-45, a passage in which Jesus asks us to "tear down our old frameworks of understanding...and put up new ones in their place." The nerve! 
 
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"In a book called The Critical Years, Sharon Parks writes about going to Harvard as a new chaplain." At a reception, a professor shared with her how hard it had been to send his son to college for the first time. He was worried that the worst thing that would happen to his son would be "for him to come to the place where it was no longer possible for him to make meaning.” Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond's First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, preaches from Mark 10:35-45, a passage in which Jesus asks us to "tear down our old frameworks of understanding...and put up new ones in their place." The nerve!

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"The Nerve!" a Sermon by Jim Somerville from Mark 10:35-45

After today's gospel reading from Mark 7:24-37, we might ask, "Wait a minute. Did Jesus just call that woman a dog?" says Chuck Treadwell, Rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. He continues, "In short, the answer is, yes, he did...This a very troubling passage for us." Listen as Treadwell puts this passage into context and helps us understand Jesus's response as a way of "turning the whole inside/outside conflict on its head." 
 
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After today's gospel reading from Mark 7:24-37, we might ask, "Wait a minute. Did Jesus just call that woman a dog?" says Chuck Treadwell, Rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. He continues, "In short, the answer is, yes, he did...This a very troubling passage for us." Listen as Treadwell puts this passage into context and helps us understand Jesus's response as a way of "turning the whole inside/outside conflict on its head."

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"Be Open," a Sermon by Chuck Treadwell from Mark 7:24-37

"Well, once again Jesus’ critics are on the prowl, seeking to trip him up in a way that they can use to discredit him, or worse. They try to get Jesus into a debate of Jewish purity laws," begins Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School, acclaimed pastor, and author of over sixty books. In today's sermon, "What's Wrong with the World?", from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, Willimon says, "Jesus takes their charge seriously...Jesus intensifies the demands of the law by saying that we ought not get hung up on outward obedience but ought to be concerned with the “heart,” inward, deep obedience to God." Jesus challenges us to make sure the external lines up with the internal. 
 
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"Well, once again Jesus’ critics are on the prowl, seeking to trip him up in a way that they can use to discredit him, or worse. They try to get Jesus into a debate of Jewish purity laws," begins Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School, acclaimed pastor, and author of over sixty books. In today's sermon, "What's Wrong with the World?", from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, Willimon says, "Jesus takes their charge seriously...Jesus intensifies the demands of the law by saying that we ought not get hung up on outward obedience but ought to be concerned with the “heart,” inward, deep obedience to God." Jesus challenges us to make sure the external lines up with the internal.

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"What's Wrong with the World?" a Sermon by Will Willimon from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia begins today's sermon with a story of how he received the pizza delivery guy at the altar right as he was about to start Communion. He says, "For a minute or two there that guy probably thought this pastor will try anything to boost the worship attendance! Pizza for Holy Communion! Let’s party, everybody!" In today's sermon from John 6:51-58, Martin reminds us that, just like that pizza delivery, "the whole story of Jesus is one about delivery....Jesus comes to deliver God's life all the way inside of us...When we eat of Jesus, we get everything God offers." 
 
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Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia begins today's sermon with a story of how he received ...

&quot;Who Needs Pizza?&quot; a Sermon by Phillip Martin from John 6:51-58

In today's Gospel reading from John 6:35, 41-51, "Jesus makes a lot of very bold claims about himself, but these promises about no longer hungering and no longer thirsting are some of the most impressive. No longer being hungry? Never again being thirsty? Really? It all sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, doesn’t it?" begins Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia. Is it a physical, spiritual, or emotional hunger? How can Jesus fill it? Martin offers a solution. Jesus invites us to come to the table. 
 
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In today's Gospel reading from John 6:35, 41-51, "Jesus makes a lot of very bold claims about himself, but these promises about no longer hungering and no longer thirsting are some of the most impressive. No longer being hungry? Never again being thirsty? Really? It all sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, doesn’t it?" begins Phillip Martin, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia. Is it a physical, spiritual, or emotional hunger? How can Jesus fill it? Martin offers a solution. Jesus invites us to come to the table.

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"Come to the Table," a Sermon by Phillip Martin from John 6:35, 41-51

The woman who had just rear ended Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond's First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, came running at him, shaking her fists. "It was your fault!...This whole thing was your fault!" The other driver also convinced the officer that it was Somerville's fault and Somerville got the ticket. Somerville says, "When we make mistakes, do some damage, rear-end innocent tourists, we begin to employ this enormous capacity to absolve ourselves of any responsibility...By shifting the blame or manipulating the evidence, we make things right—we justify ourselves." In today's sermon, "The Accidental Sinner," from 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a and Psalm 51:1-12, King David handled his sin differently. Instead of trying to justify his sin, David turned to God and said, "I'm sorry...It was my fault..." 
 
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The woman who had just rear ended Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond's First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday, came running at him, shaking her fists. "It was your fault!...This whole thing was your fault!" The other driver also convinced the officer that it was Somerville's fault and Somerville got the ticket. Somerville says, "When we make mistakes, do some damage, rear-end innocent tourists, we begin to employ this enormous capacity to absolve ourselves of any responsibility...By shifting the blame or manipulating the evidence, we make things right—we justify ourselves." In today's sermon, "The Accidental Sinner," from 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a and Psalm 51:1-12, King David handled his sin differently. Instead of trying to justify his sin, David turned to God and said, "I'm sorry...It was my fault..."

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"The Accidental Sinner," a Sermon by Jim Somerville from Psalm 51:1-12 and 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a

"It's an old story...a story that comes out of Israel's first days as a kingdom...It is a story that continues even today," begins Will Willimon, professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School, acclaimed pastor, and author of over sixty books. He continues, "We have not advanced beyond this old, old honest story..." about King David from 2 Samuel 11:1-15. "The Bible tells the truth about the way it was and the way it still is..." Domestic violence/abuse is still running rampant in today's culture. What role should the church play? "The church is a place where the truth is told and justice is served. Let's tell the truth...Christ gives us [that] responsibility." 
 
Caution: This sermon contains references to domestic violence. 
 
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"It's an old story...a story that comes out of Israel's first days as a kingdom...It is a story that continues even today," begins Will Willimon, professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School, acclaimed pastor, and author of over sixty books. He continues, "We have not advanced beyond this old, old honest story..." about King David from 2 Samuel 11:1-15. "The Bible tells the truth about the way it was and the way it still is..." Domestic violence/abuse is still running rampant in today's culture. What role should the church play? "The church is a place where the truth is told and justice is served. Let's tell the truth...Christ gives us [that] responsibility."

Caution: This sermon contains references to domestic violence.

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"Abuse of Power," a Sermon by Will Willimon from 2 Samuel 11:1-15

The Rev. MaryAnn, McKibben Dana, popular Presbyterian preacher, author, blogger, and retreat leader, takes up this Sunday's reading from the Gospel of Mark: the story of John the Baptist's beheading. Dana appeals to the drama of this text by considering the story in four separate scenes, and it reads like a Shakespearean tragedy. Is there any good news to be found in this text? If there is, MaryAnn McKibben Dana can find it. 
 
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The Rev. MaryAnn, McKibben Dana, popular Presbyterian preacher, author, blogger, and retreat leader, takes up this Sunday's reading from the Gospel of Mark: the story of John the Baptist's beheading.  Dana appeals to the drama of this text by considering the story in four separate scenes, and it reads like a Shakespearean tragedy.  Is there any good news to be found in this text?  If there is, MaryAnn McKibben Dana can find it.

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"Beheading of John the Baptist in Four Scenes," a Sermon by MaryAnn McKibben Dana from Mark 6:14-29

"The father of the groom was crying. He was standing in the corner of the Church, watching his son and the wedding party pray together just before the wedding rehearsal started...Dad pointed to his son and said, "Where did he learn to do all this?” And without hesitation, I said, "He learned it by watching you,"" begins Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. In Mark 4:26-34, "Jesus gives us an image that is meant to draw us in to a mystery. This parable presents an invitation for us to participate in the growth and spread of God’s kingdom – yes, we are called to be hard-working seed planters, but we are also called to be humble, grateful growth-watchers!" We plant the seed, but the growth "happens in a way that is mysterious to us." So, plant seeds everywhere. Then stand back in awe and watch God's handiwork! 
 
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"The father of the groom was crying. He was standing in the corner of the Church, watching his son and the wedding party pray together just before the wedding rehearsal started...Dad pointed to his son and said, "Where did he learn to do all this?” And without hesitation, I said, "He learned it by watching you,"" begins Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. In Mark 4:26-34, "Jesus gives us an image that is meant to draw us in to a mystery. This parable presents an invitation for us to participate in the growth and spread of God’s kingdom – yes, we are called to be hard-working seed planters, but we are also called to be humble, grateful growth-watchers!" We plant the seed, but the growth "happens in a way that is mysterious to us." So, plant seeds everywhere. Then stand back in awe and watch God's handiwork!

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"Plant Seeds Everywhere," a Sermon by Michael Renninger from Mark 4:26-34

"What kind of government do we want?" asks Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. Ahlgrim continues, "We're not alone in this...even the ancient Israelites wrestled with this question." In today's passage, 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15), despite Samuel's warnings of life with a king, the Israelites demand it. While it wasn't perfect, the good news for the Israelites and the good news for us is this: "God is able to work even through a system that isn't really what God had in mind." 
 
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"What kind of government do we want?" asks Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. Ahlgrim ...

&quot;Corrupt Government,&quot; a Sermon by Ryan Ahlgrim from 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15)

In today’s sermon from Acts 10:44-48, Amy Starr Redwine, pastor of Richmond’s First Presbyterian Church, says, “Until Acts chapter 10, we could be forgiven for thinking that it is Peter who made the church the church…or for assuming that it is us who must make sure the church stays the church. But this story makes clear: the church didn’t become the church because of Peter or Paul or any of the other apostles. The church also didn’t become the church because of non-Jews who insisted that God’s promises were for them too. What made the church the church – what makes the church the church – is the Holy Spirit.” It’s not about church leadership, never has been, never will be. It is always about the role and movement of the Holy Spirit. 
 
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In today’s sermon from Acts 10:44-48, Amy Starr Redwine, pastor of Richmond’s First Presbyterian Church, says, “Until Acts chapter 10, we could be forgiven for thinking that it is Peter who made the church the church…or for assuming that it is us who must make sure the church stays the church. But this story makes clear: the church didn’t become the church because of Peter or Paul or any of the other apostles. The church also didn’t become the church because of non-Jews who insisted that God’s promises were for them too. What made the church the church – what makes the church the church – is the Holy Spirit.” It’s not about church leadership, never has been, never will be. It is always about the role and movement of the Holy Spirit.

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"What Makes the Church, the CHURCH?" a Sermon by Amy Starr Redwine from Acts 10:44-48

In 1825, on the banks of the Wabash River in Indiana, an old town called New Harmony was founded. This town was to be the perfect society. Many wonderful things happened there, but within four years, they disbanded. “What went wrong?” asks Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. “People…We human beings are flawed…We’re not perfect. We’re not really capable of creating an ideal society.” This idea is at the heart of today’s passage from Genesis 9:8-17 and the basis for the season of Lent. There’s hope in God’s covenant with Noah and there’s hope for us. 
 
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In 1825, on the banks of the Wabash River in Indiana, an old town called New Harmony was founded. This town was to be the perfect society. Many wonderful things happened there, but within four years, they disbanded. “What went wrong?” asks Ryan Ahlgrim, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Richmond, Virginia. “People…We human beings are flawed…We’re not perfect. We’re not really capable of creating an ideal society.” This idea is at the heart of today’s passage from Genesis 9:8-17 and the basis for the season of Lent. There’s hope in God’s covenant with Noah and there’s hope for us.

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"What Went Wrong?" a Sermon by Ryan Ahlgrim from Genesis 9:8-17

“Many of us are familiar with the story we often call Jonah and the whale,” begins Amy Starr Redwine, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today’s passage from Jonah 3:1-5 and 10, Jonah goes to Nineveh, preaches, and the people repent. “Except, that’s not the end of the story. Because even though we usually turn Jonah’s story into a cautionary tale about trying to run away from God’s call, what happens at the end suggests that this story has another important lesson to teach us…It is a perfect example of someone fighting against the current of God’s mercy and grace,” continues Redwine. How do we give God’s mercy and grace to others when we don’t want to do so? It’s a timely message for us, just as it was for Jonah! 
 
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“Many of us are familiar with the story we often call Jonah and the whale,” begins Amy Starr Redwine, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. In today’s passage from Jonah 3:1-5 and 10, Jonah goes to Nineveh, preaches, and the people repent. “Except, that’s not the end of the story. Because even though we usually turn Jonah’s story into a cautionary tale about trying to run away from God’s call, what happens at the end suggests that this story has another important lesson to teach us…It is a perfect example of someone fighting against the current of God’s mercy and grace,” continues Redwine. How do we give God’s mercy and grace to others when we don’t want to do so? It’s a timely message for us, just as it was for Jonah!

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"Against the Wind," a Sermon by Amy Starr Redwine from Jonah 3:1-5, 10

“Have you noticed that the lectionary readings for today are all about call?…It’s enough to make you stop and consider your own call,” begins Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday. In 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20), Psalm 139:1-6 and 13-18, and John 1:43-51, Samuel, the psalmist, and Nathanael hear a call from God. Listen as Somerville tells his call story and encourages us to consider how God calls us too. 
 
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“Have you noticed that the lectionary readings for today are all about call?…It’s enough to make you stop and consider your own call,” begins Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church and Co-Founder of A Sermon for Every Sunday. In 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20), Psalm 139:1-6 and 13-18, and John 1:43-51, Samuel, the psalmist, and Nathanael hear a call from God. Listen as Somerville tells his call story and encourages us to consider how God calls us too.

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