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Moses

Illusion and reality

February 27, 2022 by mwuc1 Leave a Comment

Text: Mark 9:2-9 (Jesus is transfigured) * Video of complete service * Order of service (PDF) I have a confession to make. I don’t like most of the Bible. I realize this is an unusual thing for an ordained minister to say, but it’s the truth. It is also true that I am deeply moved by the Gospel … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: death, Elijah, Exodus, jesus, Moses, resurrection, sermons, transfiguration

“Goodbye to All That”

February 28, 2021 by mwuc1 Leave a Comment

Texts: Mark 9:2-9 (the Transfiguration) * “Fear” by Kahil Gibran Video of complete service * Order of service Dreams sometimes seem to contain important messages. The difficult part is interpreting them. For example, does the appearance of a grandparent in a dream point to one’s attachment to family traditions; to a desire to move beyond those traditions; … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: Elijah, Lent, Moses, sermons, transfiguration

Is resistance futile?

October 15, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Exodus 1:8-17 (Midwives disobey the King of Egypt) As you may have noticed, I got my hair cut last week; and as always, I enjoyed chatting with my barber. Earlier this year, one of our monthly chats turned to the politics of racism. But that conversation didn’t get too far. My barber used the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: Colin Kaepernick, Exodus, Moses, Pharoh, politics, President, protesters, racism, reflections, Reformation, resistance, sermons, terror, united states

Faith of our fathers

July 10, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Matthew 17:1-19 (the Transfiguration) Canadians have been in a reflective mood this summer. July 1st was the 150th anniversary of Confederation. So, there have been parades, bigger than normal firework displays, and many essays about the history of Canada before and after 1867. Paul and Lesley Verdin led a worship service here last Sunday … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: baptism, Elijah, Exodus, jesus, Moses, sermons
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