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Prodigal Son

The metaphors of life and love

March 27, 2022 by mwuc1 Leave a Comment

Text: Luke 15:11-32 (the Parable of the Prodigal Son) * video of the complete service Why do we participate in church? This is a question we ask periodically at Mill Woods United, and I appreciate it. When I surprised myself by joining Kingston Road United Church in Toronto 20 years ago, it had nothing to do … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: death, metaphors, Prodigal Son, resurrection, sermons

The Rise and Fall of the Prodigal Empire

April 1, 2019 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 15: 11-31 (the Parable of the Prodigal Son) During Lent, we journey to Jerusalem with Jesus. This can feel like a dark season because it ends in Jesus’ death. But the path is illuminated by the light of Easter, which shines back at us. This light is the promise of resurrection. The Parable … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: Brexit, British Empire, death, easter, Lent, Prodigal Son, resurrection, sermons
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