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In the Parish

by Rev. Brian O. Bennett

Sermons and other reflection from an ELCA pastor

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  1. Sermon Nov. 8, 2015 -- God, the Generous Giver

    Reading: Mark 12: 38-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16 The story of the widow giving her last two coins to the treasury is not necessarily a model for us, but a reminder for Jesus of his own story.

  2. Reformation Sunday -- Re-formed to Re-form -- Oct. 25, 2015

    Reading: John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday is often a day of celebration for Lutherans. Such a day often leads us to forget the truth about our Christian life.

  3. Slave to Ambition

    Reading: Mark 10:35-45 In the midst of ambitious disciples, Jesus lays out what ambition looks like in the Kingdom.

  4. The Lens vs. The Mirror

    Readings: Mark 10:17-31 Here we have some of the longest accounts of Jesus' teaching in Mark's gospel. And it focuses on money, a favorite among Jesus and the prophets, and a topic we all would rather avoid.

  5. Kingdom-formed Community

    Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; Mark 10:2-16 God creates human community in Genesis and Jesus upholds a Kingdom-formed community based in mercy and grace as a witness to God's love in the world.

  6. God Loves {insert_name} More

    Reading: Mark 9: 30-37 Jesus follows God's lead of caring for the poor and outcast more that those who exist in positions of power. Not because they are loved more, but because God seeks to redeem all creation, not just the VIPs. Jesus invites us into that life.

  7. Seeing Potential -- 5th Sunday in Lent

    Reading: John 12:20-33

  8. Geeks and the Mirror of the Law

    Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 The culture of geeks is a particularly fertile area to reflect theologically on our human existence. Reflecting on our existence is at the core of understanding the decalogue. =============================================This sermon was preached at Zion Lutheran Church in...

  9. 1st Sunday in Lent -- Signs Signs Everywhere are Signs

    Reading: Genesis 9:8-17, Mark 1:9-15 In the sermon, I mention an image. This is it.

  10. Ash Wednesday 2015 -- Happiness and Ashes

    Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

  11. Feeding the Hungry -- Feb 8, 2015

    Reading: Matthew 14:13-33 Jesus feeds the multitude with a meal that is contrasted with another meal that takes place right before this one.

  12. Where Moth and Rust Consume -- Feb 1, 2015

    Reading: Matthew 6:7-21 Treasure in heaven... it's more than just money or salvation

  13. Blessed Be the Venerable Jim Gordan

    Reading: Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes point to a future life that is made known in the real lives of people here and now.

  14. Temptation -- 2nd Sunday after Epiphany -- Jan 19, 2015

    Reading: Matthew 4:1-17 Jesus' temptation and his withstanding it are functions of his humanity. God gives us ways to withstand temptation.

  15. Baptism of Our Lord -- Who am I?

    Reading: Matthew 3:1-17 The identity of Jesus is revealed at his baptism. His identity then has implications for us upon our baptism.

  16. Hobbits and Christmas

    Reading: Luke 2:1-20 In the midst of darkness and uncertainty, God seeks to redeem the world through the ordinariness of human existence rather than through a major power play.

  17. Words of Wisdom -- 4th Sunday of Advent

    Reading: Luke 1:26-38

  18. Jeremiah and Our Identity -- Nov 9, 2014

    Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 7:1-11Matthew 21: 12-13

  19. Isaiah, Hezekiah and Sennacherib

    From Nov. 2, 2014 Reading: Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; then 2:1-4

  20. Elisha and Naaman

    Following the Narrative Lectionary, from October 19, 2014 Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14

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Sermons and other reflection from an ELCA pastor

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Rev. Brian O. Bennett

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