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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 17 Year A

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The cost of discipleship Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 After Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (16:16), Jesus reveals the ultimate purpose of his ministry. These words prove … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 16, Year A

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Foundation of Faith Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20 It remains a perennial problem. We know we are God’s children through water and the word. We know the gifts of the Spirit are ours through the community. … Continue reading →

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Season after Pentecost: Proper 7, Year A

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The cost of discipleship Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 The disciples were sent out by Jesus to do nothing but make present God’s liberating power among the people. They heal the sick, preach release to the … Continue reading →

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