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Sunday, August 17th, 2014
With many crises in the world today it can be difficult to find signs of hope. Rev. Daniel looks to the example of Jesus, who in today’s scripture is clearly shown to have changed his mind. From here Rev. Daniel arrives at the hopeful title of the sermon “We Can Change”.
Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28
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Sunday, August 10th, 2014
With the help of children and the Montclair Family Choir Talitha Phillips, (Coordinator for Children, Youth, and Family Life) reflects on the story of Mary and Martha seeking understanding of how the Spirit can empower us to be our true selves.
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
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Monday, August 4th, 2014
Youth Group Mission Trip Participants share their experiences on their recent mission trip to Memphis, TN. Caution: includes chard.
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Sunday, July 27th, 2014
Guest preacher Rev. Keith Geckeler discusses the battles over “purity” within the Protestant church — both the historical underpinnings and God’s call to rise above discord and do good in the world.
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Sunday, July 20th, 2014
Rev. Ben Daniel discusses the way that creativity can be seen as an expression of the image of God — but also how it calls us to apply that creative energy to the problems of the world.
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Sunday, July 13th, 2014
Continuing his series on being a thoughtful Christian, Rev. Daniel talks about the value of cultivating knowledge and wisdom; found in scripture and continuing throughout church history. Reminding the listener of the role that learning has played in our own traditions, he speaks to several current issues illustrating the essential importance of knowledge for the thoughtful Christian today.
Scripture: Proverbs 8
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Sunday, July 6th, 2014
Rev. Ben Daniel discusses the PCUSA’s recent decision to divest from three companies doing business with Israel, connecting it to the wider issue of politics and religion, and how the spirit guides us towards engagement with the world.
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Sunday, June 29th, 2014
In a week in which the news is about the detention of unaccompanied, undocumented immigrant children, Rev. Daniel responds to people “using the language of heaven” to justify this tragedy, draws on archetypal, mythic language to bring perspective and calls upon the thoughtful Christian to use such language when addressing such issues.
Scripture Matthew 4:1-11
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2014
In the context of Presbyterian Church (USA) recent decisions permitting pastors to perform same-gender marriages and on the occasion of Pride Week in the larger community, Rev. Daniel recognizes the leadership this congregation has taken on these issues and offers “in Evangelical English” the reasons why he supports these decisions.
Scripture – Psalm 8
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Sunday, June 15th, 2014
Rev. Daniel talks about “thin places” in the world where people feel a spiritual presence and the importance for Christians to be open to mystery.
Scripture Matthew 28:16-20
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