Rev. Ben Daniel discusses the lessons of John’s story of the blind man who was given sight: value people and truth over doctrine, and live joyfully with open minds and hearts.
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Surprise Me
Sunday, March 23rd, 2014
In Rev. Ben Daniel’s first sermon as the new pastor of MPC, he explores the idea of surprise: the importance of being open to it, and how the good things we do can cause the kingdom of God to sprout up in new and unexpected ways.
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Wind, Birth, and Endless Possibility
Monday, March 17th, 2014
Guest preacher Rev. Kathy Ray discusses John 3:16 and the rest of the story of Nicodemus, drawing out how it challenges us to be “reborn from above”: let go of what you know, and instead be love, truth, and light.
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On Sheep and Shepherds
Monday, March 10th, 2014
Rev. Melinda McLain’s final sermon as Interim Pastor is an exploration of sheep and shepherds: what it is really like to tend sheep, what does it mean to be a shepherd for others, and who are the shepherds in your life now?
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Worry Wisdom
Sunday, March 2nd, 2014
Rev. Melinda McClain talks about worry: how it’s important not to get caught up in the race for material and social success, and how it’s better to get our priorities straight and focus on love.
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Irresistible Wisdom
Sunday, February 23rd, 2014
Continuing her series from the Sermon on the Mount with Matt 5: 38-48 Frev. Melinda speaks about what it takes to “win” in the tug-of -war of life.
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False Wisdom
Sunday, February 16th, 2014
Rev. Melinda looks at 1 Corinthian 3:1-9 for lessons about lessons about factions within a church and the enduring power of love.
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Salty Wisdom
Sunday, February 9th, 2014
Continuing her focus on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew (Matt 5: 13-20) Rev. Melinda asks “What does your (spiritual) salt taste like? What kind of light do you shine for the world?” inviting us to know our spiritual sources.
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Living Wisdom
Sunday, February 2nd, 2014
Reflecting on the Subversiveness of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-12), and observing the life of recently deceased musician Pete Seeger Rev.Melinda challenges the listener to “be a blessing” in everything that we do.
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Fishy Wisdom
Sunday, January 26th, 2014
Rev Melinda discusses the biblical concept of ‘call’, ranging from the way it was manifested in the life of Shaker founder Ann Lee, to the way it can lead all of us to be hopeful, positive lights in the darkness.
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