Tag: Authority

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  Who Is Your Voice Of Authority? – A Sermon On Mark 1:21-28

  January 28, 2024

  What captures your attention in today’s gospel (Mark 1:21-28)? What astounds you about this story?   When I hear this story my attention is almost always drawn to the man with an unclean spirit. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what captures your attention too. It’s dramatic, sensational, and hard to ignore.  But today what Read more
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  “The Heart Has Its Reasons” – A Sermon On Matthew 21:32-32

  October 3, 2023

  “Get out of your head and into your heart.” I can’t count the number of times my spiritual director has said that to me over the last thirty years. I’d go to him with a problem or I’d ask him, “What’s the right answer?” or “What should I do?” He rarely gave me a direct Read more
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  God is Not the Boss of You – A Sermon on Matthew 21:23-32

  September 28, 2014

  Authority issues. Have you ever known anyone with authority issues? Authority is the theme running throughout today’s gospel (Matthew 21:23-32, Proper 21A). The chief priests and elders take issue with Jesus’ authority. The two sons challenge their father’s authority. They’re not the only ones with authority issues. And yes, I’m talking about you. I’m talking Read more