Sermons

The parable of the Good Samaritan may well be one of the most famous of all of Jesus' stories - ranking right up there with the Prodigal Son. According to Luke it comes in response to a question from a religious scholar who wanted to know what was required to earn his way into eternal life. In Jesus' usual style, he doesn't answer the question directly. Instead he tells a story that illustrates his understanding of the matter.
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Mark 1: 14-15 & John 20: 19-23 * Roger C. Lynn * July 1, 2007

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This is not my typical sermon, and it didn't take shape in the typical way. Usually I find one idea, or theme, or image, and then I explore it and find ways to breathe some life into it. But on this occasion, as I pass the 500 mark for sermons preached in this place, I'm choosing to pause and take a breath and reflect on what I've been preaching - to spend some time pondering what it is that I believe. I don't think any of you have been here for all 500 sermons, but many of you have heard quite a few of them. So I doubt if anything I say here this morning will come as a surprise. You've heard me say all of this before. I do, however, invite you to listen again, that you might hear something of the radical good news of God's presence in our lives and in our world. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath and open your heart as you come along with me on a journey through the land of faith.
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