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Christ The Divine Gardener
Cece and her sunflower! A few years ago I was visiting my brother and sister-in-law and niece and nephew one spring afternoon. It was a...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
4 days ago7 min read
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The Covenant and the Crucified One
Thanks be to God for His commitment to the covenant, for the salvation story of humanity, for the salvation we have in Jesus Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 205 min read
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Temptation to a Different Way
This Lent, let us follow Jesus’ example in discerning our own call and spend time intentionally seeking to align our wills with God’s.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 105 min read
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Unveil Your Lamp; Let Your Light Shine
The Holy Spirit is at work making each of us a bright light-bearer for Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Mar 66 min read
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Stop "Shoulding" Yourself!
Friends, I’m afraid we’re going to try a few veggies...
Ryan Heckman
Feb 276 min read
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Unworthy, Yet Called
Let us commit ourselves to the path of following Jesus. Of caring for the “least of these.”
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 108 min read
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God’s Faithfulness from Generation to Generation
Photo by Pascal Müller on Unsplash Luke 2:22-40 Today is exactly 40 days after Christmas and it is the day we celebrate the Presentation...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Feb 57 min read
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Mercy for the Poor
Photo by Michaela Murphy on Unsplash Luke 4:14-21 In this season after Epiphany we’ve been exploring the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry. ...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 286 min read
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Jesus’ First Miracle: Celebrating Abundant Life
Photo by Jesse Belleque on Unsplash John 2: 1-11 The first wedding I ever performed was for my friend Josh and his wife Magen. They...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 226 min read
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Baptism of Holy Spirit and of Fire
Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Photo by Dilip Poddar on Unsplash ) Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 My brother and sister-in-law and niece and nephew...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Jan 166 min read
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What Was Your Longest Journey?
One of my favorite books to reread, to pick up and begin again, is The Odyssey. The amazing journey of a long journey home. Sometimes I...
Pastor William Carter
Dec 19, 20245 min read
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Refined for the Coming
Luke 3:7-18 Metallurgy is the art and science of refining metals and modifying them for use. Ore is a rock which contains a valuable...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 16, 20246 min read
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Preparation for the Coming
Luke 3:1-6 In football there’s two ways for the offense to advance the ball: either the quarterback throws the football to a receiver or...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Waiting For The Coming
Luke 21:25-36 Today is the first Sunday of Advent which means it’s the first Sunday of the new church year. It’s the day the...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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Christ the King of Truth
John 18:33-38 In the aftermath of World War One, Europe was in shambles. Millions were dead. A generation was lost. Many vowed to...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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After The Birth Pangs
The movie This Is the End is a comedy about the end of the world. In it, actors Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and others all...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Nov 18, 20246 min read
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Our 2 Copper Coins
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. This morning, I want to root into what calls us into our vocation...
Ryan Heckman
Nov 14, 20246 min read
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A Promise to Cling To
On this All Saints Sunday, I bring to you much needed grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. We believe in an...
Ryan Heckman
Nov 7, 20246 min read
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The Freedom to a Christian
John 8:31-36 Katharina von Bora was born in 1499 in Germany. As a young girl she was sent to a convent to be educated and lived with her...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 31, 20246 min read
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Telling the Story of the Servant Leader
Mark 10: 35-45 Six years ago, this weekend I had my Call Sunday here at St. Matthew and I preached on this text. As my sermon opener I...
The Rev. Dr. Brian Rajcok
Oct 21, 20245 min read
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