Rev. Dottie LaPenta joins COA today and after our Advent focus on Mary, the mother of Jesus, turns our attention to Joseph, His adopted father.
Audio of Sermon: 12/29/2019: Don’t just do something: Stand there! A Guest Sermon on Joseph
12/24/2019: XMAS EVE SERMONS
12/22/2019: There’s Something about Mary PART 3: THE STORY COMES TOGETHER
This week we explore the bold and revolutionary side of Mary in her “song” that we call the Magnificat. Mary shows in these words that she understands who Jesus will be—not only for her personally (chosen and blessed), but also for the whole world longing for justice.
12/8/2019: There’s Something About Mary PART 2: WHOSE STORY IS IT?
This week we continue thinking about what it would have been like to watch Jesus’ ministry through the eyes of His mother Mary. In particular, how would it feel to watch opposition grow as He preaches a scandalous and upside Kingdom and redefines ideas like family? Pray and consider these things with us this season…
Audio of Sermon: 12/8/2019: There’s Something About Mary PART 2: WHOSE STORY IS IT?
12/1/2019: There’s Something About Mary PART 1: THE BIGGER STORY
AThis sermon considers a character that is often only thought of when it is time for Christmas, but whose witness and faith provide lessons for our journeys all year long. Join us in pondering Mary, Mother of Jesus. She belongs in more than simply Nativity sets. Her courage and faith in the face of her Son’s whole life can guide us in the dark times we live in today.
