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“And Still We Are Not Saved?”

A Season Yet to Come Summer is coming…and still we are not saved. Two scripture lessons frame what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church today: Psalm 104:27-34, 35b and John 20:19-23. First there’s Psalm 104, a psalm which … Continue reading

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The Refugee Jesus

The following sermon was preached at Rutgers Presbyterian Church on November, 22, 2015, Christ the King Sunday. Author Rev. Mark Koenig writes, “I rarely post sermons, however this one received enough positive feedback that I make an exception. Note that … Continue reading

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Pride, Fear, and the Future of the Church

Lessons from Harry Emerson Fosdick On May 21, 1922, Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick climbed into the pulpit of First Presbyterian Church in New York City. It was a precarious time for the denomination. Congregations were battling each other. Members were … Continue reading

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GA221: The Aftermath

Reflections on Justice and Social Witness During and After the 221st General Assembly Let’s Focus on Nonviolence, Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott Let’s focus on nonviolence! I am encouraged by the news out of the 221st General Assembly of the … Continue reading

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