Sermons – MPC Family Unknown

Rev. Ben preaches on the Noah’s Ark story, taking both a modern and ancient approach, and finding messages of comfort in both interpretations. For the reading, Rev. Ben quoted the Noah story from Bill Moyers’ Genesis series. Read the summary and see clips from the series

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Rev Ben preaches on the the Feast of St. David, connecting his story to a heresy that still drives us towards unattainable perfection and unrealistic levels of happiness.

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In response to the unrelatable Jesus of Matthew 17 (the transfiguration), Rev. Talitha celebrates the complex, challenging, dynamic Christ who inspires us to action.

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Rev. Ben preaches on the seemingly impossible standards set by Jesus’ challenging ‘salt of the earth’ teaching, and how it calls us to active morality & welcoming grace into our lives. Read Matthew 5:13-20 on Bibles.org

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Rev. Ben discusses his recent silent retreat at New Clairvaux monastery, and what it taught him about prayer, silence and wise foolishness. Read First Corinthians 1:20-31 on Bibles.org

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Ben is sure of his belief in God, but his views of God’s nature have evolved. He argues that a church should be the same way. It should be a unity of good people who welcome heresy.

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