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Sunday, December 23rd, 2007God of Christmas, God of Jesus,
Two thousand years ago Rome had a plan to establish and keep peace through violence and victory, oppression and injustice in pursuit of power
Two thousand years ago you had a different plan to establish and keep peace through non-violence and equality, righteousness and justice in pursuit of shalom.
Rome’s […]
At Advent We Magnify The Lord
Sunday, December 16th, 2007
a sermon based on Luke 1:26-56
December 16, 2007 at Palm Bay, FL
by Rev. Scott Elliott
Today marks the Third Sunday of Advent. […]
A Prayer of Hope for the Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 9th, 2007Gracious God of Life and Love and Hope,
We are gathered on this Second Sunday of Advent where we remember the hope that is this season. It is still stunning to think that two thousand years ago a little peasant family brought into this world a baby who transformed the world. A baby who perennially offers […]
What Was John The Baptist Up To?
Saturday, December 8th, 2007by Rev. Scott Elliott
There are a number of stories of John’s baptisms in the New Testament (Matt 3:1-17; Mk 1:2-12; Lk 3:2-21; Jn 1:19-35), but, this week’s Lectionary reading is the one from Matthew which reads (NRSV):
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” […]
A Prayer for the First Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007Good and loving God we are gathered here today on this First Sunday of Advent where we remember the promise of peace. This is a season where much Love and happiness, Hope and Joy can be –and is– experienced as we turn our focus on the peace that you long for us to have. We […]
The Third Criminal on the Cross
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 A sermon based on Luke 23:33-43
Palm Bay, Florida November 25, 2007
by Rev. Scott Elliott
When my son Robin was a toddler he became obsessed with big machines. […]
A Prayer for the Start of the Christmas Season
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 Great Spirit, Good God,
The first hints of the Christmas season began to arrive in the summer at hobby and crafts stores. Now late in November we are surrounded by commerce touting Christmas at what seems like every turn in our lives. Although we often find ourselves annoyed with the commercialism that seems to make ever […]
2007 Thanksgiving Prayer
Sunday, November 18th, 2007Gracious God,
Despite whatever sense of need we may feel today – as we sit here on this fine Florida fall morning– the stunning truth is we have a life of abundance; a life overflowing with good things; great things, miraculous things. No matter what our bank account may be: WE ARE WEALTHY We are alive. […]
Veteran’s Day Prayer
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Rev. Scott Elliott
Good and loving God we are gathered here today on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It is the traditional day for Veteran’s Day and our thoughts are of the women and men who have served our nation in times of war and truce. We stand before you grateful for the […]
Trying to See Jesus
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007Trying to See Jesus
By the Reverend Alicia S. Rapp
Luke 19:1-19
November 4, 2007
At dinner with friends a couple of nights ago, we were talking about the movie “Luther,” a biographical account of Martin Luther, the 16th century priest who is responsible for beginning a revolution that changed the […]