Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Faithfully Dishonest?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by barbvaughan

This lesson follows the very well-known parable of the prodigal son. I think we will be well served if we keep that story in mind as we hear and consider this one. Where are the similarities and where are the … Continue reading →

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A Very Human Prayer

Posted on July 28, 2013 by barbvaughan

From the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, July 28, 2013. Luke 11:1-13  He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” … Continue reading →

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Credibility Gap

Posted on October 30, 2011 by barbvaughan

I was asked to preach on 10/30/11 at a church for whom I’ve been doing some pulpit supply. I chose to work with the text from Matthew for the sermon. The text evidences the tensions between Jesus and the Pharisees, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness: A Mathematical Proposition?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by barbvaughan

I was asked to preach on 9-11 at a church for whom I’ve been doing some pulpit supply. Honored and nervous because of the weight of the day, I chose to work with the text from Matthew for the sermon, though the whole … Continue reading →

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Do You Love Me?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by barbvaughan

This was the last sermon I preached at my field site on April 28, 2010. The lectionary passage from the Gospel of John was full of images and ideas. So many that I think I tried to do too much. … Continue reading →

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