Sermons from July 2023

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7-16-2023 “The Good Soil, the Good Seed” Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Pentecost VII

Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor If you are a regular church attendee and have cycled through the lectionary a few times, then you’ve heard the parable of the sower before: the story of the man who sows seed into different kinds of soil.  Even if you aren’t a regular churchgoer, you may have heard the […]

7-2-2023 “Tough Teachings” (Genesis 22:1-14) Pentecost V

Dr. John Tamilio III © 2023, Dr. Tamilio The story of the sacrifice of Isaac is a tough one.  It’s no wonder that many mainline preachers avoid it.  Some critics of religion say that it amounts to little more than divine child abuse.  Why would God ask anyone to sacrifice their child?  I know — […]