by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Oct 27, 2019 | Sermons
1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 When the sharp edges of the horror start to soften, there’s a popular story that kind-hearted people tell about God. You’ve heard this story before. It pretty much goes like this: God is in charge of the universe. God has a desire for how things...
by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Oct 20, 2019 | Sermons
2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 2 Samuel 6:1-5 Today we hear the story of God going into the city of Jerusalem. If you think this was a celebration of glittering praise, you’re absolutely right. The procession of the LORD comes with glad singing and dancing, probably crashing...
by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Oct 13, 2019 | Sermons
Ruth 1:1-18 You might know, there was a time when I lived and worked in a transitional house for women in recovery from addiction and homelessness. If you have ever lived in any kind of dwelling with any other human person, then you understand. Disputes were not...
by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Oct 6, 2019 | Sermons
Deuteronomy 5:1-21 and Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Sometime in the past, you might have shared communion with one of our deacons or parish nurses in your living room. Sometime in the future there might come the day, when one of us will visit you bringing communion right into...
by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Sep 22, 2019 | Sermons
Genesis 32:9-13, 22-30 and Psalm 30 Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes in the morning. This is the promise of the Psalm. And you’ve got love it’s hopefulness, right? You’ve got to love its symmetry. Both parts of the sentence are so well balanced. The...
by Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield | Sep 15, 2019 | Sermons
Genesis 18:1-15 and Genesis 21:1-7 Will you join me in prayer… “God, you love the poor in spirit. God, you comfort those who mourn. Balm for wounds, the friend of sinners, taking the side of earth’s forlorn. Up from the depths you raised your people, giving them...
