Category: Larchmont Avenue Church
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“A Glimpse of God”
Theme: A Glimpse of God among us restores our faith, even on our darkest days. Luke 24: 13-35 (NRSV): Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking…
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“When Air Becomes Breath”
Theme: The mystery of the resurrection leads us from a place of anguish to tremendous relief, when one sacred death becomes life for us all, as air becomes breath, turning tearfulness to joy. John 20:11-18 (NRSV): But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and…
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“A City in Turmoil”
Theme: Christ enters our lives with hope and a promise, even in the most desperate times – or, perhaps, because of them. Psalm 23 (NRSV): When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and…
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“The Darkest Valley”
Theme: The Lord our Shepherd guides us through the Darkest Valleys – and brings us safely home. Psalm 23 (NRSV): The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.…
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“Don’t Stop Now”
Theme: The Spirit of God’s Love reconnects us as Christ’s church community to God and the world. Exodus 17:1-7 (NRSV): From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarrelled…
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“Under Cover”
Theme: Following Jesus takes courage and commitment, and may start with stealth. John 3:1-17 (NRSV): Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do…
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“Mountain Top Views – Getting the Lens Right”
Theme: Christ is here – only if we look and listen will we see him and find our Way to peace. Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV): Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his…
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“Welcoming Christ”
Theme: We prepare for encountering God by a willingness to change our ways and life life afresh in Christ. Matthew 3:1-12 (NRSV): In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when…
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“The Saints Among Us”
Theme: We are all Saints connected through Christ. Luke 6:20-31 (NRSV): Then he looked up at his disciples and said:‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. ‘Blessed are you…
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“Everything They Didn’t Teach You in Business School – But Should Have”
Theme: Relationships count more than money – and God’s justice depends on them. Luke 16: 1-13 (NRSV): Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, “What is…
Ellen Clark Clemot 