http://irvingparkumc.com/sermons/ Sermons from Pastor Margaret Gramley Copyright 2010 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:29:25 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss June 27, 2010 Galatians 5:1-15 Lowell Allen, guest pastor (retired) “AN VERY ANGRY PASTOR” Say “It is not True!” The pastor is the very model of the modern person “Clothed with Christ!” Pastor Hadaway pointed out last week that those... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/06/a_very_angry_pa.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/06/a_very_angry_pa.html Sermons Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:29:25 -0600 Footnotes: (1) Quoted from Christianity for the Rest of Us, Diana Butler Bass. © 2006 Harper Collins. http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/06/good_news.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/06/good_news.html Sermons Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Easter 4.04.10 Empty, but Full of Promise Luke 24:1-12 I was very impressed during a discussion with a father who informed me that he is careful about the promises he makes to his daughter. Why? He doesn’t want to break... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/04/empty_but_full.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/04/empty_but_full.html Sermons Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0600 March 21, 2010 At Home in God’s Abundance Luke 15:1-3, 11b to 32 Many of us know this story. It is often referred to as the parable of the prodigal son… a son who was immature, self-centered, and yes, lost.... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/03/at_home_in_gods.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/03/at_home_in_gods.html Sermons Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Lent 3: Gardeners for God’s Glory March 7, 2010 Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9 Today’s gospel reading concludes a larger section of text that begins with Luke chapter 12, verse 35 on watchfulness and preparation for the coming judgment. The predominately... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/03/gardeners_for_g.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/03/gardeners_for_g.html Sermons Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Sermon, February 28, 2010 Surrounded by God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 27, Luke 13:31-35 The readings for this Sunday are about promise—the promises of God and the people’s belief in those promises. When we think about the promises given to... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/surrounded_by_g.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/surrounded_by_g.html Sermons Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Practicing Peace: The Call for a Nonviolent Witness in the 21st Century Week Five: Building a Sustainable, Peaceful Kingdom February 14, 2010: Luke 6:12-16, 46-49 Today we are one of hundreds of congregations who are participating in the National Preach-in... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/practicing_peac.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/practicing_peac.html Sermons Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Practicing Peace: The Call for a Nonviolent Witness in the 21st Century Week Four: The Life-Giving Power of Peace February 7, 2010: Luke 6:37-45 To practice peace is to intentionally choose a nonviolent response to acts of violence, whether those... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/the_lifegiving.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/02/the_lifegiving.html Sermons Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Practicing Peace: The Call for a Nonviolent Witness in the 21st Century Week Three: Stand Up, Stand For, Stand With January 31, 2010: Luke 6:27-36, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This morning we are in week three of our sermon series, Practicing... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/stand_up_stand.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/stand_up_stand.html Sermons Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Practicing Peace: The Call for a Nonviolent Witness in the 21st Century Week Two: It All Started with an “Ordinary Housewife” January 24, 2010: Luke 6:1-11 Let me introduce you to two “ordinary” women who have given an extraordinary witness... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/it_all_started.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/it_all_started.html Sermons Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0600 Practicing Peace: The Call for a Nonviolent Witness in the 21st Century Week One: Our Christian History of Nonviolence January 17, 2010: Luke 6:17-26 I recall a conversation with a pastoral colleague a month ago about President Obama’s decision to... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/week_1_our_chri.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2010/01/week_1_our_chri.html Sermons Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0600 November 29, 2009 Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36 Advent is upon us. Advent is the season before Christmas. In Advent we get ready, we get ready for the Birth of Jesus. It is typical in Advent for us to read passages... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/advent_1_signs.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/advent_1_signs.html Sermons Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0600 November 22, 2009 Christ the King Sunday John 18:33-38, Revelation 1:4- 8 Picture this… Lorna’s grandmother from New York recently sent her a sweater for her birthday. Unfortunately for Lorna, it’s absolutely horrible! It’s pink and has bows all over... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/testify_to_the.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/testify_to_the.html Sermons Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0600 Sermon: November 15, 2009 Built to Last… 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Mark 13:1-8 Since 9/11 we are painfully aware that great buildings can come crashing down. Just like the institutions they represent. Those in positions of power abuse their power and... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/built_to_last.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/built_to_last.html Sermons Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0600 Sermon: November 15, 2009 Built to Last… 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Mark 13:1-8 Since 9/11 we are painfully aware that great buildings can come crashing down. Just like the institutions they represent. Those in positions of power abuse their power and... http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/built_to_last_1.html http://irvingparkumc.com/sermonsarchive/2009/11/built_to_last_1.html Sermons Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:54:58 -0600