Father Jeff reveals that our scripture is not about reward and punishment but not losing relationship. He assigns homework with a mirror that weirded him out. Listen for instructions.

The gospel reading from Matthew 10:37-42 is available to read (click for Matthew text) or listen to the Gospel read aloud in the recording below. Click on the white triangle in the black bar-shaped player below to listen to the sermon now or click on the link labeled: Download below the player to save a mp3 file for listening later.

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Father Jeff tells us that the Realm of God, the Kingdom of Heaven is coming near, not after death but here and now. How we remain in relationship by restoring people to the community even those who have died! A introduction to the world view and message of Gospel of Matthew.

The gospel reading from Matthew 9:35-10:8 and the Genesis 18:1-15 are available to read (click for Genesis text, click for Matthew text) or listen to the Gospel read aloud in the recording below. Click on the white triangle in the black bar-shaped player below to listen to the sermon now or click on the link labeled: Download below the player to save a mp3 file for listening later.

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“Be in Relationship with” is a good understanding of what the word “belief” means. Jesus invites us into a relationship of God, Christ, Spirit, you, me, and all creation. Father Jeff Paul explores what this kind of loving connection looks like as described and enacted by Jesus in his farewell discourse.

The gospel John 14:15-21 is available to read (click for sermon text) or listen to it read by The Rev. Deacon Betty Bianchi in the recording below. Click on the white triangle in the black bar-shaped player below to listen to the sermon now or click on the link labeled: Download below the player to save a mp3 file for listening later.

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The Rev. Kimberly Morgan, Associate Priest at St. Peter’s, separates the fruit salad we habitually make of the gospel accounts to explore the fruit of the spirit. How we can live into the spiritual transformation brought to us by Christ, the paradox of seeking God who is already at the center of our being.

The gospel John 14:1-14 is available to read (click for sermon text) or listen to it read by The Rev. Deacon Betty Bianchi in the recording below. Click on the white triangle in the black bar-shaped player below to listen to the sermon now or click on the link labeled: Download below the player to save a mp3 file for listening later.

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Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, Akron, Ohio window; Christy Ramsey, photographer

Father Jeff deftly incorporates questions from a congregation member about fear that are inaudible on the recording in a message about being invited out of our desolation into awareness, acceptance, and then action, joining Christ in taking, blessing, breaking and giving.

The gospel Luke 24:13-35 is available to read (click for sermon text) or listen to it read by The Rev. Deacon Betty Bianchi in the recording below. Click on the white triangle in the black bar-shaped player below to listen to the sermon now or click on the link labeled: Download below the player to save a mp3 file for listening later.

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