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SUMMARY:Proper 15 - Year B
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	King David died and was buried in Jerusalem. He had ruled over Israel for forty years; seven years from Hebron\, and then thirty-three from Jerusalem. David’s son Solomon inherited the throne\, and he had a firm grip on the kingdom. \nSolomon honoured the LORD and lived as his father David had taught him. In addition he offered sacrifices and burned incense at some of the sacred sites in the hills. The most important of these sacred sites was at Gibeon and Solomon offered more than a thousand sacrifices on the altar there. \nOne night\, while he was staying over in Gibeon\, the LORD God appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said to him\, “Solomon\, what would you most like me to give you?” \nSolomon answered God\, saying: \nYou always loved my father\, your servant David. Your love was solid and unshakable\, because he was good and honest and did what was right by you. As a sign of your love and loyalty to him\, you gave him a son to inherit his kingdom. So here I am\, LORD God. I am your servant\, and you have made me king in place of my father\, even though I’m little more than a boy and have no idea how to conduct myself properly. I am your servant and you have given me the job of ruling your chosen people\, even though they are a great nation and there are more of them than anyone can count. So then\, what I would most like you to give me is a sharp mind to rule justly and to be able to pick the difference between right and wrong every time. Without such a gift\, no one could ever hope to rule your people. \nThe Lord was most impressed with Solomon’s request\, and said to him: \nYou could have selfishly asked me to give you a long life\, or to make you the richest man on earth\, or to wipe out your enemies. But instead you have asked me for the wisdom to make the right decisions for my people. You have chosen well and I will give you exactly what you have asked for. You will have more wisdom and insight than anyone else who has ever lived or ever will. And to top it all off\, I will also give you what you could have asked for\, but didn’t. All your life you will be extraordinarily rich\, and you will be greatly honoured by everyone. No other king will be able to hold a candle to you. And if you do things my way and play by the rules I have given you\, much as your father did\, then I will give you a long and healthy life. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 111			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Wow! More power to you\, LORD!\nWe can’t thank you enough.\nWith all who stand for justice\nour hearts burst with gratitude. \nThe things you do are fantastic\, LORD\,\nand those who see and understand\nnever tire of exploring them. \nYour works are magnificent\, majestic\,\nand their integrity will never be eroded. \nYou have a reputation for doing amazing things\,\nand all of them generous and merciful. \nYou nourish those who honour you\nand you are always true to your word. \nYou have left your people in no doubt\nabout your power;\nyou have given them the whole world on a plate. \nEverything you put your hands to\nis faithful\, fair and trustworthy\,\nas is everything you say. \nWhat you say goes\, now and forever\,\nand no one can afford to ignore it. \nYou rescue your people and bring them home safe\,\nfor you have committed yourself to them\nfor all time. \nThe mere mention of your holy name\nmakes us go weak all over! \nWisdom is born when your awesome presence\nknocks us to our knees\nand those who never lose sight of that\nhave got their heads on straight. \nAwestruck\, we give you honour and respect for ever. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Ephesians 5: 15-20			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	When it comes to the way you live\, watch your step! Don’t go acting without thinking. Use your heads and live wisely. Make the most of your time\, because these days\, evil never stops trying to seduce us. So don’t be naive and stupid. See to it that you get the will of the Lord clear in your heads. And if you’re going to go getting yourselves “under the influence”\, make sure its the influence of the Spirit and not of the wine! It will still get you singing! Sing together often — psalms\, hymns and spiritual songs — offer them as a toe-tapping gift to the Lord\, and when you’re not together\, do the same thing in your hearts. As children filled with gratitude and wonder\, give thanks to God — all the time and for everything. Mention the name of our Lord Jesus Christ when you do\, as a reminder of where our gratitude comes from. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  John 6: 51-58			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Jesus said\, “I am the living bread — straight from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live life without end and without limit. The bread that I’m offering is my own flesh\, and I give it for the life of the world.” \nThis got the people all worked up and they began arguing among themselves\, saying\, “What is this bloke talking about? He can’t serve a meal of his own flesh\, can he?” \nHearing this\, Jesus said to them: \nLet me set you straight on this. Unless you swallow the New Human — consume him flesh and blood — you’ll be lifeless. Those who do consume me are nourished by my flesh and blood and have life without limit. I’ll be there for them on the last day\, raising them to new life. You see\, my flesh and blood are the real stuff — true food and drink. What you eat and drink becomes a part of you\, but when you consume my flesh and blood\, not only will I become a part of you\, but you’ll find yourself in me\, becoming a part of me. The God who conceived me is the source of my life and has sent me\, serving me up to you. In much the same way\, I will be the source of life for whoever digests me. Do you see then? This is the real bread which has come from heaven. It’s not like what your ancestors ate in the desert. They still died. This is different. Those who eat this bread will live life without end and without limit. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Below are the alternative 1st Reading and Psalm themed to the Gospel lection			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Prior to the revision of the Lectionary in 1992\, the 1st reading and the psalm that responded to it were chosen to link thematically with the gospel reading. After hearing the critique of those who said that the Hebrew Scriptures\, from which the first reading is usually chosen\, should be allowed to speak with their own voice rather than just add support to the gospel reading\, the Lectionary was revised so that during Ordinary Time\, the 1st reading runs in its own semi-continuous series\, working through various books of the Hebrew Bible. The older themed series continues to be available as an alternative. \nThe weekly prayers offered here at LaughingBird Resources are based on the four readings above\, and do not draw on the themed 1st reading and psalm. \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Proverbs 9: 1-6			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Wisdom has established herself in the neighbourhood;\nher house has seven rooms\, a place for everyone. \nShe has laid her table for a great house-warming feast;\nthe meat is roasted\, the wine is poured\,\nher servant-girls are ready to wait on the guests. \nOn the busiest corner in town she makes her invitation\,\n“Is life a riddle to you? Then come with me!\nDo the concerns of each day\nleave you scratching your head?\nCome over to my place and we’ll chew the fat.\nShare my bread and wine and things will fall into place.\nThe time has come to turn the corner\,\nto grow up\, to embrace life.\nThink before you act\nand walk with understanding.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 34: 9-14			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	May the people you have chosen treat you with respect\, LORD;\nfor those who do never want for anything. \nEven fearsome sharks go hungry sometimes\,\nbut people who entrust themselves to you never miss out. \nWhen the children gather\, I’ll teach them to trust you\, LORD;\nthis is the message I’ll pass on to them: \n“Do you hunger for life;\ndo you want to know the secret of a long and happy life?\nDon’t vilify anyone with what you say\,\nand let every word that passes your lips be the honest truth.\nGive evil a wide berth\, and embrace goodness instead.\nSeek peace\, and work hard to maintain it.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nin the company of those who live with integrity\,\nfor you have given yourself to us as flesh and blood\nand become the bread that nourishes us for eternal life. \nYour righteousness was established before time began\nand all you have created reflects your honour and majesty.\nYou made a covenant with your people\nand gave yourself generously to all\nwho seek your wisdom and walk in your ways. \nIn your great and steadfast love\,\nyou have come to redeem your people\,\noffering us life in your Son\, Jesus.\nThough his blood was poured out\nand his flesh sent to the grave\,\nyou raised him up to new life\,\nand now he offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We give thanks for your Son\, Jesus\,\nwho you raised to new life\,\nand who now offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nin the company of those who live with integrity\,\nat all times and for everything\nin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. \nYour righteousness was established before time began\nand all you have created reflects your honour and majesty.\nYou made a covenant with your people\nand gave yourself generously to all\nwho seek your wisdom and walk in your ways. \nIn your great and steadfast love\,\nyou have come to redeem your people\,\noffering us life in your Son\, Jesus.\nThough his blood was poured out\nand his flesh sent to the grave\,\nyou raised him up to new life\,\nand now he offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	The Lord is gracious and merciful\nand comes to us to redeem us.\nChrist Jesus offers himself to us\, forgiving our sins\nand promising to raise us to life on the last day. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go out\, nourished by the bread of heaven\,\nand take care to walk in the ways of wisdom.\nDiscern carefully between right and wrong.\nUnderstand what the will of the Lord is.\nFeed on Christ and be filled with the Spirit. \nAnd may God give you a wise and discerning mind;\nMay Christ Jesus fill you with life in all its fullness;\nand may the Holy Spirit overflow in you\nin songs of joy and praise forever. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nOn Political WisdomA sermon on 1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14 & Psalm 111 by Mark Brett\n\n\n\nThe Violence of CommunionA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nBreadA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nCannibalism and CommunionA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nThe Wounded BodyA sermon on John 6: 51-58 and Matthew 5: 3-10 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nDrunk and Disorderly for JesusA sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nFilled with the SpiritA sermon on Ephesians 5:18 by Joel Sierra\n\n\n\nSinging our Way into LifeA sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20 by Nathan Nettleton
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SUMMARY:Proper 15 - Year B
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	King David died and was buried in Jerusalem. He had ruled over Israel for forty years; seven years from Hebron\, and then thirty-three from Jerusalem. David’s son Solomon inherited the throne\, and he had a firm grip on the kingdom. \nSolomon honoured the LORD and lived as his father David had taught him. In addition he offered sacrifices and burned incense at some of the sacred sites in the hills. The most important of these sacred sites was at Gibeon and Solomon offered more than a thousand sacrifices on the altar there. \nOne night\, while he was staying over in Gibeon\, the LORD God appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said to him\, “Solomon\, what would you most like me to give you?” \nSolomon answered God\, saying: \nYou always loved my father\, your servant David. Your love was solid and unshakable\, because he was good and honest and did what was right by you. As a sign of your love and loyalty to him\, you gave him a son to inherit his kingdom. So here I am\, LORD God. I am your servant\, and you have made me king in place of my father\, even though I’m little more than a boy and have no idea how to conduct myself properly. I am your servant and you have given me the job of ruling your chosen people\, even though they are a great nation and there are more of them than anyone can count. So then\, what I would most like you to give me is a sharp mind to rule justly and to be able to pick the difference between right and wrong every time. Without such a gift\, no one could ever hope to rule your people. \nThe Lord was most impressed with Solomon’s request\, and said to him: \nYou could have selfishly asked me to give you a long life\, or to make you the richest man on earth\, or to wipe out your enemies. But instead you have asked me for the wisdom to make the right decisions for my people. You have chosen well and I will give you exactly what you have asked for. You will have more wisdom and insight than anyone else who has ever lived or ever will. And to top it all off\, I will also give you what you could have asked for\, but didn’t. All your life you will be extraordinarily rich\, and you will be greatly honoured by everyone. No other king will be able to hold a candle to you. And if you do things my way and play by the rules I have given you\, much as your father did\, then I will give you a long and healthy life. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 111			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Wow! More power to you\, LORD!\nWe can’t thank you enough.\nWith all who stand for justice\nour hearts burst with gratitude. \nThe things you do are fantastic\, LORD\,\nand those who see and understand\nnever tire of exploring them. \nYour works are magnificent\, majestic\,\nand their integrity will never be eroded. \nYou have a reputation for doing amazing things\,\nand all of them generous and merciful. \nYou nourish those who honour you\nand you are always true to your word. \nYou have left your people in no doubt\nabout your power;\nyou have given them the whole world on a plate. \nEverything you put your hands to\nis faithful\, fair and trustworthy\,\nas is everything you say. \nWhat you say goes\, now and forever\,\nand no one can afford to ignore it. \nYou rescue your people and bring them home safe\,\nfor you have committed yourself to them\nfor all time. \nThe mere mention of your holy name\nmakes us go weak all over! \nWisdom is born when your awesome presence\nknocks us to our knees\nand those who never lose sight of that\nhave got their heads on straight. \nAwestruck\, we give you honour and respect for ever. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Ephesians 5: 15-20			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	When it comes to the way you live\, watch your step! Don’t go acting without thinking. Use your heads and live wisely. Make the most of your time\, because these days\, evil never stops trying to seduce us. So don’t be naive and stupid. See to it that you get the will of the Lord clear in your heads. And if you’re going to go getting yourselves “under the influence”\, make sure its the influence of the Spirit and not of the wine! It will still get you singing! Sing together often — psalms\, hymns and spiritual songs — offer them as a toe-tapping gift to the Lord\, and when you’re not together\, do the same thing in your hearts. As children filled with gratitude and wonder\, give thanks to God — all the time and for everything. Mention the name of our Lord Jesus Christ when you do\, as a reminder of where our gratitude comes from. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  John 6: 51-58			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Jesus said\, “I am the living bread — straight from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live life without end and without limit. The bread that I’m offering is my own flesh\, and I give it for the life of the world.” \nThis got the people all worked up and they began arguing among themselves\, saying\, “What is this bloke talking about? He can’t serve a meal of his own flesh\, can he?” \nHearing this\, Jesus said to them: \nLet me set you straight on this. Unless you swallow the New Human — consume him flesh and blood — you’ll be lifeless. Those who do consume me are nourished by my flesh and blood and have life without limit. I’ll be there for them on the last day\, raising them to new life. You see\, my flesh and blood are the real stuff — true food and drink. What you eat and drink becomes a part of you\, but when you consume my flesh and blood\, not only will I become a part of you\, but you’ll find yourself in me\, becoming a part of me. The God who conceived me is the source of my life and has sent me\, serving me up to you. In much the same way\, I will be the source of life for whoever digests me. Do you see then? This is the real bread which has come from heaven. It’s not like what your ancestors ate in the desert. They still died. This is different. Those who eat this bread will live life without end and without limit. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Below are the alternative 1st Reading and Psalm themed to the Gospel lection			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Prior to the revision of the Lectionary in 1992\, the 1st reading and the psalm that responded to it were chosen to link thematically with the gospel reading. After hearing the critique of those who said that the Hebrew Scriptures\, from which the first reading is usually chosen\, should be allowed to speak with their own voice rather than just add support to the gospel reading\, the Lectionary was revised so that during Ordinary Time\, the 1st reading runs in its own semi-continuous series\, working through various books of the Hebrew Bible. The older themed series continues to be available as an alternative. \nThe weekly prayers offered here at LaughingBird Resources are based on the four readings above\, and do not draw on the themed 1st reading and psalm. \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Proverbs 9: 1-6			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Wisdom has established herself in the neighbourhood;\nher house has seven rooms\, a place for everyone. \nShe has laid her table for a great house-warming feast;\nthe meat is roasted\, the wine is poured\,\nher servant-girls are ready to wait on the guests. \nOn the busiest corner in town she makes her invitation\,\n“Is life a riddle to you? Then come with me!\nDo the concerns of each day\nleave you scratching your head?\nCome over to my place and we’ll chew the fat.\nShare my bread and wine and things will fall into place.\nThe time has come to turn the corner\,\nto grow up\, to embrace life.\nThink before you act\nand walk with understanding.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 34: 9-14			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	May the people you have chosen treat you with respect\, LORD;\nfor those who do never want for anything. \nEven fearsome sharks go hungry sometimes\,\nbut people who entrust themselves to you never miss out. \nWhen the children gather\, I’ll teach them to trust you\, LORD;\nthis is the message I’ll pass on to them: \n“Do you hunger for life;\ndo you want to know the secret of a long and happy life?\nDon’t vilify anyone with what you say\,\nand let every word that passes your lips be the honest truth.\nGive evil a wide berth\, and embrace goodness instead.\nSeek peace\, and work hard to maintain it.” \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nin the company of those who live with integrity\,\nfor you have given yourself to us as flesh and blood\nand become the bread that nourishes us for eternal life. \nYour righteousness was established before time began\nand all you have created reflects your honour and majesty.\nYou made a covenant with your people\nand gave yourself generously to all\nwho seek your wisdom and walk in your ways. \nIn your great and steadfast love\,\nyou have come to redeem your people\,\noffering us life in your Son\, Jesus.\nThough his blood was poured out\nand his flesh sent to the grave\,\nyou raised him up to new life\,\nand now he offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We give thanks for your Son\, Jesus\,\nwho you raised to new life\,\nand who now offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nin the company of those who live with integrity\,\nat all times and for everything\nin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. \nYour righteousness was established before time began\nand all you have created reflects your honour and majesty.\nYou made a covenant with your people\nand gave yourself generously to all\nwho seek your wisdom and walk in your ways. \nIn your great and steadfast love\,\nyou have come to redeem your people\,\noffering us life in your Son\, Jesus.\nThough his blood was poured out\nand his flesh sent to the grave\,\nyou raised him up to new life\,\nand now he offers himself to us\nas the bread of heaven\,\nso that all who eat and drink of him\nmight live forever as one with him. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	The Lord is gracious and merciful\nand comes to us to redeem us.\nChrist Jesus offers himself to us\, forgiving our sins\nand promising to raise us to life on the last day. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go out\, nourished by the bread of heaven\,\nand take care to walk in the ways of wisdom.\nDiscern carefully between right and wrong.\nUnderstand what the will of the Lord is.\nFeed on Christ and be filled with the Spirit. \nAnd may God give you a wise and discerning mind;\nMay Christ Jesus fill you with life in all its fullness;\nand may the Holy Spirit overflow in you\nin songs of joy and praise forever. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2003 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nOn Political WisdomA sermon on 1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14 & Psalm 111 by Mark Brett\n\n\n\nThe Violence of CommunionA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nBreadA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nCannibalism and CommunionA sermon on John 6:51-58 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nThe Wounded BodyA sermon on John 6: 51-58 and Matthew 5: 3-10 by Alison Sampson\n\n\n\nDrunk and Disorderly for JesusA sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nFilled with the SpiritA sermon on Ephesians 5:18 by Joel Sierra\n\n\n\nSinging our Way into LifeA sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20 by Nathan Nettleton
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