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6/28/2009
The Worm God's Obedient Servant

Speaking:
Dave Farley
Sermon Series:
Jonah Sermon Series

Sermon Description:
Jesus says to the Pharisees, "Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'" The Pharisees had a carefully devised list of insiders and outsiders, but they had not spent enough time in the book of Jonah.

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6/28/2009 — The Worm God's Obedient Servant Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Jonah Sermon Series

6/21/2009 — The Indispensable, Indigestible Prophet Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Jonah Sermon Series

6/14/2009 — A Stormy Conversion Story Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Jonah

6/7/2009 — On The Lamb Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Jonah

5/31/2009 — Breathing with Fire Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Searching for Peace in a World of Worry

5/24/2009 — The Manna Principle Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Easter Season Series

5/17/2009 — The Manna Principle Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Searching for Peace in a World of Worry

5/10/2009 — The Purpose of Divine Partnership Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Searching for Peace in a World of Worry

5/3/2009 — Peace Making in a Restless World Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Searching for Peace in a World of Worry

4/26/2009 — Do Not Fear: An Unwieldy Command Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Easter Season Series

4/12/2009 — A Community of the Found, Lost and Searching Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Easter Festival Service

4/5/2009 — A Celebration of God's Love Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Bringing God In

3/29/2009 — Entreating God to Come In Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Bringing God In

3/22/2009 — God in Between Us Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Bringing God In

3/15/2009 — God Leading into the World Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Bringing God In

3/8/2009 — The Holy Habitation of Christian Worship Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Bringing God In

3/1/2009 — The Holy Democracy of God's Call Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Practices of Community

2/22/2009 — God in our Joy and Sorrow Speaking: Bruce Fivecoat Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

2/15/2009 — God in Wisdom and Foolishness Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

2/8/2009 — God in Gathering and Sending Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

2/1/2009 — God in Our Freedom and Service Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

1/25/2009 — God in Law and Grace Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

1/18/2009 — God in the Night and Day Speaking: David Farley Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

1/11/2009 — God in the Old and New Speaking: Dan Brunner Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

1/4/2009 — God in Darkness and Light Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Faithful Opposites

12/7/2008 — The Hearld Bring God In Speaking: Bishop David Brauer-Rieke Sermon Series: Advent

11/30/2008 — God in the Fullness of Time Speaking: Bruce Fivecoat Sermon Series: God in . . .

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11/16/2008 — God's Faithfulness in My Family Speaking: Janell Bethke Sermon Series: God in . . .

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9/28/2008 — God in Our Present Speaking: Janell Bethke Sermon Series: God in . . .

9/21/2008 — God in the Future Speaking: Janell Bethke Sermon Series: God in . . .

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9/7/2008 — God in Goodness Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God in . . .

8/31/2008 — Jerry's Underware Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

8/24/2008 — Citizen in the Nation and Alien to the World Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

8/17/2008 — The Good Rule: the Righteous King Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

8/10/2008 — God's People Called to God's Purpose Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

8/3/2008 — The Earth and God's People Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

7/20/2008 — The Deep Roots of Faith Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

7/13/2008 — Disrupting the Peace Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

7/6/2008 — Not Out of Sight Not Out of Mind Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile

6/29/2008 — The Power and the Glory Speaking: Bruce Fivecoat Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer

6/15/2008 — Forgive Us Our Trespasses Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer

6/8/2008 — Give Us This Day Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer

6/1/2008 — Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer

5/11/2008 — More Than Magic Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Pentecost Sunday

4/27/2008 — The Easter Life: Living Generously Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: The Easter Life

4/20/2008 — The Easter Life:Living Expectantly Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Easter Life

4/13/2008 — The Easter Life: Living Lovingly Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Easter Life

3/30/2008 — The Easter Life Living Positively Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Easter Season Series

3/23/2008 — Beyond Question! Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

3/16/2008 — Palms to Passion Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Easter Series

3/9/2008 — Do You Love Me? Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

3/2/2008 — What are you looking for? Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

2/27/2008 — Questions of Forgiveness Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Questions of Faith

2/24/2008 — What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

2/17/2008 — What Do You Say That I Am? Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

2/10/2008 — Where is Your Faith Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: 40 Days of Transformation

2/3/2008 — Why Should I Work So Hard? Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Answering Life's Difficult Questions

1/27/2008 — What Happens When I Die? Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Answering Life's Difficult Questions

1/20/2008 — Why Isn't Life Fair? Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Answering Life's Difficult Questions

1/13/2008 — How Can I Make the Most of My Time Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Answering Life's Difficult Questions

1/6/2008 — What's the Point of Life Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Answering Life's Difficult Questions

12/23/2007 — Writing a Good Ending to Your Christmas Carol Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: From Humbug to Hallelujah

12/16/2007 — Valuing Relationships Especially at Christmas Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: From Humbug to Hallelujah

12/2/2007 — Breaking Christmas Chains Forged in Life Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: First Sunday of Advent

11/25/2007 — A Temple That Belongs To Christ Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Health Sunday

11/18/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 8 Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

11/11/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Live # 7 Speaking: Rick Bliese Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

11/4/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 6 Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

10/28/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 5 Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series:

10/21/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 4 Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

10/14/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

10/7/2007 — Life Among the Believers Speaking: Amber Hager Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

9/30/2007 — The Word of Life Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

9/23/2007 — Be There and Become Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Belong, Believe, Become

9/16/2007 — Be There and Believe Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Belong, Believe, Become

9/9/2007 — Be3: Be There and Belong Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Belong, Believe, Become

9/2/2007 — Jonathan: Strengthen a Leader and Save a Nation Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

8/26/2007 — David: You Can Overcome the Limitations Others Put on You Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series:

8/19/2007 — Nehemiah: No Problem is Too Big When You Have Help Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series:

8/12/2007 — Abraham: God Always Does the Right Thing Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

8/5/2007 — Moses: Live in the Faith Zone not in the Save Zone Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

7/29/2007 — Joseph: Don't Give Up On Your Dreams Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

7/22/2007 — The Servant Girl: One Small Act Can Make a Big Difference Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

7/15/2007 — Give Generously to Others Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Running with the Giants

7/8/2007 — Noah: One Person Can Make A Difference Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running on Empty

7/1/2007 — Choose What Matters Most Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running on Empty

6/24/2007 — Help Someone Out Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Running on Empty

6/17/2007 — Just Slow Down Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Running on Empty

6/10/2007 — Lighten Your Load Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running on Empty

6/3/2007 — Let Your Faith Revitalize Your Life Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Running on Empty

5/27/2007 — Sent Into the World Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Pentecost Sunday

5/13/2007 — Giving Thanks Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Special Emphasis Sundays

4/22/2007 — Living the Easter Life Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Easter Series

4/8/2007 — Heaven Breaking Through Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Easter Festival Service

4/1/2007 — From Palms to Passion Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Palm Sunday

3/25/2007 — God Wants a Relationship with You Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: God Is Closer Than You Think

3/18/2007 — Listening to the Voice of God Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God Is Closer Than You Think

3/11/2007 — Partnering with God Today Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: God Is Closer Than You Think

3/4/2007 — Where is God in My World Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: God Is Closer Than You Think

2/25/2007 — God's Great Desire for People Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God Is Closer Than You Think

2/18/2007 — Succeeding at Work Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

2/11/2007 — Earning the Respect of Others Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

2/4/2007 — Cultivationg My Friendships Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

1/28/2007 — Surviving My Schedule Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

1/21/2007 — Mastering My Mouth Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

1/14/2007 — Managing My Money Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

1/7/2007 — Get Wisdom Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Getting a Grip on Life

12/31/2006 — College Day Speaking: Drew Dunatchik and Alex Burtness Sermon Series: College Day

12/24/2006 — Simeon Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Reaction to the Promise

12/17/2006 — The Shepherds Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Reaction to the Promise

12/3/2006 — When You Wish Upon a Star Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Reaction to the Promise

11/26/2006 — The Feast of Purim Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: For Such a Time as This

11/19/2006 — The Call of Esther Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: For Such a Time as This

11/12/2006 — The Plot of Xerxes Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Esther

11/5/2006 — All Saints Day Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: All Saints Day

10/29/2006 — Reformation Sunday Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series:

10/22/2006 — Jesus the Risen Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Just Like Jesus

10/15/2006 — Jesus the Savior Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Just Like Jesus

10/8/2006 — Jesus the Servant # 5 Speaking: Jen Newsome Sermon Series: Just Like Jesus

10/1/2006 — Jesus the Shepherd # 4 Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Just Like Jesus

9/24/2006 — Jesus the Giver # 3 Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Just Like Jesus

9/10/2006 — Jesus the Teacher Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Jesus the Teacher

8/27/2006 — Doing Life God's Way # 9 Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Doing Life God's Way

8/20/2006 — Doing Life God's Way #8 Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Doing Life God's Way

8/13/2006 — Doing Life God's Way # 7 Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Doing

8/6/2006 — Doing Life God's Way # 6 Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Doing Life God's Way

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2/19/2006 — Another Night with the Frogs Speaking: Karna Hagen Sermon Series:

2/12/2006 — Evangelism: The Importance of Inviting Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Evangelism

1/29/2006 — Discipleship to Become Like Jesus Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Become Like Jesus

1/22/2006 — Fellowship: The Process of Integration Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series:

1/15/2006 — The Power to Inspire Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series:

1/8/2006 — The Power of Purpose Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series:

1/1/2006 — God's New Year Promise Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series:

6/28/2009The Worm God's Obedient Servant

St. Matthew Sermons

6/28/2009 — The Worm God's Obedient Servant

6/21/2009 — The Indispensable, Indigestible Prophet

6/14/2009 — A Stormy Conversion Story

6/7/2009 — On The Lamb

5/31/2009 — Breathing with Fire

5/24/2009 — The Manna Principle

5/17/2009 — The Manna Principle

5/10/2009 — The Purpose of Divine Partnership

5/3/2009 — Peace Making in a Restless World

4/26/2009 — Do Not Fear: An Unwieldy Command

4/12/2009 — A Community of the Found, Lost and Searching

4/5/2009 — A Celebration of God's Love

3/29/2009 — Entreating God to Come In

3/22/2009 — God in Between Us

3/15/2009 — God Leading into the World

3/8/2009 — The Holy Habitation of Christian Worship

3/1/2009 — The Holy Democracy of God's Call

2/22/2009 — God in our Joy and Sorrow

2/15/2009 — God in Wisdom and Foolishness

2/8/2009 — God in Gathering and Sending

2/1/2009 — God in Our Freedom and Service

1/25/2009 — God in Law and Grace

1/18/2009 — God in the Night and Day

1/11/2009 — God in the Old and New

1/4/2009 — God in Darkness and Light

12/7/2008 — The Hearld Bring God In

11/30/2008 — God in the Fullness of Time

11/23/2008 — God's Peace in My City and Nation

11/16/2008 — God's Faithfulness in My Family

11/2/2008 — God in Hope

10/26/2008 — God in the Church

10/19/2008 — God in the Disciples, Not Members

10/12/2008 — God in the Abundance

10/5/2008 — God in Our Wealth and Possessions

9/28/2008 — God in Our Present

9/21/2008 — God in the Future

9/14/2008 — God in the Midst of Crisis

9/7/2008 — God in Goodness

8/31/2008 — Jerry's Underware

8/24/2008 — Citizen in the Nation and Alien to the World

8/17/2008 — The Good Rule: the Righteous King

8/10/2008 — God's People Called to God's Purpose

8/3/2008 — The Earth and God's People

7/20/2008 — The Deep Roots of Faith

7/13/2008 — Disrupting the Peace

7/6/2008 — Not Out of Sight Not Out of Mind

6/29/2008 — The Power and the Glory

6/15/2008 — Forgive Us Our Trespasses

6/8/2008 — Give Us This Day

6/1/2008 — Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done

5/11/2008 — More Than Magic

4/27/2008 — The Easter Life: Living Generously

4/20/2008 — The Easter Life:Living Expectantly

4/13/2008 — The Easter Life: Living Lovingly

3/30/2008 — The Easter Life Living Positively

3/23/2008 — Beyond Question!

3/16/2008 — Palms to Passion

3/9/2008 — Do You Love Me?

3/2/2008 — What are you looking for?

2/27/2008 — Questions of Forgiveness

2/24/2008 — What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

2/17/2008 — What Do You Say That I Am?

2/10/2008 — Where is Your Faith

2/3/2008 — Why Should I Work So Hard?

1/27/2008 — What Happens When I Die?

1/20/2008 — Why Isn't Life Fair?

1/13/2008 — How Can I Make the Most of My Time

1/6/2008 — What's the Point of Life

12/23/2007 — Writing a Good Ending to Your Christmas Carol

12/16/2007 — Valuing Relationships Especially at Christmas

12/2/2007 — Breaking Christmas Chains Forged in Life

11/25/2007 — A Temple That Belongs To Christ

11/18/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 8

11/11/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Live # 7

11/4/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 6

10/28/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 5

10/21/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life # 4

10/14/2007 — Transformational Traits of the Christian Life

6/28/2009
The Worm God's Obedient Servant