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2/28/2010
A Fickle Companion

Speaking:
Jim Doherty
Sermon Series:
Sundays of Lent

Sermon Description:
The gospel story we consider today follows immediately upon the transfiguration story of last week. It’s “just another healing story” but the feast of insight is on the topic of faith. This text embodies the challenge of being a person of faith. Everything from the father’s confession, “I believe: help my unbelief” to the challenge the disciples have in accomplishing what faith requires, are lessons on the journey of belonging to God.

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2/28/2010 — A Fickle Companion Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Sundays of Lent

2/21/2010 — A Peek Behind the Curtain Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Sundays of Lent

2/3/2010 — Harold Brown Memorial Service Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Memorial Service

1/31/2010 — Seeing People Through Christ's Eyes Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Faith in Action

1/24/2010 — Love Takes a Detour Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Faith in Action

1/17/2010 — A Divine Invasion Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

1/10/2010 — Uninvited Visitors Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

12/27/2009 — Only Hope Sees Through Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

12/20/2009 — Preparing the Path of God's Odyssey Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

12/13/2009 — Traveling Uncovered Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

12/6/2009 — An Odyssey of Sorrow and Exile Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

11/29/2009 — Divine Odyssey Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God's Great Odyssey

11/22/2009 — The King Has One More Move Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

11/15/2009 — The Heart of a Champion Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

11/8/2009 — Making Your Move: More than Just Rolling the Dice Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

11/1/2009 — Surrendering to the Master of the Board Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

10/25/2009 — Keeping Score Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

10/18/2009 — Object of the Game Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: When the Game is Over

10/11/2009 — Finishing Well Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Go in Godyssey

10/4/2009 — Crossing the Barrier Claiming the Promise Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Go in Godyssey

9/27/2009 — Faith is Not the Map its the Treasure Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: The Go in Godyssey

9/20/2009 — Lessons Learned in Wandering Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: The Go in Godyssey

9/13/2009 — Freedom in the Following Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: The Go in Godyssey

9/6/2009 — Heaven is in Our Hands Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

8/30/2009 — Choking on the Treasury Missing the Reward Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

8/23/2009 — Stunned by the Treasure Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

8/16/2009 — The Undisciplined Sower Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

8/9/2009 — The Big Plan for a Tiny Seed Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

8/2/2009 — Accomplishing What Pleases God Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: Stories of the Kingdom

7/26/2009 — Light and Flavor of a New Attitude Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Beatitudes: A Design for Living

7/19/2009 — God’s Kingdom: Making a Place for the Kingdom Speaking: Dave Farley Sermon Series: Beatitudes: A Design for Living

7/12/2009 — God’s Kingdom: Building a Foundation Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: THE BEATITUDES: A DESIGN FOR LIVING

7/5/2009 — Free to Do Something Beautiful for God Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: Beatitudes

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 . . .

11/23/2008 — God's Peace in My City and Nation Speaking: Janell Bethke Sermon Series: God in . . .

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

11/2/2008 — God in Hope Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God in . . .

10/26/2008 — God in the Church Speaking: Paul Lyda Sermon Series: God in . . .

10/19/2008 — God in the Disciples, Not Members Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God in . . .

10/12/2008 — God in the Abundance Speaking: Janell Bethke Sermon Series: God in . . .

10/5/2008 — God in Our Wealth and Possessions Speaking: Jim Doherty Sermon Series: God in . . .

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 . . .

9/14/2008 — God in the Midst of Crisis Speaking: Bruce Fivecoat Sermon Series: God in . . .

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

2/26/2006 — A Life Worth Living Speaking: Eric Burtness Sermon Series: Life Worth Living

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:

2/28/2010A Fickle Companion

St. Matthew Sermons

2/28/2010 — A Fickle Companion

2/21/2010 — A Peek Behind the Curtain

2/3/2010 — Harold Brown Memorial Service

1/31/2010 — Seeing People Through Christ's Eyes

1/24/2010 — Love Takes a Detour

1/17/2010 — A Divine Invasion

1/10/2010 — Uninvited Visitors

12/27/2009 — Only Hope Sees Through

12/20/2009 — Preparing the Path of God's Odyssey

12/13/2009 — Traveling Uncovered

12/6/2009 — An Odyssey of Sorrow and Exile

11/29/2009 — Divine Odyssey

11/22/2009 — The King Has One More Move

11/15/2009 — The Heart of a Champion

11/8/2009 — Making Your Move: More than Just Rolling the Dice

11/1/2009 — Surrendering to the Master of the Board

10/25/2009 — Keeping Score

10/18/2009 — Object of the Game

10/11/2009 — Finishing Well

10/4/2009 — Crossing the Barrier Claiming the Promise

9/27/2009 — Faith is Not the Map its the Treasure

9/20/2009 — Lessons Learned in Wandering

9/13/2009 — Freedom in the Following

9/6/2009 — Heaven is in Our Hands

8/30/2009 — Choking on the Treasury Missing the Reward

8/23/2009 — Stunned by the Treasure

8/16/2009 — The Undisciplined Sower

8/9/2009 — The Big Plan for a Tiny Seed

8/2/2009 — Accomplishing What Pleases God

7/26/2009 — Light and Flavor of a New Attitude

7/19/2009 — God’s Kingdom: Making a Place for the Kingdom

7/12/2009 — God’s Kingdom: Building a Foundation

7/5/2009 — Free to Do Something Beautiful for God

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

2/28/2010
A Fickle Companion