Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sermon on Matt 14:16-21. “We are going to need a bigger basket

Posted on July 31, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

“We are going to need a bigger basket” July 31, 2011 Matthew 14:16-21  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs4YbTfBrgA St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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A Battle of Wills

Posted on July 27, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

We pray, “Thy will be done,” but do we really mean it? Really? Do we want God’s will to be done, rather than our own? I have a good sense of what I believe to be right and wrong, and … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 – “6 Sides of the Same Coin”

Posted on July 24, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

July 24, 2011 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “Six Sides of the Same Coin” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAd3fdQikas St. Michael’s Lutheran Church,                 New Canaan, CT

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Praying for the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 23, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

I was at a Christian rock concert a few years ago and between songs the lead singer said, “Ok everybody let’s bring in the kingdom as we sing tonight.” I looked at my friend with a puzzled look. We pray “thy … Continue reading →

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Your Prayers & the Living Hallow

Posted on July 12, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

The last Harry Potter Movie comes out Friday! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.  The story centers on recovering hidden magical objects in order to defeat Harry’s nemesis – Lord Voldemort; ending in a climactic battle between good … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, “The Trouble with Lush Lawns”

Posted on July 10, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

July 10, 2011 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 with Isaiah 55:11; Romans 8:1 “The Trouble with Lush Lawns” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV3YsaBrfPo St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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Our Father In Heaven vs. No God Up Here!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

On April 12, 1961, Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to orbit the earth from space. He was quoted as saying, “No God Up Here.” It is a quote that shook the West, and shook the church community worldwide. … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Matthew 11:28-30, Burden Carrying: Love, Faith & Baseball

Posted on July 4, 2011 by geoff sinibaldo

July 3, 2011  –  Wear Your Ball Cap to Church Sunday Bible Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 “Burden Carrying: Faith, Love & Baseball” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wZqLzvoi1E St. Michael’s Lutheran Church,                        New Canaan, CT

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