Monthly Archives: February 2012

Removing Death’s Helmet – Darth Vader and Andrew Root

Posted on February 29, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

From Andrew Root – “I think it is true. I think death does wear a helmet. We too often think of death as only the end, as only the last moment, but death puts on its hard hat and goes … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Mark 1:12-13, “Lenten Landscapes – Unbeaten Tracks”

Posted on February 26, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on Mark 1:12-13, “Lenten Landscapes – Unbeaten Tracks” 1st Sunday in Lent – February 26, 2012 http://youtu.be/lobFf-hqdqw St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Ash Wednesday Sermon on Joel 2:1-2, 15-17, “Where is your God?”

Posted on February 23, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on Joel 2:1-2, 15-17  Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 “Where is your God?” http://youtu.be/iqH2EQo1hN8 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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Ash Wednesday, Lenten Questions and “Death’s Whisper” by Andrew Root

Posted on February 21, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Andrew Root writes – “Sin is not ultimately the things we do; sin is the inclination of serving death as the ultimate reality rather than serving the God who brings life out of death. Sin as the state of our … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Mark 9:2-9, “Flash Forward: Reading the Resurrection Backwards

Posted on February 19, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on Mark 9:2-9 “Flash Forward” Transfiguration – February 19, 2012 http://youtu.be/0a-iIh6twRo St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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More Questions than Answers

Posted on February 14, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

As long as there has been the church, it has been an answer place. “What do we believe about…”? “How can I approach…?” “What is a faithful way to….?” And so on. Guidance is good, and the church has filled that … Continue reading →

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Lost and…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sunday I took out my reading glasses as part of the sermon. Then I used them at the altar. I used them as I recessed down the aisle while singing the final hymn.  This was the last time I used … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Mark 1:29-39, “Jesus doesn’t just heal; He makes whole”

Posted on February 6, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on Mark 1:29-39,   “Jesus doesn’t just heal; He makes whole” February 5,2012                                                     5th Sunday after Epiphany http://youtu.be/pbgCarrflYY St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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Sermon on Mark 1:25-27, “Possessed by the Word”

Posted on February 6, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on Mark 1:25-27 “Possessed by the Word” January 29, 2012 4th Sunday After Epiphany http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6604ptPDkJw&feature=youtu.be St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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God as Father – a personal reflection

Posted on February 4, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Jesus often referred to God as his Father, and encourages us to do the same. While there are many reasons in a more inclusive age not to call God our “Father,” there is much to be gleaned from this understanding. … Continue reading →

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