Monthly Archives: March 2014

“believing is seeing” sermon on John 9:1-41

Posted on March 31, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/30/2014 Lent 4 Sermon on John 9:1-41 “believing is seeing” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Talking to God; Talking to Each Other

Posted on March 26, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

The conversation I remembered went something like this… “Why do you go to church?”  “My friend goes to talk to God.” “But why do you go to church?”  “I go to talk to my friend.” I’ve been thinking about this … Continue reading →

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“Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty,” a sermon in 3 parts on John 4:5-42

Posted on March 24, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/23/2014 Lent 3 A sermon in 3 parts on John 4:5-42 “Come to me, all pilgrims thirsty” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Fear, Faith, Foolishness and trying something new

Posted on March 19, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

It is difficult to live in our world and not feel constantly afraid. Fear is a topic which is constantly addressed in scripture. A quick investigation using an online concordance (http://www.biblestudytools.com) reveals that in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) … Continue reading →

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“Query” a sermon on John 3:9-10a (Q&A Day)

Posted on March 17, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/16/2014 Lent 2 A sermon on John 3:9-10a “Query” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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“Dressed Like Flowers” a midweek sermon on Matt 6:25-34

Posted on March 13, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/12/2014 Lent Midweek Sermon on Matt 6:25-34 “Dressed Like Flowers” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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A Post Office Parable

Posted on March 12, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

We are strange people: We like the U.S. Post Office. Tammie visits the Post Office several times a week. She knows the workers on a first name basis. She went abroad with her sister for a few months three years … Continue reading →

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“Temptation in the Weakest Spot,” a sermon on Matt 4:1-11

Posted on March 10, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/09/2014 Lent 1 Sermon on Matt 4:1-11 “Temptation in the Weakest Spot” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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“Ashes to Ashes” Ash Wed Sermon on Matt 6:1-6, 16-21

Posted on March 6, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

3/05/2014 Ash Wednesday Sermon on Matt 6:1-6, 16-21 “ashes to ashes” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Cadillacs, America and Lent

Posted on March 5, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

The commercial above played at the start of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and again at the Academy Awards. It’s a long take on the American Dream. At first I was captivated. Pitchman Neal McDonough asks us (while wearing shorts … Continue reading →

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