Tag Archives: Martin Luther

“Like Being Church” a Sermon for Reformation Sunday, 10.31.2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

(Preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Centerbrook, CT) Readings: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 3:19-24; Mark 12:28-34 ____________________________________________ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. First a word of thanksgiving. Thanks to Pastor … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! Sunday March 22, 2020

Posted on March 22, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

This morning’s Sunrise from Saybrook Point Inn… “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;     I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32: 8) Good morning Church from our home to yours… Discovery Time: … Continue reading →

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“God’s good and gracious will” a sermon on Mark 3:20-35

Posted on June 12, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

6/10/2018 Sermon on Mark 3:20-35 “God’s good & gracious will” “In fact, God’s good & gracious will comes about without our prayer, but we ask in this prayer that it may also come about in us and among us.” (“Explanation … Continue reading →

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“Can God love me? (and other questions)” sermon and highlights from REFORMATION 500

Posted on October 31, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

10/29/2017 Highlights from Reformation 500 and Sermon on John 17:20-23 Can God love me? (and other questions)” St, Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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2 Bald Pastors / Episode 53: Martin Luther

Posted on October 27, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

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5 Ways to Engage Scripture

Posted on June 26, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

People of faith throughout the ages have engaged the Bible in numerous ways. Below is a list I use for both personal and professional use; to both explore my understanding as well as open up the scriptures with others. This … Continue reading →

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Renewing my Praying of the Catechism

Posted on October 30, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

Martin Luther wrote his Catechisms in 1529 after visits to several parishes revealed the people knew very little content of their faith. “Catechism” simply means “repeat back.” The goal in composing the Catechisms was not to explain the far reaching … Continue reading →

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“God’s Injustice” A Sermon on Luke 18:1-8.

Posted on October 21, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

October 20, 2013 a sermon on Luke 18:1-8 “God’s Injustice” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Is faith a house of cards? Nope – It’s a Royal Flush.

Posted on August 14, 2013 by geoff sinibaldo

Let’s call a thing what it is. Living out our faith is difficult. Sometimes we get caught in a bluff; other times the cards fall just right. We may feel like our faith is a house of cards, ready to … Continue reading →

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