Shine, Jesus, Shine Luke 9:28-36 Today we’re at the fifth Sunday following the Epiphany, this little season of the church year that begins with the Magi following one star in dark...
Let There Be Peace on Earth? Philippians 1:3-11 Advent 2 “Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders in San Bernardino.” “Thoughts and prayers are with #SanBernardino.”...
Live As If You Believe 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Theologian Frederick Beuchner writes: “In the silence of a midwinter dusk there is far off in the deeps of it somewhere a...
Who Do You Love? Matthew 6:19-34 I have a friend who is one of those guys who intentionally lives his life care-free and unfettered. At age 35, he is not married;...
The task and challenge of putting words to the rhythm of our corporate life is an honor and a privilege. And sometimes, many times this year, in fact, that task is...
Telling Our Story 85th Anniversary of The Riverside Church November 8, 2015 What a story we have to tell today. We’ve seen it in pictures of the past, beautifully displayed all...
One Riverside: Believe Mark 12: 38-44 Happy birthday, Riverside Church! We’re at the start this morning of a whole day of celebration commemorating 85 years of mission and ministry in this...
One Riverside: Belong All Saints Day John 11:32-44 Two Sundays ago the New York Times printed a long story, above the fold on the front page of the paper. The article...
Losing My Religion: Who Will Save Your Soul? Job 38:1-21 You know what they say: “Be careful what you wish for!” Truer words were perhaps never spoken when it comes...
Losing My Religion: True Colors Job 23:1-9, 16-17 “Instead of saying ‘God wouldn’t give you more than you could handle,’ you could say, ‘Let me come over and do some laundry.’”...
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