First Presbyterian Church Of San Anselmo

Lesson: Mathew 2:1-12. "And that is what is at the heart of Matthew’s darker, more adult-oriented story of Jesus’ birth: the promise that it is precisely into this world that God came.[11] And that like the Magi, we can choose to take another road, the road away from Herod, from all the modern Herods who hold onto their power or profit when our lives are shaped by fear rather than wonder and joy."

Lesson: Luke 2:41-52. "For every life that God created and put on this earth, is of infinite value. And together we form a home, with enough space for everybody."

Lesson: Luke 2:1-20 ‘I know the cares and the anxious thoughts of your hearts. I know the hard time you often give yourselves.I know the hopes and ambitions that you have for yourselves and for others.I know your doubts, too – even while you seek to express your belief.On this night, I want to find a way of saying to you:You are deeply, deeply loved,just as you are, forgiven, lovedand challenged to be the very best you can be.So I’m speaking to you the only way I know how –from a stable,in a child born into povertysoon to grow to maturity,born to show youin a human life,the love of God.’[6][6] John Harvey, “You Are Deeply, Deeply Loved,” in Candles and Conifers, Ruth Burgess, ed. (Glasgow: Wild Goose Publications, 2005), p. 239.

Lesson: Philippians 4:4-7. "Earlier this past week, someone said to me that music is the best thing human beings do. I think I might agree. It stirs us. It brings us together. It restores our souls. And so today we answer the worst that people can do with the best that people can do."

Lesson: Luke 3:1-6. "Just turning toward and living into the good news that we are loved more than we dared hope and so is everybody else. Others will hear it; others will see it. Kids, our neighbors, our co-workers, the people sitting next to you in the pew this morning. And when other people hear it – and even more – when we see it taking place in our own lives – it changes us along with the world."

Lesson: Luke 21:25-36. "Those who hope in Christ can no longer put up with reality as it is. That is the call and the purpose and the prayer of advent."

Lesson: John 18:33-38. This sermon was preached during an At Table worship service and recorded later. During At Table services we worship in the tradition of early Christian meals around tables with food and drink to share.

Lesson: Psalm 16: 7-11 "A life that is centered in God, in trust in God and gratitude for God’s gifts, is a life more centered on the world and life, and finding more meaning in them."

Lesson: Mark 12: 38-44. "Every situation in which we find ourselves is an opportunity to teach love instead of fear."

Lesson: Mark 12:28-34.

Lesson: Job 38:34-41. "God is God, who sees it all, including us, in exquisite detail; and delights in it."

Lesson: Mark 10:17-31. "Jesus invites...each one of us to a life in which we are truly ourselves but also truly aware of our connectedness with God, God’s creation and God’s people, aware that our well-being is intimately tied to the well-being of others – and that is what living in the kingdom of God looks like."

Lesson: Mark 10:2-16. "...and if we exalt freedom, as Christians, we must remember that freedom is grounded in love."

Lesson: The Story of Esther. "...the purpose of Esther [was] to give good news of God's providence with shattered people..."

Mark 9:30-37. "We need to value our children, encourage their gifts, and celebrate their successes, but even more, celebrate that they are beloved children of God, regardless of their achievements."

Lesson: Luke 11:1-10 "Not for myself, but asking for God to help me to help others"

Lesson: Mark 7:24-30. "One thing Jesus knew, and shows us again and again, is that sharing a meal with people is one of the most powerful classrooms that there is."

Lesson: James 1:17-18, 22-27. Two church members describe how they live out their Christian discipleship beyond the doors of the church

We conclude our summer sermon series on beloved hymns with the Doxology. Our intern, Chris Schilling, completes his internship with reflections on the Doxology..."praise God from whom all blessings flow..."

Lamentations 3:22-23. "...to proclaim and praise God with us - yesterday, today, and forever. Great is God's faithfulness."