(Sermon preached June 18, 2023) The call of Matthew is found in Matthew 9:9-13. As a tax collector, he is despised, yet Jesus makes a beeline for him and invites Matthew to follow him. When Jesus eats a meal with Matthew and his friends, the Pharisees criticize him. Jesus sees Matthew as beloved, and that makes all the difference in what follows.
FCCO Worship Livestream- June 18th, 2023
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Open Hearts, Open MInds, Open Arms
(Sermon preached June 4, 2023 at Norwalk Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Norwalk, Iowa) I served as the pastor of Norwalk Christian Church for 11+ years before moving to California. I had the honor of preaching on June 4, just as they are beginning the Open and Affirming process.