Jan 1, 2023 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
The Gospel According to Gabriel: Do It Scared
Sermon from Claremont United Church of Christ
The Gospel According to Gabriel
We talk a lot about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the Shepherds, and the Magi, but what did the angel Gabriel think about the Nativity Story? This year we consider "The Gospel According to Gabriel" as we take a cosmic view of Jesus' birth and learn along the way the angels' message: Be Not Afraid.
Dec 18, 2022 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
The Gospel According to Gabriel: The Appearance to the Shepherds
"The angels' final appearance in the Nativity story is to a group of shepherds watching their flocks at night. But it's an interesting choice since shepherds were not even allowed to give eyewitness testimony in a court of law. Why would God choose them t
Dec 11, 2022 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
The Gospel According to Gabriel-Joseph Just Rolled With It
When Joseph receives the news of Mary’s unplanned pregnancy, he wants to quietly extricate himself from the story. But an angel tells him not to be afraid, and he decides to roll with it. What if we all did the same with the unexpected news in our lives
Dec 4, 2022 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
The Gospel According to Gabriel: Appearance of Mary
In today's Scripture passage, Gabriel shows up at Mary's home and declares, "Greetings favored one! The Lord is with with you!" It's a strange message, especially when the angel informs her that she will bear God's son into the world. In a situation where
Nov 27, 2022 2:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
The Gospel According to Gabriel: "The Appearance of Zechariah"
This Sunday we begin our journey to discover the Gospel According to Gabriel by looking at the parts of the Nativity story where Gabriel and the other angels burst onto the scene with an important message: "Be Not Afraid." Join Pastor Jacob as he explores