September 22, 2024. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Year B.
With this sermon we come to the heart of the Art of Belonging—friendship, with God and neighbor. James upbraids us for letting worldly desires upend our friendship with God. But he also offers detailed instructions for befriending God through attention, confession, and humility. As we contend with our own age of loneliness, isolation, and division, this sermon invites us to cherish “holy friendships” (scholar Greg Jones) that reflect the rich companionship with God James illustrates.
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis
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