The Purpose of Christmas: A Time for Reconciliation
Fourth Wednesday of Advent 12-21-2022 Isaiah 59:1-4 (NIV)Romans 7:10-25 (NIV)John 8:31-36 (NIV)
Peace
Walking with God
11-13-2022 Micah 5:2-5a NIVMicah 6:6-8 NIVMatthew 9:13 NIV
Purpose of Christmas Overview
12-1-2019 The Purpose of Christmas Sermon Series based upon the book by Rick Warren Isaiah 2:1–5 NIVRomans 13:11–14 NIVMatthew 24:36–44 NIV
Spirit of Truth, Light, Peace…
Day of Pentecost June 9th, 2019 Acts 2:1–21Romans 8:14–17John 14:8–17, 25–27
Keep the Faith
Audio Version Sunday, November 29, 2015 Advent First Sunday of Advent Year C Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Isn’t it interesting that our Gospel for today, during the first Sunday of Advent, when we wait for the Messiah, the Son of God, to be born, has the Son, telling of His coming. … [Read more…]
Christ the King – Like No Other King
Audio Version Sunday, November 22, 2015 After Pentecost Proper 29 Year B Old Testament Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14 New Testament Revelation 1:4b–8 Gospel John 18:33–37[1] Like many Sundays, it seems like there is little to no relation between the readings. In … [Read more…]
Disgusting does not cover it even
I have just finished reading Redskin, tanned hide: A Book of Christian History. This is paper is about a Christian Theology School who was gifted a book about Christian History. This book however was bound in the flayed skin of an American Indian. This book was proudly on display at this school until 1974! It is … [Read more…]
What If?
Audio Version Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 What if we follow Jesus, leave our families as He told others, and follow Him. What if we let the dead bury the dead? There are so many “what ifs” that Jesus presents us. Today’s reading in Matthew is no different. What if we recognize the flute being … [Read more…]
Fear and Love
Audio Link Acts 2:14a Acts 2:36–41 Psalm 116:1–4 Psalm 116:12–19 1Peter 1:17–23 John 20:19–31 I have secrets and do not care to share them. I have had secrets that I dare not share at the time. Some secrets we have may be related to self-perception. Some related to others perception of us. Some are grounded … [Read more…]
The Purpose of Christmas: Time for Reconciliation
Based upon the Book, The Purpose of Christmas, by Rick Warren Audio Link Video Link Luke 2:8-14 Matthew 22:34-40 Welcome to our third Wednesday in Advent. It may seem like a very short Advent this year, since we only had three Wednesdays to celebrate and worship. As it so happens, my plans lined up with the … [Read more…]