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The Way of Generosity
Deuteronomy 8:12-14,17-18 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Take hold of the life that really is life. (1 Tim 6:19b) Have you ever been in a financial position in which you did not have enough? It is a scary place to be – when you wonder if you will have enough to keep a roof over your family’s head, if you will have enough to eat, enough to keep the creditors away from your door.…
The Way of Remembrance
Revelation 7:9-17 and 1 John 3:1-3 After a preacher died and went to heaven, she noticed that a New York taxicab driver had been given a higher place than she had. “I don’t understand,” she complained to St. Peter. “I devoted my entire life to my congregation.” “Our policy is to reward results,” explained St. Peter. “Now…
The Way of Wisdon
PROVERBS 3:1-10 Today is Reformation Sunday! We recognize, remember, and celebrate the Protestant Reformation which began 500 years ago. Many of you will recall the series I preached in August on the Five Solas, which are five theological convictions which emerged during the reformation as essentials of our Christian Faith. Do you remember what they are? The five Solas…
The Way of Necissity
ACTS 11:1-17 Do you remember when you used to get bills in the mail and they included a return envelope and the return envelope was postage-paid? Do you remember feeling a sense of outrage when companies in an effort to save money sent the envelopes but you had to put your own postage on? And now, many bills do not even come with a return envelope or some bills are sent…
The Way of Compassion
Acts 6:1-7 and Galatians 6:2, 9-10 Today is Stephen Ministry Sunday and we have heard a little about Stephen Ministry and how it works. We have listened to some who have received care from a Stephen Minister. You have been introduced to our Stephen Ministers who have been trained to serve in our congregation. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassion and the biblical…
Come As You Are
Isaiah 42:1-7 and Matthew 3:13-17 In life, water is the essential element. All plants and animals must have water to survive. Without it, there would be no life on earth. In the human body a mere 2% drop in our bodies water supply can trigger dehydration. We use it for everything from drinking to cooking to cleaning to sustaining food supplies and more. Our lives are…
They Brought Him What!?
Matthew 2:1-12 I have always enjoyed the story of the Magi. It is one of my favorite parts of the whole Christmas story. Every Christmas Pageant has 3 kingly characters bearing gifts –spray painted and glittery boxes that trail sparkles all down the church aisle. They come wearing crowns and long bathrobes. Each nativity set has 3 kings and 3 camels. We sing the Christmas…
Drinking From The Saucer
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “I’ve never made a fortune, and I’ll never make one now but it really doesn’t matter ’cause I’m happy anyhow. As I go along my journey I’m reaping better than I’ve sowed I’m drinking from the saucer ’cause my cup has overflowed. I thank God for the blessings that His mercy has bestowed I’m…
A Cup of Cold Water
MATTHEW 25:35-40 One of the things that I love about kids is that they are practical. I love the story of the school children that were lined up in the cafeteria of a Christian school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A teacher placed a note in front them that said: “Take only one, God is watching.” Moving through the line, at the other end…