Audio 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well...
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Sermon Summary: The First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 21, 2015
“Church Is Boring” “Church is boring.” You ever hear that or think that? One of the things that Scripture does is put a pair of goggles on our eyes so that we begin to see what isn’t seen. If we begin to see those things, church is anything but boring. Being a Christian is anything...
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Sermon Summary: Advent 4, December 21, 2014
Introduction and About the Text Most people like to talk about themselves, whether they admit it or not. There’s something ingrained about us that likes to hear our own voice and opinions. You know this? When someone is talking about something, you’re planning what you’re going to say. Part of this is a fear...
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Sermon Summary: Advent 3, 2014
From the Text (Isaiah 40:1-9) “Comfort, comfort, ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God.” That’s from a beautiful hymn connected with this text. Lovely tune. It’s slow. It’s calming. It’s peaceful. Life is busy and chaotic and we could all use a little more slowness and calm and peace. We could all...
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Sermon Summary: Advent 1, 2014
From the Text (Romans 13:11-14) Romans 13:11- Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you(A) to wake from sleep – Happy New Year. Advent is the beginning of the Church year. This year, we want to begin by knowing the time. You, dear Christian, are the only one that really knows the...
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2013-2014 Church Year
Sermon Thoughts for Luke 22:26-30, St Bartholomew, August 24, 2014 -Today is St. Bartholomew’s day. He’s also known as Nathaniel and we should read more about him in our As We Gather. Our Gospel text for today gives a window into the family of the disciples, a window into Batholomew’s life and here’s what we...
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Sermon Summary: Advent 2, 2014
From the Text (Luke 21:25-36) We picture the world gasping for its last breath. You see things that used to seem to work automatically begin to fail – the sun, the moon, and the stars. The waters are in an uproar. Like a person on his death bed, our Lord gives us this picture of...