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Category Archives: sermon
Pentecost
A little bit of history and vocabulary then an examination of Acts 2. At no point did I say “God is Near” but we are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. You can’t be nearer than inside.
To the End of the Earth
A lot happens in the first chapter of Acts. Jesus reminds his followers they will receive the Holy Spirit and also that they will receive power, then be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the … Continue reading
Jesus as Mother Hen
Sunday was Mother’s Day. We are going to look at some words of Jesus, talk about the language of analogy and share the Gospel; it’s a special day but we are going to do what we do every Sunday at … Continue reading
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Tagged "like a hen gathers her brood", Jesus vs. Pharisees, lament over Jerusalem, Luke 13
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Jesus Being Jesus
Post-resurrection appearances: Let’s recap. There were the women in the garden (at the tomb), there were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and John 21 will be the third time he appeared to a group of the Apostles … Continue reading
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Tagged fish for breakfast, John 21, Luke 5, miraculous catch of fish, post-resurrection Jesus
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Jesus, the Holy Spirit and “Believing Thomas”
All the disciples had trouble believing at first. In Luke’s account, Jesus had to eat solid food to convince them he wasn’t a spirit. It’s a shame Thomas will forever have “doubting” paired with his name. (He did make an … Continue reading
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
This is a continuation of the text we read last week in Luke 24. The two disciples Jesus met on the road to Emmaus were present with the others in Jerusalem when Jesus appeared, as we read last week in … Continue reading
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Tagged disciples and Apostles, Eastertide, Jesus, Luke 24, resurrected Jesus
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The Road to Emmaus
Jesus met a couple of disciples on the road discussing the events of the crucifixion and the possible resurrection. Prevented from recognizing him, they were given the opportunity to explain what they were discussing. Then Jesus explained the scriptures and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Eastertide, Hebrew Scriptures, Luke 24, Messiah, the Eleven
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Celebrate the Resurrection!
Jesus was dead. Jesus was resurrected; not just brought back to life but new life in a glorified body. Death, hell and the grave have been defeated. What else is there to be afraid of?
Holy Week
Holy Week, also known as Passion Week or the week of his Holy Passion, begins on Palm Sunday and runs through Easter. We celebrate the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday and several important events in the life and ministry of … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Good Friday, Last Supper, Matthew 21, Matthew 26, Palm Sunday, The Lord's Supper, triumphal entry, winning vs. losing
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I AM
The John 8 sermon, as promised. I summarize part of it but read from verse 31 to 59. Jesus reasons with the Pharisees and other Jews in the temple, some of whom “believe” in him but have a flawed logic … Continue reading
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Tagged "your father the devil", Abraham, Exodus 3, Exodus 6, God the Father, John 8
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