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Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a federal offense? The same sense of panic sat in when Jackson County failed to renew the tax for the KC Royals in April. Why panic? I
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During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral. There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in my ears: the greatest gift ever is love. Yesterday’s funeral was for a member of my church family of 28 years. I came to this community to
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given on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Originally this sermon was to be given on Sunday, January 15, but the predicted ice storm forced churches in our area to close. The storm was much less damaging, but it was slick. Opening scripture: Mark 1:12-13 (NLT) 12 The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, 13 where
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given on Sunday, January 8, 2017 Scripture base: Matthew 5:1-9 (NLT) The Sermon on the Mount 5 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes 3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their
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given on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The service includes communion and the reaffirmation of faith as presented in the United Methodist Hymnal. Scripture connections: Opening scripture: Psalm 8:1-2 (NLT) 1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. 2 You have taught children and infants to tell of
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The advent series this year is based on Ed Robb’s and Rob Renfroe’s publication The Wonder of Christmas available through Abingdon Press. Many thanks are owed them for making this available. The opportunity to share their work is a delight. The Wonder of a Promise given on Sunday, December 18, 2016: Week 4 of Advent
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The advent series this year is based on Ed Robb’s and Rob Renfroe’s publication The Wonder of Christmas available through Abingdon Press. Many thanks are owed them for making this available. The opportunity to share their work is a delight. The Wonder of a Manger given on Sunday, December 11, 2016:Week 3 of Advent series
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The advent series this year is based on Ed Robb’s and Rob Renfroe’s publication The Wonder of Christmas available through Abingdon Press. Many thanks are owed them for making this available. The opportunity to share their work is a delight. The Wonder of a Name given on Sunday, December 4, 2016:Week 2 of Advent series
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The advent series this year is based on Ed Robb’s and Rob Renfroe’s publication The Wonder of Christmas available through Abingdon Press. Many thanks are owed them for making this available. The opportunity to share their work is a delight. The Wonder of a Star given on Sunday, November 27, 2016: Advent reflection Part
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Sermon for Sunday, November 20, 2016. (No sermon was published for last week as it was a vacation Sunday.) Opening scripture: Philippians 4:1, NLT Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive
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given on Sunday, November 6, 2016 Scripture connection: Psalm 145:1-4 (NLT) 1 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. 2 I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. 3 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. 4 Let
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given on Sunday, October 30, 2016 Scripture connection: using the NLT I Thessalonians 5:14-17 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try
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Love God, love life, love one another.
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